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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-6
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-29
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-58
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-88
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Summary of content (508 pages)

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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Records . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, AVALANCHE, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑10. J. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Dome Lamp Override. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑39. K. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Tailgate To cancel a remote start: If available, these switches are on the front doors. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the ignition on and then back off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: The power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. To adjust the seat: Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. For more information, see: . Windows on page 2‑23. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Manual Lumbar . On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: To recline a manual seatback: .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑29 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Heated Seats Front Seats I : Press to heat the seatback only. J: Heated and Ventilated Seats Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Power Foldaway Mirrors Exterior Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce the glare of lights from behind the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. 1-15 Windshield Wiper/Washer ; : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Outside Air F. C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls G.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Transmission Range Selection Mode A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls H. Display I. Power Button B. Fan Control J. Rear Window Defogger C. AUTO K. Air Conditioning D. Defrost L. E. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4. F. Outside Air G.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑41. Automatic Transfer Case 2 m : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑91 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑91. 1-19 Vehicle Features Radio(s) See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑43 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑48.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief 4: Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See Satellite Radio on page 7‑8. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a USB port located in the center console.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Controls + e − e : Press to increase or decrease volume. Cruise Control c x : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. See the navigation system manual for more information. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Driver Information Center (DIC) See Cruise Control on page 9‑56.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief U: Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑44 for more information. V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console. The vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder door. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 . . Black plate (26,1) In Brief To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑40. Press and release 5 again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) In Brief On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. Driving for Better Fuel Economy . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-28 Black plate (28,1) In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information. Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) In Brief How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 1-30 Black plate (30,1) In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a b g / c x Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information. Keys Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors, including the tailgate. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑44. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights may turn on. See “APPROACH LIGHTING” under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑44. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft‐deterrent system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver. . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on. Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Door Locks .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Midgate® that brings in outside air. This will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4. { WARNING Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Storage { WARNING The following are the main components of the Midgate system: If the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the Midgate® storage pocket.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass-catch release button (C) and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle(s) (B) located at the top of the rear glass. 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles (B) to assist you in removing the rear glass. 2-11 5.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G). 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame. 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket. To lower the Midgate: 1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket 2-15 Raising the Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back, do so using the instructions given previously.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Tailgate { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. Convex Mirrors 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. . Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls on the driver door. Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Park Tilt Mirrors The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑60 for more information. If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express‐down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express‐down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof 2-25 The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑34. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 2-26 Black plate (26,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B). When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . Safety System Check . . . . . . . . Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Center Seat Front Seats If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑29 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. To activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright position: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Front Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9. If available, the buttons are on the front doors. H (Cooled Seat): Press to cool the seat. I (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the seatback only.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. See Midgate® on page 2‑9 for more information on operation of the midgate. To fold the seatback: 1. Push the rear seat headrests all the way down. 2. Pull the loop in the crease where the seatback and seat cushion meet to release the seat cushion. Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. { WARNING If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? or the instrument panel... A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. 3-17 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. { WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3‑25 for more information. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑16. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints Lap Belt To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat. This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑21. The vehicle may have a center seating position.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object does not deform. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints . . . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended. 5.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑15.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑35. If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 13‑3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations See Rear Seats on page 3‑11. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints 2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 3. Tighten the top tether. 4. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑51. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑49. In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑51 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 6.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . Top-Box Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 Luggage/Load Locations Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Top-Box Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, cupholders are located between the bucket seats. Luggage/Load Locations Cargo Area Press the button and lift the console cover to open. All-Weather Cargo Area The back of the console has a cupholder that folds down for the rear seat passenger to use. There are top-box storage units on both sides of the rear cargo area.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage E. Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side F. 4-3 Top Drain Grates – Removal and Cleaning Rear drains G. Cargo floor H. Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water can collect the following areas: A. Top drain grates B.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage Side Rail Channels To remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover Panels on page 4‑6 for more information. To replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water. 2. Do not force the grate.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Storage Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the base of the Midgate. 4-5 Cargo Area Floor Drains After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water. First remove the drain grate: 1. Lower the Midgate. See Midgate® on page 2‑9 for more information. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-6 Black plate (6,1) Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, the cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle. { WARNING Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If a panel is removed, always store it in the proper storage location.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Storage 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside. Remove as many cargo panels as needed. 4-7 Cargo Panel Storage System 4. To remove cargo panel 1, unlock the two rear latches, lift the cover slightly and pull rearward. After each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system. 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-8 Black plate (8,1) Storage To store the panels: 1. Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area. Before storing the cargo panels, make sure that the latches on the cargo panels are in the locked position. The latches are locked when they are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Storage 3. Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). 4. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap. 4-9 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-10 Black plate (10,1) Storage Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment. See Top-Box Storage on page 4‑2 for more information. To reinstall a cargo panel: 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the unlocked position.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Storage Then lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align with the striker assembly (B). 3. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in place before the passenger side latch can be locked. If this procedure is not followed exactly, the cargo cover panels might not correctly lock in place. Push the driver side latch toward the front of the vehicle to lock the cover in position. A click sounds when each latch locks.