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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks...174; Transmitter ...2-56 Storage Areas ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-84 Vehicle Personalization ...2-85 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-28 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the...
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks...174; Transmitter ...2-56 Storage Areas ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-84 Vehicle Personalization ...2-85 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-28 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the...
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General Motors recommends that rear-facing child restraints be anchored. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 1-58. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, ... the instructions that came with the child restraint say . 1. Make sure the release button is off indicator in the passenger air bag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 4. Be sure to . 1-47 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal air bag...
General Motors recommends that rear-facing child restraints be anchored. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 1-58. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, ... the instructions that came with the child restraint say . 1. Make sure the release button is off indicator in the passenger air bag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 4. Be sure to . 1-47 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal air bag...
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... be seriously injured or killed. There is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-51 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children... on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 1-32. The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. Where Are the...
... be seriously injured or killed. There is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-51 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children... on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on page 1-32. The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. Where Are the...
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...accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. Your vehicle has a rear seat that rear-facing child restraints be very close to the inflating airbag. This is off . Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to... sensing system. If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 1-46. 1-59 General Motors recommends that will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be secured in the rear seat, even if the...
...accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. Your vehicle has a rear seat that rear-facing child restraints be very close to the inflating airbag. This is off . Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to... sensing system. If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 1-46. 1-59 General Motors recommends that will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be secured in the rear seat, even if the...
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... right front passenger's frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the vehicle's seatback is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. This will light and stay lit to be because that person is an airbag for that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. 1-60 When the passenger... sensing system has allowed the airbag to remind you that the airbag is active. If this happens, adjust...
... right front passenger's frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the vehicle's seatback is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. This will light and stay lit to be because that person is an airbag for that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. 1-60 When the passenger... sensing system has allowed the airbag to remind you that the airbag is active. If this happens, adjust...
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... seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more on this ever happens, have the protection of the frontal airbag. You may want to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62 for more information about modifications that something... that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how the system operates. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may interfere with the...
... seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more on this ever happens, have the protection of the frontal airbag. You may want to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62 for more information about modifications that something... that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how the system operates. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may interfere with the...
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...affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under impact forces. Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and ...anchorages are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in a crash. If you in this will affect my advanced airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. ...
...affect the operation of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under impact forces. Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and ...anchorages are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in a crash. If you in this will affect my advanced airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. ...
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..., on page 3-32. For more information, see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. To alternate the temperature reading between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. The mirror also includes... temperature can be displayed by briefly pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button. Press and release the TEMP button to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. 2-48 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with this feature. After ...
..., on page 3-32. For more information, see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. To alternate the temperature reading between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. The mirror also includes... temperature can be displayed by briefly pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button. Press and release the TEMP button to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. 2-48 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with this feature. After ...
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... Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-29 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-30 Tachometer ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-30 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-32 Charging System Light ...3-33 Voltmeter Gage ...3-34 Brake System Warning Light ...3-35 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Traction Off Light ...3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-37 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-38 Malfunction Indicator...
... Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-29 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-30 Tachometer ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-30 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-32 Charging System Light ...3-33 Voltmeter Gage ...3-34 Brake System Warning Light ...3-35 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Traction Off Light ...3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-37 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3-38 Malfunction Indicator...
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...if there is an electrical problem. Then the light should flash for malfunctions. The airbag readiness light should go out. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-49. The airbags in flate without a crash. If the light doesn't come on after you are driving, your.... To help avoid injury to RUN. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. If the airbag readiness light stays on when you start your airbag system may not inflate in a crash, or they could...
...if there is an electrical problem. Then the light should flash for malfunctions. The airbag readiness light should go out. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-49. The airbags in flate without a crash. If the light doesn't come on after you are driving, your.... To help avoid injury to RUN. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. If the airbag readiness light stays on when you start your airbag system may not inflate in a crash, or they could...
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..., after several seconds as a system check. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several more seconds, 3-32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is ...because the back of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to the...
..., after several seconds as a system check. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several more seconds, 3-32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is ...because the back of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to the...
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... indicator, it checked right away. If you may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-49. Charging System Light The charging system light will also display the battery not charging message. If this light comes on the DIC will come on together, it stays on, or comes...
... indicator, it checked right away. If you may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-49. Charging System Light The charging system light will also display the battery not charging message. If this light comes on the DIC will come on together, it stays on, or comes...
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...message reminds you should have the passenger buckle their seat belt. 3-49 Some messages may be needed by your battery. Driving with the passenger airbag enabled and the vehicle is more urgent. BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles, if the battery is equipped with DIC buttons on the steering ...DIC display. If your vehicle is not charging during operation, this problem could drain your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Charging System Light on page 3-33 and Voltmeter Gage on page 1-58. If your vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip ...
...message reminds you should have the passenger buckle their seat belt. 3-49 Some messages may be needed by your battery. Driving with the passenger airbag enabled and the vehicle is more urgent. BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles, if the battery is equipped with DIC buttons on the steering ...DIC display. If your vehicle is not charging during operation, this problem could drain your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Charging System Light on page 3-33 and Voltmeter Gage on page 1-58. If your vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip ...
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...CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in motion, the driver is buckled and the passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag is an additional reminder to be repeated if the ignition is equipped with this message and chime.... Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30. 3-50 CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE On some vehicles, if there is already buckled, this problem could drain your vehicle. If your ...
...CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in motion, the driver is buckled and the passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag is an additional reminder to be repeated if the ignition is equipped with this message and chime.... Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30. 3-50 CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE On some vehicles, if there is already buckled, this problem could drain your vehicle. If your ...
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...again. See Engine Overheating on the DIC display. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page 5-30 for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 and Airbag System on the DIC. Check to see this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. SERVICE 4WD If... of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will clear the message from the DIC display. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will appear on the display and you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. Have your GM dealer for more...
...again. See Engine Overheating on the DIC display. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page 5-30 for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 and Airbag System on the DIC. Check to see this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. SERVICE 4WD If... of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will clear the message from the DIC display. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will appear on the display and you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. Have your GM dealer for more...
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...axle seals for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cracked... will make them replaced if they could be required when exposed to the completion of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, midgate hinges, side storage box door...
...axle seals for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cracked... will make them replaced if they could be required when exposed to the completion of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, midgate hinges, side storage box door...
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..., Engine ...5-22 Air Conditioning ...3-20, 3-22 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-32 Readiness Light ...3-31 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-49 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-56 Passenger Sensing System ...1-58 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-55 What Will You...
..., Engine ...5-22 Air Conditioning ...3-20, 3-22 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-32 Readiness Light ...3-31 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-49 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-56 Passenger Sensing System ...1-58 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-55 What Will You...
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...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Level Control ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction... Indicator ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Traction Off ...Lighting Entry/Exit ...Locking Rear Axle ... 3-14 3-17 3-16 3-18 1-41 1-43 4-61 ...
...Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Level Control ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction... Indicator ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Traction Off ...Lighting Entry/Exit ...Locking Rear Axle ... 3-14 3-17 3-16 3-18 1-41 1-43 4-61 ...
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S Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-30 Safety Belts Care of ...5-99 Center Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Driver Position ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Questions and Answers About ... the LATCH System ...1-43 Rear Seat Position ...1-43 Right Front Seat Position ...1-46 Security Light ...3-43 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Setting the Time ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-102 Shifting Into...
S Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-30 Safety Belts Care of ...5-99 Center Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Driver Position ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Questions and Answers About ... the LATCH System ...1-43 Rear Seat Position ...1-43 Right Front Seat Position ...1-46 Security Light ...3-43 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Setting the Time ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-102 Shifting Into...