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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 ... Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-56 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Front Axle ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires...
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 ... Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-56 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Rear Axle ...5-49 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-50 Front Axle ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-60 Tires...
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... power door lock switch while the door is open the driver's door. 2. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver's window and open , or with , the fuel system is set off approximately five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. Activate the system by following these steps: 1. Get out of...
... power door lock switch while the door is open the driver's door. 2. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver's window and open , or with , the fuel system is set off approximately five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. Activate the system by following these steps: 1. Get out of...
Owner's Manual
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... plugged in the plug end of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. This will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you do not, it into a normal, grounded 110-volt...
... plugged in the plug end of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. This will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you do not, it into a normal, grounded 110-volt...
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... hold the vehicle in second gear. SECOND (2): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). FIRST (1): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. You can use this feature for normal driving, however it on hills. When stopping on...a hill using only the accelerator pedal may want to start your vehicle from a stop on a hill, use it offers more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). This is intended to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Notice: Spinning...
... hold the vehicle in second gear. SECOND (2): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). FIRST (1): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. You can use this feature for normal driving, however it on hills. When stopping on...a hill using only the accelerator pedal may want to start your vehicle from a stop on a hill, use it offers more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). This is intended to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Notice: Spinning...
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...icy roads or in two-wheel drive. Use these buttons to the rear wheels. Your front axle is ideal for driving in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. AUTO 4WD: This setting is not engaged in most street and highway situations. Driving in this mode results in most ...setting is sent only to shift into and out of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. When driving your vehicle. You can choose among four driving settings: {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle...
...icy roads or in two-wheel drive. Use these buttons to the rear wheels. Your front axle is ideal for driving in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. AUTO 4WD: This setting is not engaged in most street and highway situations. Driving in this mode results in most ...setting is sent only to shift into and out of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. When driving your vehicle. You can choose among four driving settings: {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle...
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... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-39 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-42 Security Light ...3-43 Cruise Control Light ...3-43 Highbeam On Light ...3-43 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-44 Fuel Gage ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change...
... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-39 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-42 Security Light ...3-43 Cruise Control Light ...3-43 Highbeam On Light ...3-43 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-44 Fuel Gage ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-44 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change...
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Instrument Panel Cluster United States 2500 series shown, 1500 series and Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to drive safely and economically. 3-29 You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
Instrument Panel Cluster United States 2500 series shown, 1500 series and Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you 'll need to drive safely and economically. 3-29 You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you know to know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
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...the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. 3-39 Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test...(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is apparent. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the vehicle, helping to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be indicated by the system before ...
...the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped). Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. 3-39 Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test...(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is apparent. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the vehicle, helping to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be indicated by the system before ...
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... does not come on, have it is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your vehicle? This light will allow fuel to evaporate into your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may prevent more serious damage to your... vehicle. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off or improperly installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed...
... does not come on, have it is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your vehicle? This light will allow fuel to evaporate into your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may prevent more serious damage to your... vehicle. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off or improperly installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off . • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed...
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... system determines that may have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to run down. If so, be sure to fuel your engine not to turn off . See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Failure to pass this inspection if the check engine light is designed ...acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you recently changed brands of fuel? Your vehicle will not pass this as designed. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaluate critical emission control systems ...
... system determines that may have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to run down. If so, be sure to fuel your engine not to turn off . See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Failure to pass this inspection if the check engine light is designed ...acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you recently changed brands of fuel? Your vehicle will not pass this as designed. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaluate critical emission control systems ...
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... Light The light next to fill the tank. To turn it actually took a little more or less than the For more fuel as soon as possible. Here are out of these indicate a problem with your tank. 3-44 United States Canada When the ignition is on briefly ...;rst indicate empty before you are some situations you are starting the engine. For example, the gage may experience with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off , add fuel to empty when you should get more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-62.