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-12 Black plate (12,1) Storage Folding and Storage of Straps 2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown. Fold the straps for storing inside the top-box storage compartment: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, forming a package.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Storage Roof Rack System { WARNING 4. Take the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box storage compartment. If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 4-14 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. . . Black plate (14,1) If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywood to the siderail supports. Tie the load and secure it to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls To select preset or favorite radio stations: Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a Navigation System): Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. 1. Press and hold w or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. CD/DVD 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (Vehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or c x to select the next or previous track within the selected category. 2. Press and hold w or c x to move quickly through the tracks. 3. Press and release ¨ to move up one track within the selected category.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ to quickly move forward through the tracks. Release to stop on the desired track. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Windshield Wiper/Washer 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate variance zone is displayed. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console. The vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder door. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays For vehicles with an ashtray it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Odometer Fuel Gauge The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑39 for more information. 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑38 and Engine Oil on page 10‑8 for more information. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery for improved fuel economy and battery life. The gauge may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading, this is normal.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑41 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Charging System Light { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs The vehicle may not pass inspection if: Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). . The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds, there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑28 for more information. Metric { WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑21. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light 5-23 The light flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑41 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The Driver Information Center also displays a “FUEL LEVEL LOW” message. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑39 for more information. When fuel is added this light and message should go off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. High-Beam On Light Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑3 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the tachometer in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected. T (Vehicle Information): Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc. Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls To stop the timer, press the set/reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed. miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. An Active Fuel Management indicator will display on the right side of the DIC, while INST ECON displays on the left side.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑38. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls To adjust this setting, see “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑79 for more information. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected. Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑79 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice. Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for the trip odometer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5‑6 for more information. Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See Compass on page 5‑6 for more information. Oil Life To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset) or the trip odometer reset stem. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑3 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5‑12 and Fuel on page 9‑65 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the fuel cap is not tightened properly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑58 for more information. See your dealer for service.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time. . The message also displays if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑21. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑59 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls TRAILER CONNECTED Washer Fluid Messages On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message clears itself after several seconds. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. After this message clears, the TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in the DIC.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors, including the tailgate, will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. OFF: There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and tailgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is open, this feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature. It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy exit feature. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals” in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and “EASY EXIT RECALL” earlier for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the DIC display.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Universal Remote System Programming Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls To program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 3. Immediately return to the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Black plate (56,1) Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. . A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up, +, or On. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) . If you wrote “Left,” press the left button (A) in the vehicle. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Universal Home Remote device: Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or remains on until the headlamp delay ends (if enabled in the DIC).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. . The transmission is not in Park. . The light sensor determines it is daytime.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system is only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑46 and Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑41. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6-7 Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning the knob to the farthest clockwise position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E button is in the out position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Introduction Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 7-3 System on page 7‑34 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ Midrange/Treble) If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, press the softkey positioned under the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than 2 seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 . Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Surround (Centerpoint®) — Select this setting to enable Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint signal processing produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital audio source. Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings. (Not available for AM or FM.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 7-7 stations. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Station Press to manually tune to a radio station in descending order.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the 6 softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the FAV button. Press the FAV button to go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, stations. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles with XM, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current XM channel. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Finding a Channel BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey located under the Add or Remove tab. To restore all removed categories, press the softkey under the Restore All tab. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Storing XM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehicle is parked; see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system (if equipped) may be affected if the sunroof is open. Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Inserting a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Ejecting a CD Z EJECT: Press and release to eject the disc.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold, or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Black plate (16,1) Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release s REV to resume playing. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Infotainment System The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. To exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a disc is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the disc does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Z CD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. The CD ejects from the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds the disc automatically pulls back into the player.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑29 or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑34 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System The CD player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressd audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CAT (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD player supports: . Up to 255 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 40 sessions. . Playlists with an .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below the c T tab to go to the first track in the next folder. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Inserting a Disc The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑34 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑44 for more information. Insert a disc partway into the top slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc should begin playing.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑29 or “Audio/ Video (A/V) Jacks” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑34 for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the Play or Pause tab displayed on the radio, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward arrow is showing on the display, the system is in pause mode. If the Pause tab is showing on the display, the system is in playback mode. If the DVD screen is off, press the play button to turn the screen on.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc. The video screen shows the audio stream changing. The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System Player Error: This message displays if there are disc load or disc eject problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play. . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. . The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There was a problem while burning the disc. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “No Input Device Found” displays. DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . FAT16 . FAT32 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files: To use the softkeys: 1. Press the softkey below 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 3. Press f to select the desired menu. Repeat Functionality 4. Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless headphones, and a remote control.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. Volume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to Rear Seat Audio (RSA) selections.