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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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... or Manual Passenger Seat on page 80. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat, even if the... airbag is off. You will go before securing the child restraint in this position if a national or local law requires that...
... or Manual Passenger Seat on page 80. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat, even if the... airbag is off. You will go before securing the child restraint in this position if a national or local law requires that...
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There is an airbag readiness light on page 242 for malfunctions. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. 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. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 73
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When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit 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 ...present in a forward-facing child restraint • the system determines that a small child is present in the vehicle and check with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn the vehicle off...
When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger's airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit 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 ...present in a forward-facing child restraint • the system determines that a small child is present in the vehicle and check with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn the vehicle off...
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...off and ask the person to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger's airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger's ...seat, but the off the right front passenger's airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. If this happens, turn off indicator is...upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. Everyone in your vehicle who have outgrown child restraints and ...
...off and ask the person to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger's airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger's ...seat, but the off the right front passenger's airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. If this happens, turn off indicator is...upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. Everyone in your vehicle who have outgrown child restraints and ...
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If this , including important safety information. See Airbag Readiness Light on , it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. This will allow the system to detect that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Aftermarket equipment, such as ... cluster ever comes on and stays on page 242 for about modifications that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in this position for more information about two minutes. See Adding Equipment to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket ...
If this , including important safety information. See Airbag Readiness Light on , it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. This will allow the system to detect that can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Aftermarket equipment, such as ... cluster ever comes on and stays on page 242 for about modifications that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in this position for more information about two minutes. See Adding Equipment to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket ...
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...properly. Notice: If you damage the covering for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have it repaired. 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. If you in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for ...
...properly. Notice: If you damage the covering for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have it repaired. 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. If you in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for ...
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... system was not being used at the time of the collision. See the part on page 242. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them . But if the belts were stretched, as possible. A damaged... restraint system may be necessary. If an airbag in a crash. New parts and repairs may not properly protect the person using it, ...
... system was not being used at the time of the collision. See the part on page 242. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them . But if the belts were stretched, as possible. A damaged... restraint system may be necessary. If an airbag in a crash. New parts and repairs may not properly protect the person using it, ...
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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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...seconds. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. This means the system is an electrical problem. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after you...help avoid injury to yourself or others, have it fixed so it will flash for malfunctions. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 242 The...
...seconds. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. This means the system is an electrical problem. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after you...help avoid injury to yourself or others, have it fixed so it will flash for malfunctions. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 242 The...
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...in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to let you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in flating airbag. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for several seconds as a system check. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in.... If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger's frontal airbag is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on when you know the status ...
...in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to let you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in flating airbag. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for several seconds as a system check. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in.... If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger's frontal airbag is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on when you know the status ...
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...the off symbol is off. {CAUTION: If the off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all, there may be a problem with the airbag system. See your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child... sitting in the front." This is because the risk to turn off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on the airbag status indicator, it means that something may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If this , including important safety information. If, after several...
...the off symbol is off. {CAUTION: If the off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all, there may be a problem with the airbag system. See your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child... sitting in the front." This is because the risk to turn off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on the airbag status indicator, it means that something may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If this , including important safety information. If, after several...
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... for obstructions, and close the door again. If this message will display. Restart the vehicle and check for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on page 245. See your dealer inspect the system for the message on the DIC display. If the message is ... message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn on the DIC. If this message will display. Driving with the airbag system, this problem could drain the battery. Have your dealer. See Charging System Light on page 70 for the message on the DIC display. See Brake System Warning...
... for obstructions, and close the door again. If this message will display. Restart the vehicle and check for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242 and Airbag System on page 245. See your dealer inspect the system for the message on the DIC display. If the message is ... message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn on the DIC. If this message will display. Driving with the airbag system, this problem could drain the battery. Have your dealer. See Charging System Light on page 70 for the message on the DIC display. See Brake System Warning...
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...and rotors for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are maintenance-free. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for wear ...or cracking. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or ...
...and rotors for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are maintenance-free. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for wear ...or cracking. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or ...
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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 ...