Owner's Manual
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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...43 Airbag System ...70 Restraint System Check ...87 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...100 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent... 199 202 226 238 258 288 355 356 415 437 440 442 450 490 491 492 493 Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System(s) ...Driving Your Vehicle ...Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...Towing ......
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...43 Airbag System ...70 Restraint System Check ...87 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...100 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent... 199 202 226 238 258 288 355 356 415 437 440 442 450 490 491 492 493 Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System(s) ...Driving Your Vehicle ...Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...Towing ......
Owner's Manual
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... child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will be anchored. There is off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's position. If your child restraint...when and as the instructions say that come with the child restraint. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 9. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 55 if the child restraint has a top tether. If you turn the ignition to RUN or START. You will go ...
... child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will be anchored. There is off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's position. If your child restraint...when and as the instructions say that come with the child restraint. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 9. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 55 if the child restraint has a top tether. If you turn the ignition to RUN or START. You will go ...
Owner's Manual
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Where Are the Airbags? See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 73 There is an airbag readiness light on page 242 for malfunctions.
Where Are the Airbags? See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 73 There is an airbag readiness light on page 242 for malfunctions.
Owner's Manual
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...manufacturer's directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on indicator is lit, turn off the right front passenger's airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant ...recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If ...
...manufacturer's directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on indicator is lit, turn off the right front passenger's airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant ...recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... the person's legs comfortably extended. 83 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may not turn the vehicle off the right front passenger's airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. If this happens, turn off and ask the person to place the seatback in the ...fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is not sitting properly in the right front passenger's seat. For some children who has outgrown child restraints should wear ...
... the person's legs comfortably extended. 83 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may not turn the vehicle off the right front passenger's airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. If this happens, turn off and ask the person to place the seatback in the ...fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is not sitting properly in the right front passenger's seat. For some children who has outgrown child restraints should wear ...
Owner's Manual
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...using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. You may be wrong with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 for more on page 86 for more information about modifications that person and then enable the ...passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in this , including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how the system operates. 84 See...
...using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. You may be wrong with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 for more on page 86 for more information about modifications that person and then enable the ...passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in this , including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how the system operates. 84 See...
Owner's Manual
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You may have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Also look for any other loose or ...damaged safety belt system parts. Notice: If you damage the covering for roof-mounted rollover airbags (if equipped). Torn or frayed...
You may have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Also look for any other loose or ...damaged safety belt system parts. Notice: If you damage the covering for roof-mounted rollover airbags (if equipped). Torn or frayed...
Owner's Manual
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... made as soon as they would be there to do you start your restraint systems are driving. If the frontal airbags in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. The driver and front...on page 242. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle. Be sure to help make sure your vehicle or while you are working properly after you need to...
... made as soon as they would be there to do you start your restraint systems are driving. If the frontal airbags in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. The driver and front...on page 242. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle. Be sure to help make sure your vehicle or while you are working properly after you need to...
Owner's Manual
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... and Odometer ...240 Trip Odometer ...240 Tachometer ...240 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...241 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...241 Airbag Readiness Light ...242 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...243 Charging System Light ...245 Voltmeter Gage ...246 Brake System Warning Light ...246 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...248 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...248 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...249 Tire Pressure...
... and Odometer ...240 Trip Odometer ...240 Tachometer ...240 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...241 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...241 Airbag Readiness Light ...242 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...243 Charging System Light ...245 Voltmeter Gage ...246 Brake System Warning Light ...246 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...248 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...248 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...249 Tire Pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... will flash for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. 242 If the airbag readiness light stays on when you start your vehicle. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 70. This means the system is an electrical problem. Have your vehicle serviced right away.... {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after you if there is ...
... will flash for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. 242 If the airbag readiness light stays on when you start your vehicle. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 70. This means the system is an electrical problem. Have your vehicle serviced right away.... {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after you if there is ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the right front passenger's seat if the airbag is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on and off, for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on... or off the passenger's frontal airbag. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - United States Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is turned on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger ...
... in the right front passenger's seat if the airbag is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on and off, for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on... or off the passenger's frontal airbag. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - United States Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is turned on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger ...