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video Screen” later in this section for more information. Remote Control control does not seem to be working, the batteries might need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Infotainment System n, q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. z (Display Menu): Press this button to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System e (Audio): Press this button to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. { (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones. The remote and/or the headphones are lost.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the previous or to the next station or channels and stay there.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Store.” 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands‐Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory, if equipped. To delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Making a Call Using the “Digit Dial” Command Calls can be made using the following commands.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “Re‐dial” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Call Waiting Three‐Way Calling Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . . Black plate (52,1) To mute a call, press then say “Mute call.” b g, and To cancel mute, press b then say “Un‐mute call.” g, and Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Outside Air F. C.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side or the passenger side of the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. : (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Air from outside the vehicle is circulated throughout the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “Recirculation” later in this section. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature. The driver side temperature display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum cooling setting.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 8-10 Black plate (10,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down to adjust the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to adjust the amount of airflow from the louvers. Operation Tips .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Off-Road Driving . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-67 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 Towing General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Drunk Driving { WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑21. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies Power Steering There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You might not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading . . . . . . Black plate (8,1) Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully inflated. Be sure to read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properly attached.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible. There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it properly. Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed. At higher speeds: Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? . Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating Consider this as you approach a hill: . . . Black plate (12,1) . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? . Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. . { WARNING . Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Things not to do when driving down a hill: . . When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 . . Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it — a rock, a rut, etc. — and roll over. this is to “walk the course” first, so you know what the surface is like before driving it. Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And, if the vehicle does get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause it to slide out of control. { WARNING Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. { WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle's traction system in the Index.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. The recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle can be used if the vehicle is stuck off-road and needs to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑49 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑56.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) C.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. WARNING (Continued) . . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Notice : Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating Starting and Operating . New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 miles). Do not make full-throttle starts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away. Ignition Positions Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving, make only small adjustments. A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to neutral, firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) . Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and sunroof continue to work up to 10 minutes until any door is opened.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 10‑86 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. The electronic shift position indicator displays when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). There are several different positions for the shift lever. See “Range Selection Mode” under Manual Mode on page 9‑41.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9‑22.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic® automatic transmission's gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. M (Manual Mode): This position lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating When in M (Manual Mode) a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number displayed in the gear indicator is the highest gear that can be used. However, the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode. See “Tow/Haul Mode” listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9‑41 for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle has StabiliTrak®. Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52. Front Axle The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to engage or disengage is normal. Automatic Transfer Case Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. The vehicle has StabiliTrak.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km/h (45 mph). Extended high-speed operation in 4L may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain. To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission in N (Neutral).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating 9-47 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second. the transfer case. To help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position (Two-Wheel Drive High, Four-Wheel Drive High, or AUTO). After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out. 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak®. For information on StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52. You can choose among three driving settings: Indicator lights in the switch show you which setting you are in.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Drive High position. This can be done at any speed.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Parking Brake Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Continuous Damping Control (CDC) This vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called Autoride®. With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. Autoride is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/dive, and steering position of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the I button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . To increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RES button.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the wheel. . Black plate (58,1) [ on the steering To turn off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing the I button or if the ignition is turned off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 . . Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice. Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen; this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather. The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted. A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the last drive cycle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the key is in the ON/RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the inside rearview mirror.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-62 Black plate (62,1) Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display. The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system. The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen. To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3. Press the MENU hard key to enter the configure menu options, then press the MENU hard key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-64 Black plate (64,1) Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until the conditions return to normal. Pressing and holding z when the left indicator light is flashing will turn off the video display along with the left indicator light. 9-65 Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-66 Black plate (66,1) Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Driving and Operating Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by the auto companies.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-68 Black plate (68,1) Driving and Operating We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-70 Black plate (70,1) Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . . . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Do not smoke while pumping fuel. Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-72 . . Black plate (72,1) Driving and Operating Then, during the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/ or hilly conditions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work. During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-74 Black plate (74,1) Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing 3. Shift into a gear. Do not tow a trailer during break‐in. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 9‑29 for more information. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-76 Black plate (76,1) Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle 9-77 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR * 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 1500 Series 2WD 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 3.42 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 1500 Series 4WD 5.3L V8 3.08 2 223 kg (4,900 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 449 kg (5,400 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-78 Black plate (78,1) Driving and Operating page 9‑23 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Driving and Operating vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue. If using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Weight of the Trailering Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-80 Black plate (80,1) Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring Harness Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Driving and Operating . Brown: Taillamps . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center. If charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press the tow/haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-82 Driving and Operating This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑42 for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Driving and Operating The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle’s brake, anti‐lock brake and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle’s anti‐lock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This does not imply that the trailer has the StabiliTrak system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-84 Black plate (84,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. . Pressing a Trailer Gain button – If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Driving and Operating TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Press and hold a gain button to cause the Trailer Gain to continuously adjust.