Chevrolet 2010 Avalanche Manuel d'utilisateur

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimp

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to,

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41{WARNINGTo reduce the risk of neck andhead injury during a crash, in

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and Restraints(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43endangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsA label on your sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat i

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Depending on where you place thechild restraint and the size of thec

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and RestraintsLower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal barsbuilt into the vehicle.

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47Lower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsRear Seati (Top Tether An

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and RestraintsSecuring a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a L

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49Do not fold the empty rear seatwith a safety belt buckled. Thiscould

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restr

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-512.1. Find the lower anchors forthe desired seatingposition.2.2. Put

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and RestraintsIn Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints have

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-535. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull thesho

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-54 Seats and RestraintsSecuring Child Restraints(Right Front SeatPosition)This vehicle has

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-55secured using a safety belt and ituses a top tether, see LowerAnchor

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-56 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull thesho

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cup

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-2 StorageCenter Console StorageFor vehicles with a consolecompartment, cupholders arelocated

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-3Even when all of these things areworking properly and the coversystem is on, there

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefMidgate®This vehicle is equipped with aMidgate and a removable rear glasspanel. Th

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-4 StorageTo remove each drain grate, do thefollowing:1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Co

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-5Midgate Drain Grate Removaland CleaningThe removable Midgate drain grateis located

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-6 StorageAdditional StorageFeaturesCargo Cover PanelsFor vehicles with a three-piececargo co

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-73. Remove cargo panel 2 in thesame way and set it aside.Remove as many cargo panels

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-8 StorageUse the following instructions forthe proper storage sequenceand location for each

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-94. Tighten all straps by pulling onthe free end of each strap.5. Close both cross l

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-10 StorageTo reinstall a cargo panel:1. Starting with cargo panel 1,place the latches in th

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-113. The driver side cargo coverpanel latch must lock in placebefore the passenger

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-12 Storage2. Fold the four primary strap endstoward the center as shown.3. Take the short s

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-13Cargo Tie-DownsThe vehicle has cargo tie downs,located in the rear cargo area.The

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Seat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust the seat:1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.2

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20124-14 StorageTo prevent damage or loss of cargowhen driving, check to make surecrossrails and

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsVehicle PersonalizationVehicle Personalization(With DIC Buttons) .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3Steering Wheel ControlsIf equipped, some audio controlscan be adju

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and ControlsNavigating an iPod or USB Deviceon the Main Audio Screen(Vehicles

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5While listening to a CD/DVD, pressand hold¨ to quickly move forwar

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsCompassThe vehicle may have a compass inthe Driver Information Cen

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-74. Press the trip/fuel buttonuntil the vehicle heading, forexample

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and Controls3. Press the set/reset button tostart the compass calibration.Or,

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electri

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefPower LumbarTo adjust the power lumbar support,if equipped:.On vehicles with two-w

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsWarning Lights,Gauges, andIndicatorsWarning lights and gauges ca

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11Instrument ClusterEnglish Shown, Metric Similar

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in eith

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13When the fuel tank is low, the FUELLEVEL LOW message appears int

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsCenter (DIC). See Engine OilMessages on page 5‑38 and EngineOil

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15See Engine Overheating onpage 10‑22.Voltmeter GaugeWhen the engi

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and ControlsIf the driver safety belt is buckled,neither the light nor the c

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17If there is a problem with the airbagsystem, a Driver Informatio

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsIf, after several seconds, both statusindicator lights remain on

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19MalfunctionIndicator LampA computer system called OBD II(On-Boar

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully withoutapply

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsThis light comes on during amalfunction in one of two ways:Light

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21Emissions Inspection andMaintenance ProgramsSome local governmen

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsMetric EnglishThis light comes on briefly when theignition key i

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23Tow/Haul Mode LightFor vehicles with the Tow/HaulMode feature, t

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsIf the light comes on and stays onwhile driving, and a messagedi

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25This light comes on briefly whilestarting the engine. If it does

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsHigh-Beam On LightThis light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamp

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27Operation and DisplaysThe DIC has different displayswhich can be

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsTrip/Fuel Menu Items(with DIC Buttons)3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to sc

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29For example, if driving in traffic andmaking frequent stops, thi

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefStoring Memory PositionsTo save into memory:1. Adjust the driver seat andseatbac

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsInstantaneous Economy andActive Fuel Management™IndicatorIf your

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31UnitsPress the vehicle information buttonuntil UNITS displays. T

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsCompass RecalibrationThis display allows for calibratingthe comp

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-332. While in the ODOMETERdisplay, press and hold thetrip odometer

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsThe trip odometer will display thenumber of kilometers (km) ormi

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35Oil LifeTo access this display, the vehiclemust be in P (Park).

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsBattery Voltage andCharging MessagesBATTERY LOW STARTVEHICLEWhen

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37As soon as it is safe to do so,carefully pull your vehicle over

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsIf this message continues to appear,have the system repaired by

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-39OIL PRESSURE LOW STOPENGINENotice: If you drive the vehiclewhile

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11Heated and VentilatedSeatsHeated and Cooled Seat ButtonsShown, Heated Seat Butto

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-40 Instruments and ControlsKey and Lock MessagesREPLACE BATTERY INREMOTE KEYThis message di

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-41SERVICE SUSPENSIONSYSTEMIf your vehicle has the Autoride®suspens

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-42 Instruments and Controls.The message could display if thestability system takes longerth

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-43TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIREOn vehicles with the Tire PressureMonito

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-44 Instruments and ControlsVehicle ReminderMessagesCHECK TRAILER WIRINGOn vehicles with the

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-45VehiclePersonalizationVehicle Personalization(With DIC Buttons)Y

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-46 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilthe DISPLAY LANGUAGE screena

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-47DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driverdoor will unlock when the vehicle

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-48 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilREMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appearson

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-49once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press thecusto

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefPassenger SensingSystemThe passenger sensing system,if equipped, turns off the f

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-50 Instruments and ControlsLOUD: The chime volume will beset to a loud level.NO CHANGE: No

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-51BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): Ifthe features are enabled throu

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-52 Instruments and ControlsNO CHANGE: No change will bemade to this feature. The currentset

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-53Exiting the FeatureSettings MenuThe feature settings menu will b

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-54 Instruments and Controlsvehicle is sold or the lease ends.See “Erasing Universal HomeRem

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-55To program another Rolling Codedevice such as an additional gara

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-56 Instruments and ControlsExample of Eight Dip Switcheswith Two PositionsExample of Eight

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-57A. Left Button (Up, +, or On)B. Middle Button (Middle, 0,or Neut

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20125-58 Instruments and ControlsUniversal Remote SystemOperationPress and hold the appropriatebu

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Power Foldaway MirrorsTo fold the mirrors:1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors outto

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingIt controls the following systems:.Headlamps.Taillamps.Parking Lamps.License Plate

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Exterior Lamps OffReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chimesounds when the headl

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingTo turn off the DRL lamps, turn theexterior lamps control to the OFFposition and t

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5Hazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flashers):Press this button located on to

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingFog LampsIf your vehicle has fog lamps youcan use them for better vision infoggy o

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7Interior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlD (Instrument PanelBrightness

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20126-8 LightingLighting FeaturesEntry/Exit LightingThe vehicle has an illuminatedentry/exit featu

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followin

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3OperationRadio with CD (MP3) Shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) Similar

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Gene

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefPress the bottom of the control tomove the pedals closer to yourbody. Press the

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)The vehicle has one of these radiosas

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5Press to display additional textinformation related to the currentFM-RD

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemSetting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange,or

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7.Surround (Centerpoint®) —Select this setting to enableBose Centerpoint

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment SystemRadioAM-FM RadioRadio Data System (RDS)For radios with the Radio DataSy

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9Each page of favorites can containany combination of AM, FM, or XM,if e

