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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 ......
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... on page 9 or Manual Passenger Seat on page 55 if the child restraint has a top tether. 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 seat position, move the seat as far back... has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 9. If you turn the ignition to RUN or START. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 9. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or...
... on page 9 or Manual Passenger Seat on page 55 if the child restraint has a top tether. 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 seat position, move the seat as far back... has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 9. If you turn the ignition to RUN or START. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 9. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or...
Owner's Manual
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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. There is an airbag readiness light on page 242 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 73 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. There is an airbag readiness light on page 242 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 73 Where Are the Airbags?
Owner's Manual
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...and adjust the seat cushion if possible. If a child restraint has been installed and the 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 seat ... on indicator is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. 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 still lit, check to Securing a Child Restraint in the vehicle ...
...and adjust the seat cushion if possible. If a child restraint has been installed and the 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 seat ... on indicator is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. 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 still lit, check to Securing a Child Restraint in the vehicle ...
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... properly in your vehicle who have outgrown child restraints and for that the airbag is active. Everyone in the seat. If a person of adult size is sitting properly in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that person. For some children who has... outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or...
... properly in your vehicle who have outgrown child restraints and for that the airbag is active. Everyone in the seat. If a person of adult size is sitting properly in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that person. For some children who has... outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or...
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... something may be wrong with the airbag system. You may not have the person remain in this , including important safety information. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat... may want to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 86 for more on , it means that can affect how well ...
... something may be wrong with the airbag system. You may not have the person remain in this , including important safety information. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat... may want to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 86 for more on , it means that can affect how well ...
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... right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on page 550 for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also look for more information. 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. Keep safety belts clean and dry. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. See Care of Safety Belts on ...
... right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on page 550 for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Also look for more information. 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. Keep safety belts clean and dry. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. See Care of Safety Belts on ...
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... and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. Be sure to do you need to replace airbag system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint ...start your vehicle. Then the new retractor assembly will need new belts or LATCH system parts? If you in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have had a crash, do so. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a...
... and any necessary replacements made as soon as they would be necessary. Be sure to do you need to replace airbag system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint ...start your vehicle. Then the new retractor assembly will need new belts or LATCH system parts? If you in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have had a crash, do so. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a...
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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...
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.... Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on when you if there is ready. The airbag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. The light tells you are driving, your vehicle, it will fl...
.... Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on when you if there is ready. The airbag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. The light tells you are driving, your vehicle, it will fl...
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... that the passenger sensing system has not turned off , for several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off the passenger's frontal... airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to the in the right front passenger's seat...
... that the passenger sensing system has not turned off , for several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off the passenger's frontal... airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to the in the right front passenger's seat...
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... the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on this, including important safety information. If the word OFF or the off symbol is so...secured in the right front passenger seat may be a problem with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will not deploy under some ...
... the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on this, including important safety information. If the word OFF or the off symbol is so...secured in the right front passenger seat may be a problem with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will not deploy under some ...
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... will display. Restart the vehicle and check for obstructions, and close the door again. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will display along with the brake system, this message will sound. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See... display and a chime will display. See your dealer. Have your dealer. See Charging System Light on the DIC. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on page 70 for the message on the DIC display. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If...
... will display. Restart the vehicle and check for obstructions, and close the door again. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will display along with the brake system, this message will sound. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See... display and a chime will display. See your dealer. Have your dealer. See Charging System Light on the DIC. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on page 70 for the message on the DIC display. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If...
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... will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all pipes, fittings, and clamps; Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hook-up , binding, leaks,...working properly. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. replace with genuine GM parts as needed. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has ...
... will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all pipes, fittings, and clamps; Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hook-up , binding, leaks,...working properly. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. replace with genuine GM parts as needed. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has ...
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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 ...