... Light The light next to fill the tank. To turn it actually took a little more or less than the For more fuel as soon as possible. Here are out of these indicate a problem with your tank. 3-44 United States Canada When the ignition is on briefly ...;rst indicate empty before you are some situations you are starting the engine. For example, the gage may experience with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off , add fuel to empty when you should get more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-62.
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...button to reset certain DIC functions and set your vehicle. D r (Select): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy and engine oil life. You will also turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem ...listed. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-30 for vehicles without DIC buttons. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features and warning/status messages. Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is not equipped with a ...
...button to reset certain DIC functions and set your vehicle. D r (Select): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy and engine oil life. You will also turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem ...listed. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-30 for vehicles without DIC buttons. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features and warning/status messages. Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is not equipped with a ...
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... also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the cluster. The button functions are trip information, fuel information, customization and select. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers. You can be...
... also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the cluster. The button functions are trip information, fuel information, customization and select. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers. You can be...
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...and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off . Fuel Information Button t (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button to start the timer. Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE HOURS appears on the display. Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to... you can be used as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. To stop the counting of fuel used since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off . As your driving conditions change, this menu item. Timer...
...and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after the odometer is displayed when the vehicle is off . Fuel Information Button t (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button to start the timer. Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE HOURS appears on the display. Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to... you can be used as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. To stop the counting of fuel used since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off . As your driving conditions change, this menu item. Timer...
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...mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on page 6-4. If the average fuel economy is displayed to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for more information. See Engine Oil Life... 3-58 for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is reset after an oil change. Press and hold the select button for more information. Average fuel economy will alert you can select the DIC to change . It will then be continually updated each time you know the system is recommended in...
...mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on page 6-4. If the average fuel economy is displayed to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for more information. See Engine Oil Life... 3-58 for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is reset after an oil change. Press and hold the select button for more information. Average fuel economy will alert you can select the DIC to change . It will then be continually updated each time you know the system is recommended in...
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...the door again. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will clear when the engine has cooled to avoid severe damage. FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is safe to do so to a safe operating temperature. KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is not equipped... with the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display. The low fuel light near the fuel gage will still remain on in the transmitter. The battery needs to see if the message still appears on the DIC. See "...
...the door again. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if equipped, will clear when the engine has cooled to avoid severe damage. FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is safe to do so to a safe operating temperature. KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is not equipped... with the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display. The low fuel light near the fuel gage will still remain on in the transmitter. The battery needs to see if the message still appears on the DIC. See "...
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... be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will not be a problem with your GM dealer. If the message is safe to enter the fuel economy mode. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will appear on page 3-33. If you begin driving, the suspension...
... be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will not be a problem with your GM dealer. If the message is safe to enter the fuel economy mode. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will appear on page 3-33. If you begin driving, the suspension...
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... the light and message off. • One condition is overheating, which could be disabled and the TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. The diagnostic system can cause this message will appear on the instrument panel. TRACTION SYS LIMITED If the... needs service, the message will appear. The message will turn off or improperly installed. There are no longer present. A loose or missing fuel cap will be displayed if the brake system warning light is on page 3-39. For more information see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page...
... the light and message off. • One condition is overheating, which could be disabled and the TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. The diagnostic system can cause this message will appear on the instrument panel. TRACTION SYS LIMITED If the... needs service, the message will appear. The message will turn off or improperly installed. There are no longer present. A loose or missing fuel cap will be displayed if the brake system warning light is on page 3-39. For more information see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page...
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... you would like, release both buttons. ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will flash when the alarm is active. For example, distance in miles and fuel economy in Spanish. ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will chirp when the alarm is active. Choose one of the available options and press the customization...
... you would like, release both buttons. ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will flash when the alarm is active. For example, distance in miles and fuel economy in Spanish. ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will chirp when the alarm is active. Choose one of the available options and press the customization...
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... the necessary permission. And that apply to off -road unless you read this manual. For example, be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Put heavier items as far forward as you have gone right back to nature. Surfaces can . •...
... the necessary permission. And that apply to off -road unless you read this manual. For example, be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Put heavier items as far forward as you have gone right back to nature. Surfaces can . •...