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment SystemFinding a ChannelBAND: Press to switch betweenAM, FM, or XM™, if equi

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-114. Press the softkey located underthe Add or Remove tab.To restore al

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment SystemNo XM Signal: The system isfunctioning correctly, but the vehicleis i

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13XM Not Available: If this messagedoes not clear within a short period

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15control to the off position again toturn the automatic headlamps orDRL back on.F

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemAudio PlayersCD PlayerCare of the CD PlayerDo not add any label to a

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15Playing a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned off,with a CD in the p

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemRDM (Random): Press to listen totracks in random, rather thansequenti

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17Tracks are played in the followingorder:.Play begins from the first t

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment System¨ SEEK: Press to go to the nexttrack. Press and hold or pressmultiple

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19The album name displays on thesecond line between the arrowsand songs

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemStore CD-Rs or CD-RWs in theiroriginal cases or other protectivecases

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21Ejecting a DiscZ CD (Eject): Press and releaseto eject the disc that

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemIf a front auxiliary device isconnected, the DVD/CD AUX buttoncycles

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23The CD player reads bothuncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files on a mix

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefClimate ControlsThe heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehi

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemTracks are played in the followingorder:.Play begins from the first t

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25\ FWD (Fast Forward): Pressand hold to advance playbackquickly.S c (P

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemUsing the DVD PlayerThe DVD player can be controlledby the buttons on

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27If a front auxiliary device isconnected, the DVD/CD AUXbutton cycles

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemIf the forward arrow is showing onthe display, the system is in pause

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29q Group r : Press to cyclethrough musical groupings on theDVD-A disc.

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment SystemPlayer Error: This messagedisplays if there are disc load ordisc ejec

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-31player. If a portable audio player isnot connected, “No Input DeviceF

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-32 Infotainment System.AAC files stored on an iPod..FAT16.FAT32Connecting a USB StorageDevi

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-33Using Softkeys to Control aUSB Storage Device or iPodThe five softkey

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17A. Driver and PassengerTemperature ControlsB. Fan ControlC. AUTOD. DefrostE. Air

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-34 Infotainment SystemTo select files:1. Press the softkey belowh.2. Turnf to scroll throug

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-35Rear SeatInfotainmentRear Seat Entertainment(RSE) SystemThe vehicle m

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-36 Infotainment SystemHeadphonesA. Battery coverB. Channel 1 or 2 switchC. Power buttonD. V

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-37If the foam ear pads attached to theheadphones become worn ordamaged,

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-38 Infotainment SystemAuxiliary Devices on page 7‑30 formore information about changingthe

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-39The DVD player is capable ofoutputting audio to the wiredheadphone ja

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-40 Infotainment SystemRemote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it atthe transmitter win

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-41n, q , p , o (Menu NavigationArrows): Use the arrow buttons tonavigat

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-42 Infotainment Systeme (Audio): Press this button tochange audio tracks on DVDs thathave t

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-43Tips and Troubleshooting ChartProblem Recommended ActionThere is no p

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-18 In Brief2. Press the plus/minus buttons,located on the steering columnshift lever, to se

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-44 Infotainment SystemTips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)Problem Recommended Actio

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-45Cleaning the RSE OverheadConsoleWhen cleaning the RSE overheadconsole

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-46 Infotainment SystemP (Power): Press this button toturn RSA on and off.Volume: To increas

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-47PhoneBluetoothFor vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the sys

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-48 Infotainment SystemWhen to Speak: A short tonesounds after the system respondsindicating

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-49Pairing a Phone1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Bluetoot

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-50 Infotainment SystemStoring and Deleting PhoneNumbersThe system can store up to30 phone n

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-51To delete all name tags:1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-52 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Re‐dial” Command1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. A

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-53Transferring Audio from theBluetooth System to a Cell PhoneDuring a c

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-194 m : Use the Four-Wheel-DriveHigh position when extra traction isneeded, such a

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20127-54 Infotainment SystemOther InformationThe Bluetooth®word mark andlogos are owned by the Bl