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-86 Black plate (86,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Trailer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change. Setting the Trailer Gain properly is needed for the best trailer stopping performance. A trailer that is over-gained may result in locked trailer brakes. A trailer that is under-gained may result in not enough trailer braking.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Driving and Operating 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trailer wheel lock-up is noticed at any time while towing Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT through the DIC, trailer connection and ITBC system status is displayed in the DIC.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 9-88 Black plate (88,1) Driving and Operating SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM – This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the ITBC system. If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is problem with the ITBC system. Take the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the ITBC system diagnosed and repaired.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-2 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-68 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories and Modifications Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) . Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 10-5 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. F. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑18. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑13. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑86. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. D. Battery on page 10‑30. H.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . . Black plate (8,1) Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section. Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. Notice: Do not add too much oil.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos‐approved engine oil. Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. See “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If a small leak is suspected, then use the following checking procedures to check the fluid level.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission fluid temperature is reached.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care 10-15 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter { WARNING 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6. Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING 5.3 L V8 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑24 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 10-25 Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location. 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always use the proper fluid. The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . Black plate (28,1) The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Notice . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Battery WARNING (Continued) Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for battery location. { DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 10-31 When to Change Lubricant What to Use Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. What to Use Rear Axle Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 10-33 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is required.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑3. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light‐colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. . Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. . Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it. . Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 7.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑39. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2‑16 for more information. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly. Turn the bulb socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks. 7.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Electrical System Overload If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Equipped) 32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 33 Black plate (44,1) Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) 34 Sunroof 35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System Fuses Usage 36 Windshield Wiper 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 39 Fuses Usage 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Use
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage 55 Climate Controls (Ignition) 56 Engine Control Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) J-Case Fuses J-Case Fuses Usage 63 Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Electric Running Boards 66 Heated Windshield Washer System 67 Transfer Case 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) Usage 57 Cooling Fan 1 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 59 Heavy Duty Antilock Brake Syst
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 15 Body Control Module (BCM) 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 16 Accessory Power Outlets 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) 11 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) 12 Stoplamps, Center High‐ Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 17 Interior Lamps 18 Po
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has low‐profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire (A) Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Occupant Distribution : Designated seating positions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑63. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care . Unusual wear. vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. . Poor handling. When to Check . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. Check the tires once a month or more.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada displays, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26 and Tire Messages on page 5‑41. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62, Tire Rotation on page 10‑62, and Tires on page 10‑49. Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on. TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Vehicle Care 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . . . Black plate (62,1) The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑59. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Inspection on page 10‑62 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑62 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. This vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires (those originally installed on the vehicle).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels { WARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { WARNING If the vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C) counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger side top-box storage unit. A.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care To remove the tools, do the following: To access the spare tire: 1. Open the top door on the passenger side top-box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if it is locked. See Top-Box Storage on page 4‑2 for more information. 10-73 I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (J). 2.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. When the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin. 8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Jack Handle D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑70 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out. 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position 10-77 { WARNING { WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare Tire Lock 10-81 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. Tire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench 2. Tilt the tire. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer from the guide pin.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and is centered in the wheel opening. 6.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care To store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top‐box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.” 3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover wing nuts. Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10‑72. 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm (6 in) of cable is exposed. 6.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { WARNING 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING The remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). After towing, see “Shifting Out of Neutral” under “Four-Wheel Drive” for the proper procedure to take the vehicle out of the Neutral position.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the rear: 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). 7.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (101,1) Vehicle Care Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . . . Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-102 Black plate (102,1) Vehicle Care 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (103,1) Vehicle Care Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Air fresheners contain solvents that may cause damage to plastics and painted surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using air fresheners in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 10-104 Black plate (104,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4. At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. An Emission Control Service. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 1 000 km/ 600 miles.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 Service and Maintenance . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. . . Black plate (4,1) Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints are maintenance‐free.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance Once a Month . Tire inflation pressures check. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56. . Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62. . Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 2‑25. . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Underbody flushing service. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 . Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 25877402 — Wiper Blades Front – 55.0 cm (21.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron) (LMG) Engine 0 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum) (LC9) 3 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑6 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) United States and Canada To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Costa Rica All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter.com Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and maintenance records. . Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide. . Exclusive privileges and offers. .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Coverage Services Provided Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Customer Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles . Black plate (10,1) . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. . Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Insuring The Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor.
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 13-20 Black plate (20,1) Customer Information 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-36 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-88 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-35 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Brake Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-88 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . .3-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-66 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-67 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-19 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-42 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-44 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-60 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-22 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-6 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-18 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX V W Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .