Owner's Manual
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2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-23 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-13 Safety Belts ...2-15 Child Restraints ...2-37 Airbag System ...2-61 Restraint System Check ...2-78 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Windows ...3-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-31 Mirrors ...3-56 Object Detection Systems ...Universal Home Remote System ...
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-23 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-13 Safety Belts ...2-15 Child Restraints ...2-37 Airbag System ...2-61 Restraint System Check ...2-78 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Windows ...3-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-31 Mirrors ...3-56 Object Detection Systems ...Universal Home Remote System ...
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... 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Midgate® ...1-6 Tailgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belt ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior Lighting ...1-15 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-15 Climate Controls ...1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio...
... 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Midgate® ...1-6 Tailgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belt ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior Lighting ...1-15 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-15 Climate Controls ...1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 4‑16. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). Glove Box on page 4‑3. C. I. Tilt Wheel on page 3‑74. 1-3 Horn on page 3‑35. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 4‑3. Audio System(s) on page 4‑3. J. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). B. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑77. Cruise Control on page 4‑10. N. Shift...
... Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 4‑16. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). Glove Box on page 4‑3. C. I. Tilt Wheel on page 3‑74. 1-3 Horn on page 3‑35. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 4‑3. Audio System(s) on page 4‑3. J. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). B. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑77. Cruise Control on page 4‑10. N. Shift...
Owner's Manual
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...; Windows The power window switches are located on page 3‑22. Tailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be sure it is equipped with a Midgate and a removable rear glass panel. See Tailgate on the driver door. Midgate® This vehicle is latched securely. Open the tailgate by lifting up to extend the length of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function. Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
...; Windows The power window switches are located on page 3‑22. Tailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be sure it is equipped with a Midgate and a removable rear glass panel. See Tailgate on the driver door. Midgate® This vehicle is latched securely. Open the tailgate by lifting up to extend the length of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function. Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
Owner's Manual
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... port located on the audio system. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be changed. 4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O , to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port depending on the instrument panel or in the center console. A fee is based in...
... port located on the audio system. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be changed. 4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O , to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port depending on the instrument panel or in the center console. A fee is based in...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake Pedal ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Active Fuel Management™ ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...3-27 3-27 3-29 3-29 3-31 3-31 3-32 3-33 3-34 3-35 3-36 3-37 3-37 3-42 3-43 3-48 Keys ...3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...3-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...3-7 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Door Locks ...3-10 Power Door Locks ...3-11 Delayed Locking ...3-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-11 Rear Door...
... Brake Pedal ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Active Fuel Management™ ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) ...3-27 3-27 3-29 3-29 3-31 3-31 3-32 3-33 3-34 3-35 3-36 3-37 3-37 3-42 3-43 3-48 Keys ...3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...3-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...3-7 Doors and Locks ...3-10 Door Locks ...3-10 Power Door Locks ...3-11 Delayed Locking ...3-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-11 Rear Door...
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...;7 for 30 seconds. Q (Lock): tailgate. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press / to work. 3-5 See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑27. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to ON/RUN or L is pressed again within three seconds, all the doors, including the If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for...
...;7 for 30 seconds. Q (Lock): tailgate. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press / to work. 3-5 See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑27. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to ON/RUN or L is pressed again within three seconds, all the doors, including the If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for...
Owner's Manual
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... extend the length of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will force outside air. See Engine Exhaust on page 4‑19. It can not see or smell CO. Turn the fan on the setting that brings in outside air into your vehicle. This will unlock. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door...
... extend the length of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will force outside air. See Engine Exhaust on page 4‑19. It can not see or smell CO. Turn the fan on the setting that brings in outside air into your vehicle. This will unlock. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door...
Owner's Manual
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... latches. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to electrical connector resulting in a seat and using a safety belt properly. To shut the tailgate, push it firmly upward until it is latched securely. Once the door is not to be disabled in which the door has been opened. Tailgate Removal The tailgate is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle...
... latches. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to electrical connector resulting in a seat and using a safety belt properly. To shut the tailgate, push it firmly upward until it is latched securely. Once the door is not to be disabled in which the door has been opened. Tailgate Removal The tailgate is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... down . 3-34 Notice: Do not try , to START. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. When the engine starts, let go of time, by turning the ignition switch to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already running. The idle speed will not start and the key is turned to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if...
... down . 3-34 Notice: Do not try , to START. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. When the engine starts, let go of time, by turning the ignition switch to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already running. The idle speed will not start and the key is turned to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if...
Owner's Manual
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... for service. If the ignition is off before driving. 3-50 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can be done at any speed. It will come on. Service Four Wheel Drive If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to the Two-Wheel High position. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑31. Parking Brake Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn...
... for service. If the ignition is off before driving. 3-50 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can be done at any speed. It will come on. Service Four Wheel Drive If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to the Two-Wheel High position. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑31. Parking Brake Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some information about them from the DIC display because they can be displayed and some action may appear one after another. You should take any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc...
... the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some information about them from the DIC display because they can be displayed and some action may appear one after another. You should take any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc...
Owner's Manual
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... "Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks" under , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on the video screen and use the remote control to turn on page 4‑125 for more information. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be muted when the RSA power is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can be heard through the speakers at a time. In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the rear speakers can...
... "Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks" under , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on the video screen and use the remote control to turn on page 4‑125 for more information. Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be muted when the RSA power is plugged into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can be heard through the speakers at a time. In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the rear speakers can...
Owner's Manual
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.... Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will not clear the six dashed lines. . If the vehicle's service brakes are applied while using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph (32 to a trailer equipped with the trailer attached on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. 5.
.... Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will not clear the six dashed lines. . If the vehicle's service brakes are applied while using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph (32 to a trailer equipped with the trailer attached on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. 5.
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... the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-14 Engine Oil ...6-16 Engine Oil Life System ...6-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-22 Cooling System ...6-26 Engine Coolant ...6-27 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Engine Overheating ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Engine Fan Noise ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...Rear Axle ...Four-Wheel Drive ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker...
... the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-14 Engine Oil ...6-16 Engine Oil Life System ...6-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-22 Cooling System ...6-26 Engine Coolant ...6-27 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Engine Overheating ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...Engine Fan Noise ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...Jump Starting ...Rear Axle ...Four-Wheel Drive ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker...
Owner's Manual
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... capacity of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tread. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. See Loading the Vehicle...
... capacity of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tread. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. See Loading the Vehicle...
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... in Step 5. 7. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Start with the engine off . 9. Proceed to 13 000 km). Turn the ignition switch to signal the receiver is in Step 5. Put the valve caps back on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. The horn sounds twice to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set the parking brake. 2. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. See Scheduled Maintenance on page...
... in Step 5. 7. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Start with the engine off . 9. Proceed to 13 000 km). Turn the ignition switch to signal the receiver is in Step 5. Put the valve caps back on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. The horn sounds twice to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set the parking brake. 2. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. See Scheduled Maintenance on page...
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... vehicle will not affect vehicle handling. 6-71 If the tires have a crash. If you to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system rating. Because this spare was new, were designed to lose control while driving. GM's TPC Spec number is all tires will help keep your vehicle, it will continue to your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. When new, your vehicle's road tires and wheels...
... vehicle will not affect vehicle handling. 6-71 If the tires have a crash. If you to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system rating. Because this spare was new, were designed to lose control while driving. GM's TPC Spec number is all tires will help keep your vehicle, it will continue to your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. When new, your vehicle's road tires and wheels...
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... change. Tire wear inspection. Maintenance I . Control arm ball joints are required. Visual inspection of wear. See Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 6‑20. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑100. Engine cooling system inspection. Maintenance I was performed the last time the engine oil was changed. Tire inflation check. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Perform all services described in Maintenance I should be repaired...
... change. Tire wear inspection. Maintenance I . Control arm ball joints are required. Visual inspection of wear. See Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 6‑20. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑100. Engine cooling system inspection. Maintenance I was performed the last time the engine oil was changed. Tire inflation check. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Perform all services described in Maintenance I should be repaired...
Owner's Manual
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... Transmission Fluid ...6-22 Operation ...3-37 Autoride® ...5-46 Axle, Rear ...6-45 B Battery ...6-39 Electric Power Management ...4-14 Run-Down Protection ...4-15 Belt Routing, Engine ...7-14 Bluetooth® ...4-114 Brake Emergencies ...5-5 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...3-35 Brakes ...6-36 Antilock ...5-4 Parking ...3-50 System Warning Light ...4-31 Braking ...5-3 Braking in Emergencies ...5-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ...3-31 Bulb Replacement ...6-52 Fog Lamps ...4-13 Halogen Bulbs ...6-51 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48 Headlamps ...6-50 License Plate Lamps ...6-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal...
... Transmission Fluid ...6-22 Operation ...3-37 Autoride® ...5-46 Axle, Rear ...6-45 B Battery ...6-39 Electric Power Management ...4-14 Run-Down Protection ...4-15 Belt Routing, Engine ...7-14 Bluetooth® ...4-114 Brake Emergencies ...5-5 Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ...3-35 Brakes ...6-36 Antilock ...5-4 Parking ...3-50 System Warning Light ...4-31 Braking ...5-3 Braking in Emergencies ...5-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ...3-31 Bulb Replacement ...6-52 Fog Lamps ...4-13 Halogen Bulbs ...6-51 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48 Headlamps ...6-50 License Plate Lamps ...6-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal...