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Movethe thumbwheels up or downto increase or decrease

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3The air conditioning systemremoves moisture from the air, so asmall amount

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsDual Automatic Climate Control SystemThe heating, cooling, and ventilation

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5the vehicle is moving forward unlessit is set to recirculation mode. See“R

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate ControlsWhen AUTO is selected, the airconditioning operation and airinlet will be

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-7The air delivery mode setting will bedisplayed and the AUTO light turnsoff

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20128-8 Climate ControlsOn hot days, open the windows longenough to let hot inside air escape.This

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-9SensorsThe solar sensor, located in thedefrost grille, middle of theinstru

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-20 In Brief© SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Seek or scanstations.4 : Press to switch the displaybetween th

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20128-10 Climate ControlsAir VentsUse the air outlets located in thecenter and on the side of the

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingFuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62Fuel E85 (85% Ethano

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3.Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingControl of a VehicleBraking, steering, and acceleratingare important

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Off-Road RecoveryThe vehicle's right wheels can dropoff the edge

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and Operating.Try to avoid sudden steering,acceleration, or braking,including redu

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7Loading the Vehicle forOff-Road Driving{WARNING.Unsecured cargo on th

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and Operating.Slow down when approachingthe top of the hill..Use headlamps even du

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9.Never try to turn the vehiclearound. If the hill is steepenough to s

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21For more information, refer to:.www.xmradio.com or call1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).www

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingDriving in Mud, Sand, Snow,or IceUse a low gear when driving inmud

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris thathas collected

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driv

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off is

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. S

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15If the Vehicle Is StuckSlowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingRecovery Hooks{WARNINGNever pull on recovery hooksfrom the side. Th

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle We

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingSteps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement “Thec

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19Example 2A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-22 In Briefb / g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and Operatingof your vehicle. This is calledGross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). T

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, or if there is ac

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and OperatingStarting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does n

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23Press the bottom of the control tomove the pedals closer. Press the

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle must be shut off in anemergency:1. Brake using a fir

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25C (ON/RUN): This position canbe used to operate the electricalacces

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle has aComputer-Controlled CrankingSystem. This feature a

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27Notice: The engine is designed towork with the electronics in theve

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)The following vehicle accessoriescan b

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29Leaving the Vehicle With theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangero

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-23Driver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located at thebottom of the ins

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and Operating.Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unless theigni

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Engine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) w

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and Operating{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automat

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33P (Park): This position locks yourrear wheels. It is the best posit

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingN (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thew

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35M (Manual Mode): This positionlets drivers select the range of gear

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingWhen in M (Manual Mode) a numberdisplays next to the M, indicating

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37Grade Braking is only active whilethe Tow/Haul Mode is selected and

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and OperatingAutomatic Transfer CaseThe transfer case knob is located tothe left

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39{WARNINGShifting the transfer case toN (Neutral) can cause the vehi

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body design

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-24 In BriefRear VisionCamera (RVC)If available, the RVC displays aview of the area behind t

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle may have significantengagement noise and bump whenshift

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-415. Shift the transfer case toTwo-Wheel Drive High.6. Turn the trans

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingFour-Wheel Drive(Single Speed AutomaticTransfer Case)If the vehicle

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43AUTO (Automatic Four-WheelDrive): This setting is ideal foruse when

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingBrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock Brake

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45Braking in EmergenciesABS allows the driver to steer andbrake at th

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and OperatingHill Start Assist (HSA)Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a HillStart A

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-47StabiliTrak is on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. Toa

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-48 Driving and OperatingThe traction control part ofStabiliTrak can be turned off bypressin

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49The engine speed management willbe disabled. In this mode, enginepo

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-25Performance andMaintenanceStabiliTrak®SystemThe vehicle has a traction controlsy

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-50 Driving and OperatingContinuous DampingControl (CDC)This vehicle may have a continuousda

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-51Cruise Control{WARNINGCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cann

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-52 Driving and Operating+RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press briefly to make the vehicleresume to

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-53Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlIf the cruise control syste

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-54 Driving and OperatingObject DetectionSystemsUltrasonic Parking AssistIf available, the U

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-55When the system is off, PARKASSIST OFF displays on the DriverInform

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingRear VisionCamera (RVC)If available, the Rear Vision Camera(RVC) sy

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-57Turning the RVC System On or OffTo turn the RVC system on or off:1.

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-58 Driving and OperatingTo turn the symbols on or off:1. Make sure that URPA has notbeen di

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-59A. View displayed by the cameraA. View displayed by the cameraB. Co

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-26 In BriefResetting the Oil Life SystemTo reset the Engine Oil Life Systemon most vehicles

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-60 Driving and OperatingThe fast flash conditions areused to protect the videodevice from h

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-61Recommended FuelUse regular unleaded gasoline witha posted octane r

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-62 Driving and OperatingFuels in ForeignCountriesNever use leaded gasoline or anyother fuel

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-63Some gasolines that arenot reformulated for lowemissions can contai

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-64 Driving and OperatingE85 has less energy per liter(gallon) than gasoline, so you willnee

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-65{WARNINGFuel can spray out on you if youopen the fuel cap too quick

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-66 Driving and OperatingFilling a Portable FuelContainer{WARNINGNever fill a portable fuel

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-67.For information on equipment totow a trailer, see “TowingEquipment

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-68 Driving and OperatingDriving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases m

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-69Backing UpHold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand. Then,

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-27.Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the ti

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-70 Driving and OperatingParking on Hills{WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hill withthe trail

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-71Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2.

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-72 Driving and OperatingTo identify the trailering capacity ofthe vehicle, read the informa

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-73Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR *1500 Series 2WD5.3L

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-74 Driving and OperatingSee Vehicle Load Limits onpage 9‑16 for more informationabout the v

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-75Total Weight on theVehicle's TiresBe sure the vehicle's t

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-76 Driving and OperatingSafety ChainsAlways attach chains between thevehicle and the traile

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-77Electric Brake Control WiringProvisionsThese wiring provisions arei

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-78 Driving and OperatingOperating the vehicle in Tow/Haulwhen lightly loaded or with no tra

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-79WARNING (Continue d)use with trailers with surge, air,or electric‐o

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-28 In Brief2 NOTES

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-80 Driving and OperatingThe Trailer Brake Display Page canbe displayed by performing any of

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-81.There is a fault in the ITBCsystem (a SERVICE TRAILERBRAKE SYSTEM

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-82 Driving and Operating5. Drive the vehicle with the trailerattached on a level road surfa

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-83To determine if the electrical fault ison the vehicle side or trail

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20129-84 Driving and OperatingConversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Ca

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3California PerchlorateMaterials RequirementsCertain types of automotiveapplic

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{WARNINGYou can be injured and theveh

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the handle with this symbolon it. It is located

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview5.3L V8 Engine

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑16.B. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure C

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle CareEngine OilTo ensure proper engineperformance and long life, carefulattention

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatchedarea at the tip of

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareNotice: Failure to use therecommended engine oil orequivalent can result in

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11Used oil can be a threat to theenvironment. If you change yourown oil, be s

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareIf the system is ever resetaccidentally, the oil must bechanged at 5 000 km

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13Automatic TransmissionFluidWhen to Check and ChangeAutomatic Transmission F

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle Care6. Using the TRANS TEMPreading, determine andperform the appropriate checkp

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15Hot Check ProcedureUse this procedure to check thetransmission fluid level

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ig

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle CareConsistency of ReadingsAlways check the fluid level atleast twice using the

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17Replacing the Engine AirCleaner/Filter1. Locate the air cleaner/filterassem

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctwo

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19What to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooli

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle CareChecking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coo

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21{WARNINGSteam and scalding liquids from ahot cooling system can blow outand

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle Care4. With the coolant surge tankpressure cap off, start theengine and let it

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23Notice: Engine damage fromrunning the engine withoutcoolant is not covered