Owner's Manual
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...means that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. If the word OFF or the off symbol is turned off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat...off . We recommend that the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on page 242. 244 A label on your dealer for more on together, it...
...means that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. If the word OFF or the off symbol is turned off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat...off . We recommend that the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on page 242. 244 A label on your dealer for more on together, it...
Owner's Manual
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... drain the battery. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the brake system warning light. See Charging System Light on page 246. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on the DIC display. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If there is a problem with this message...
... drain the battery. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the brake system warning light. See Charging System Light on page 246. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on the DIC display. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If there is a problem with this message...
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..., a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all pipes, fittings, and clamps; Control arm ball joints are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all your belts, buckles,... parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for wear or cracking. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty...
..., a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all pipes, fittings, and clamps; Control arm ball joints are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all your belts, buckles,... parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for wear or cracking. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty...
Owner's Manual
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..., Engine ...459 Air Conditioning ...226, 230 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...243 Readiness Light ...242 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...604 Airbag System ...70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...86 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...78 Passenger Sensing System ...80 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...85 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...77 What Will...
..., Engine ...459 Air Conditioning ...226, 230 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...243 Readiness Light ...242 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...604 Airbag System ...70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...86 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...78 Passenger Sensing System ...80 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...85 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...77 What Will...
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...Fog ...217 Reading ...219 LATCH System Child Restraints ...55 Level Control ...420 License Plate Lamps ...498 Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Fog Lamp ...Highbeam On ...Malfunction ...Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...StabiliTrak® Indicator ...Tire Pressure ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Lighting Entry/Exit ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Locking Rear Axle ...Lockout Protection ...
...Fog ...217 Reading ...219 LATCH System Child Restraints ...55 Level Control ...420 License Plate Lamps ...498 Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Fog Lamp ...Highbeam On ...Malfunction ...Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...StabiliTrak® Indicator ...Tire Pressure ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Lighting Entry/Exit ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Locking Rear Axle ...Lockout Protection ...
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... Odometer ...240 Odometer, Trip ...240 Off-Road Driving ...373 Off-Road Recovery ...369 Oil Engine ...454 Pressure Gage ...254 Pressure Light ...255 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...457 Older Children, Restraints ...43 Online Owner Center ...595 OnStar® System, see OnStar...Damage ...554 Park Aid ...220 Park (P) Shifting Into ...139 Shifting Out of ...141 Parking Assist ...220 Brake ...138 Over Things That Burn ...142 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...243 Passenger Sensing System ...80 Passing ...369 PASS-Key® III+ ...119 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...120 Power Accessory Outlet(s)...
... Odometer ...240 Odometer, Trip ...240 Off-Road Driving ...373 Off-Road Recovery ...369 Oil Engine ...454 Pressure Gage ...254 Pressure Light ...255 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...457 Older Children, Restraints ...43 Online Owner Center ...595 OnStar® System, see OnStar...Damage ...554 Park Aid ...220 Park (P) Shifting Into ...139 Shifting Out of ...141 Parking Assist ...220 Brake ...138 Over Things That Burn ...142 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...243 Passenger Sensing System ...80 Passing ...369 PASS-Key® III+ ...119 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...120 Power Accessory Outlet(s)...
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... of Your Vehicle ...442 California Proposition 65 Warning ...441 Doing Your Own Work ...441 Engine Soon Light ...250 Publications Ordering Information ...610 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...85 Setting the Time ...290, 291 Sheet Metal Damage ...553 Shifting Into Park (P)......545 Installing ...532 Removing ...527 Storing ...542 Specifications, Capacities ...Speedometer ...StabiliTrak® System ...StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...Starting Your Engine ...Steering ...Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...Storage Areas All-Weather Cargo Area ...Center ...
... of Your Vehicle ...442 California Proposition 65 Warning ...441 Doing Your Own Work ...441 Engine Soon Light ...250 Publications Ordering Information ...610 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...85 Setting the Time ...290, 291 Sheet Metal Damage ...553 Shifting Into Park (P)......545 Installing ...532 Removing ...527 Storing ...542 Specifications, Capacities ...Speedometer ...StabiliTrak® System ...StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...Starting Your Engine ...Steering ...Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...Storage Areas All-Weather Cargo Area ...Center ...