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle CareIf No Steam Is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentThe ENGINE OVERHEATEDSTOP E

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25Notice: After driving in theoverheated engine protectionoperating mode, to

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3.Check the transmitter's battery.See “Battery Replacement” la

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareWhat to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids an

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27BrakesThis vehicle has disc brakes. Discbrake pads have built-in wearindica

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle CareBrake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake fl

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29Checking Brake FluidCheck brake fluid by looking at thebrake fluid reservoi

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle CareBatteryRefer to the replacement numbershown on the original battery labelwh

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31When to Change LubricantRefer to Maintenance Schedule onpage 11‑3 to determ

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareAlso, if a vehicle has just beendriven before checking the fluidlevel, it m

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33Starter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CareIgnition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set,

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsK (Unlock): Press once to unlockonly the driver door. IfK is press

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle CareThe vehicle should:.Be placed so the headlampsare 7.6 m (25 ft) from alight

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37Notice: Do not cover a headlampto improve beam cut-off whenaiming. Covering

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareBulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacementbulbs, see Replacement Bu

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-394. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the taillamp assem

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuit

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41Fuses and CircuitBreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected fr

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle Care

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures s

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareFuses Usage28 Fog Lamps29 Horn30Passenger SideHigh-BeamHeadlamp31Daytime Ru

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45Fuses Usage55Climate Controls(Ignition)56Engine ControlModule, SecondaryFue

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5To replace the battery:1. Separate the transmitter with aflat, thi

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareInstrument Panel FuseBlockThe instrument panel fuse blockaccess door is loc

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47Fuses Usage6Driver Side TurnSignal, Stoplamp7Instrument PanelBack Lighting8

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle CareCenter Instrument Panel FuseBlockThe center instrument panel fuseblock is l

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49Wheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by ale

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareNotice: Low‐profile tires aremore susceptible to damagefrom road hazards or

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51(D) Tire Identificat ion Number(TIN): The letters and numbersfollowing the

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle Care(D) DOT (Department ofTransportation): TheDepartment of Transportation(DOT)

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter ofthe wheel in inches.(F) Service Description: T

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle CareAccessory Weight : Thecombined weight of optionalaccessories. Some examples

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55Load Index : An assignednumber ranging from 1 to 279that corresponds to the

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsIf the vehicle has the remote startfeature, the RKE transmitterfun

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle CareTread: The portion of a tirethat comes into contact withthe road.Treadwear

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-57Overinflated tires, or tires thathave too much air, canresult in:.Unusual w

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle CareTire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) uses radi

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules andwith Industry CanadaStandar

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareThe TPMS can warn about alow tire pressure condition but itdoes not replace

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequ

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle Care9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.10. Set all four tires to therecommended a

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Adjust the front and rear tires tothe recommen ded inflationpressure on the

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle CareInspection on page 10‑62 and TireRotation on page 10‑62 foradditional infor

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-65{WARNINGTires could explode duringimproper service. Attemptingto mount or d

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7The vehicle cannot be remotestarted if the key is in the ignition,

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle CareThe Tire and Loading Informationlabel indicates the originalequipment tires

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67use spare tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 3

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle CareGrades B and A representhigher levels of performance onthe laboratory test

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69Used Replacement Wheels{WARNINGReplacing a wheel with a usedone is dangerou

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile driving, especi

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-71{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack a

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsThe jack and the wheel blocks

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73To remove the tools:1. Open the top door on thepassenger side top-box stora

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle Care3. Assemble the two jack handleextensions (I) and wheelwrench (H), as shown

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-756. Use the wheel wrench hook topull the hoist cable closer toassist in reac

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower Door LocksWith power door locks, the switcheson the front do

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle CareRemoving the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare TireA. JackB. Wheel BlocksC.

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-77Jacking Locations (Overall View)A. Front PositionB. Rear Position{WARNINGGe

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle CareFront PositionFront Tire Flat: If the flat tire ison a front tire of the ve

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-79{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, ca

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle Care{WARNINGWheel nuts that are improperly orincorrectly tightened can causethe

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-81A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve StemPointed Down)B. Hoist AssemblyC. Hoist C

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle Care4. Insert the open end of theextension (F) through the hole inthe rear bump

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-83To store the tools:1. Return the tools to the tool bagand place it back in

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle Care3. Loosen the cable by turning thewrench counterclockwise threeor four turn

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-859. Position the center lift point ofthe jack under the center of thespare t

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9Open the rear doors to access thesecurity locks on the inside edge

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle CareFull-Size Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had afully-inflated spare tire.

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87Notice: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage tothe vehicle tha

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle CareThe remote negative (-) terminalis a stud located on the rightfront of the

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-895. Check that the jumper cablesdo not have loose or missinginsulation. If t

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-90 Vehicle Care11. Try to start the vehicle that hadthe dead battery. If it will notstart

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-91TowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle should

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-92 Vehicle CareDinghy TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive Vehicles andFour-Wheel Drive Vehicles with aSi

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-93{WARNINGShifting a four-wheel-drivevehicle's transfer case intoN (Neut

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-94 Vehicle CareFour-Wheel Drive Vehicles with aTwo Speed AutomaticTransfer CaseUse the fol

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-95Rear Towing(Rear Wheels Off the Ground)Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles andFour-Whe

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsThe following are the maincomponents of the Midgate system:A. La

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-96 Vehicle Care6. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for towing toensure that the fro

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-97Finish CareApplication of aftermarket clearcoatsealant/wax materials is not

Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-98 Vehicle CareWeatherstripsApply silicone grease onweatherstrips to make them lastlonger,

Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-99Body Component LubricationLubricate all key lock cylinders,hood hinges, lif

Black plate (100,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-100 Vehicle CareCleaners may contain solvents thatcan become concentrated in theinterior.

Black plate (101,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1013. Start on the outside edge of thesoil and gently rub toward thecenter.

Black plate (102,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201210-102 Vehicle CareCare of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dye

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceBecause of the way people usevehicles, maintenance needs vary.Ther

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3MaintenanceScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Stop.Chec

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-113. While holding the rear glass inplace, press the glass-catchre

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and Maintenance.Visually inspect windshield wiperblades for wear, cracking,or con

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Norm

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Seve

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9AdditionalMaintenance and CareYour vehicle is an importantinvestme

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and MaintenanceHosesHoses transport fluids and shouldbe regularly inspected to

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Vehicle CareTo help keep the vehicle looking likenew, vehicle ca

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13Usage Fluid/LubricantRear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubrican

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D),located at both top corners of

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified here b

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, r

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-17DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201211-18 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capaciti

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3Engine Specificati onsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap5.3L V8 Fl

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical Data2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-133. Pull the rear glass out from thestorage pocket using the grab

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it app

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your co

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationHowever, we recognize thatdespite the good intentions of allparties i

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)From

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationCustomer Assistance forText Telephone (TTY)Users (U.S. and Canada)To

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7GM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is avai

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationChevrolet and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolim

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer Information.Lock-Out Service: Service tounlock the vehicle if you arelocked ou

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11A rental car will be provided forup to two days and the vehiclemust

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsLowering the Midgate with theRear Glass in PlaceThe Midgate can

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer Information.Food service, beverages,telephone calls, or other extracosts. Acco

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your owne

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer Informationinsurance coverage, credit card,etc. You are responsible for fuelus

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15Limited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts is n

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer Information.Insurance company and policynumber..General description of thedama

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-17Owner InformationOwner publications are writtenspecifically for own

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-18 Customer InformationHowever, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individualproblems between

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-19Vehicle DataRecording andPrivacyThis GM vehicle has a number ofsoph

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201213-20 Customer InformationGM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with th

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEme

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15Lowering the Midgate with theRear Glass in the StoragePocketRear

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush Q to connect to a liveAdvisor to:.Verify account information orupdate contact

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“On

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarConnectionsOnStar Hands-Free Calling allowscalls to be made and received fromthe ve

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5OnStar Mobile AppWith an iPhone®orAndroid™-based mobile device, anOnStar mobile app

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarHow OnStar Service WorksAutomatic Crash Response,Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7TTY UsersOnStar has the ability tocommunicate to the deaf,hard‐of‐hearing, or speec

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStar.In emergency situations, OnStarcan use the last stored GPSlocation to send to emer

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30Jump Starting . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3CleaningExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96Interior Care . . . . . . .

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the veh

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsTailgate{WARNINGIt is extremely dangerous to rideon the tailgate

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXDVDRear Seat EntertainmentSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35DVD/C

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5Front Fog LampLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26Front Seat

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXHeaterEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27Heating and Air Condi

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49LocksAutomatic Door . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXOObject Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40Odometer

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9RRadio FrequencyIdentification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-20Statement . . . . . . . .

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXSafety Belts (cont'd)Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15Repl

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11Storage Areas (cont'd)Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1R

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXTruck-Camper LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Turn and

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; howeve

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsIf you set off the alarm by accident,press unlock on the RKE tra

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19When the PASS-Key III+ systemsenses that someone is using thewro

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-20 Keys, Doors, and WindowsExterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors{WARNINGA convex mirror can make t

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21Folding MirrorsVehicles with outside powerfoldaway mirrors have

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-22 Keys, Doors, and WindowsTurn Signal IndicatorThe vehicle may also have a turnsignal indi

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23O (On/Off): Press to turn thedimming feature on or off.The vehic

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-24 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25Sun VisorsPull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20122-26 Keys, Doors, and WindowsTo automatically vent or close thesunroof, press the vent open o

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsFront SeatsThe front seats have adjustablehead restrain

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3Rear SeatsThe rear seat has adjustableheadrests in the outboard seatin

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsCenter SeatIf equipped, the center frontseatback doubles as an armrest

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Power LumbarTo adjust the power lumbar support,if equipped:.On vehicle

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle i

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo recline a power seatback,if equipped:.Tilt

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsMemory Remote RecallThe memory feature can recall thedriver seat, outs

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9Heated and VentilatedFront Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperature

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Dr

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsRemote Start Heated SeatsWhen it is cold outside, the heatedseats ma

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-113. Fold the seatback forward until itis flat. If necessary, move the

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety be

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13safety belts. That is why wearingsafety belts makes such goodsense.Q

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and Restraints.Wear the shoulder belt over theshoulder and across the chest.These

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-153. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. If you findt

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and RestraintsShoulder Belt Height AdjusterThe vehicle has a shoulder beltheight a

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulderbel

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and Restraints3. Be sure that the belt is nottwisted and it lies flat. Theelastic

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19To remove and store the comfortguide, squeeze the belt edgestogether

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsBuckle, position and release it thesame way as the lap part of alap-

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21Safety Belt CareKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dy

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and RestraintsAirbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23{WARNINGBecause airbags inflate with greatforce and faster than the

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and RestraintsWhere Are the Airbags?The driver frontal airbag is in themiddle of t

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarThe roof-rail airbags for th

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsFrontal airbags may inflate atdifferent crash speeds. Forexample:.If

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27In any particular crash, no one cansay whether an airbag should have

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and RestraintsWhat Will You See afteran Airbag Inflates?After the frontal airbags

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29.Airbags are designed to inflateonly once. After an airbaginflates,

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑10.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSi

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system willturn off the right front passengerf

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontp

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsIf the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33use the following steps to allow thesystem to detect that person and

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsServicing theAirbag-Equipped VehicleAirbags affect how the vehiclesh

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35the passenger airbag(s). SeePassenger Sensing System onpage 3‑29.If

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and RestraintsReplacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37The manufacturer's instructions thatcome with the booster seat

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGNever do this.Never allow two children to wearthe same safet

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39{WARNINGChildren can be seriously injuredor strangled if a shoulder