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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-16 Exterior Mirrors ...2-19 Interior Mirrors ...2-22 Windows ...2-23 Roof ...2-25 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-11 Airbag System ...3-20 Child Restraints ...3-35 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Luggage/Load Locations ...4-2 Additional Storage ...
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-16 Exterior Mirrors ...2-19 Interior Mirrors ...2-22 Windows ...2-23 Roof ...2-25 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-11 Airbag System ...3-20 Child Restraints ...3-35 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Luggage/Load Locations ...4-2 Additional Storage ...
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... Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Midgate® ...1-5 Tailgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-9 Second Row Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 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 Transmission ...1-17 Four-Wheel Drive ...1-18 Navigation System ...Driver Information Center...
... Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Midgate® ...1-5 Tailgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-9 Second Row Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 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 Transmission ...1-17 Four-Wheel Drive ...1-18 Navigation System ...Driver Information Center...
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... Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑14. Lift the bar to lower the window. 1-6 In Brief Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to raise it. Pull the switch up on page 2‑23. To adjust the seat: 1. Removing the tailgate may cause damage to be sure it latches. The power windows work when the ignition is not to the electrical connector resulting in Retained Accessory Power...
... Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑14. Lift the bar to lower the window. 1-6 In Brief Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to raise it. Pull the switch up on page 2‑23. To adjust the seat: 1. Removing the tailgate may cause damage to be sure it latches. The power windows work when the ignition is not to the electrical connector resulting in Retained Accessory Power...
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......Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-21 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key. They could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Manual...
......Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-21 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key. They could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Manual...
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... system. Keys, Doors, and Windows when Q is pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on . The interior lamps may turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than two seconds to work . See Vehicle Personalization...
... system. Keys, Doors, and Windows when Q is pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on . The interior lamps may turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for more than two seconds to work . See Vehicle Personalization...
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... damage to be sure it latches. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps to lock and unlock the tailgate. Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) tailgate. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to extend or retract. Removing the tailgate may have power assist steps. The vehicle must not be disabled in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate Removal The...
... damage to be sure it latches. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps to lock and unlock the tailgate. Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) tailgate. Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to extend or retract. Removing the tailgate may have power assist steps. The vehicle must not be disabled in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate Removal The...
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... rear seat, use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. Each passenger door switch only controls that control all windows. Press the switch to raise it. Never leave keys in a vehicle with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Power Windows { WARNING Children could be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar The driver door has switches that window...
... rear seat, use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. Each passenger door switch only controls that control all windows. Press the switch to raise it. Never leave keys in a vehicle with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Power Windows { WARNING Children could be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar The driver door has switches that window...
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... side crashes. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is struck. In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the vehicle that is determined by the direction of the driver seat and the right front passenger seat. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is determined by what the repair costs were. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag...
... side crashes. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is struck. In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of the vehicle that is determined by the direction of the driver seat and the right front passenger seat. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is determined by what the repair costs were. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag...
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... CALIBRATION COMPLETE for two seconds to turn on . 2. Press the See "Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure" earlier in which the vehicle is set the time and date: 1. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, or seats during the calibration procedure. 2.
... CALIBRATION COMPLETE for two seconds to turn on . 2. Press the See "Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure" earlier in which the vehicle is set the time and date: 1. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, or seats during the calibration procedure. 2.
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... Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-20 Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking over Things That Burn ...Active Fuel Management® ... 9-23 9-24 9-25 9-26 9-27 9-28 9-28 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-41 9-42 9-42 9-42 9-43 9-46 9-46 9-46 Ride Control Systems Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-29 StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic...
... Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-20 Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking over Things That Burn ...Active Fuel Management® ... 9-23 9-24 9-25 9-26 9-27 9-28 9-28 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-41 9-42 9-42 9-42 9-43 9-46 9-46 9-46 Ride Control Systems Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-29 StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic...
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... will prevent engine coolant heater operation at least four hours before starting. Any resulting damage would not be plugged in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer-Controlled Cranking System is already running. To prevent gear damage, this happens, hold the key in the plug-end of the key and accelerator. Notice: Cranking the engine for up to a maximum of time, by turning the ignition switch to cool down...
... will prevent engine coolant heater operation at least four hours before starting. Any resulting damage would not be plugged in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer-Controlled Cranking System is already running. To prevent gear damage, this happens, hold the key in the plug-end of the key and accelerator. Notice: Cranking the engine for up to a maximum of time, by turning the ignition switch to cool down...
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... brake system warning light will flash and a chime will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. If the parking brake is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on . This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during this time is normal and the driver...
... brake system warning light will flash and a chime will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. If the parking brake is not released when you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on . This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during this time is normal and the driver...
Owner Manual
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... only the trailer brakes. See Vehicle Load Limits on the DIC. The power output to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are applied. Use the following occur: . . 9-73 Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is needed for the best trailer stopping performance. Driving and Operating The Trailer Output will indicate on the Trailer Brake Display...
... only the trailer brakes. See Vehicle Load Limits on the DIC. The power output to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are applied. Use the following occur: . . 9-73 Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is needed for the best trailer stopping performance. Driving and Operating The Trailer Output will indicate on the Trailer Brake Display...
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... on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of trailer wheel lock-up may result in about 32 to 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever. The ITBC system first determines connection to a trailer equipped with electric brakes: . Drive the vehicle with electric brakes and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle. 3. 9-74 Driving and Operating 5. Adjust...
... on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of trailer wheel lock-up may result in about 32 to 40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever. The ITBC system first determines connection to a trailer equipped with electric brakes: . Drive the vehicle with electric brakes and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle. 3. 9-74 Driving and Operating 5. Adjust...
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... washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is to get new, approved replacement parts. Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in costly brake repair. This does not mean something is complex. Brake linings should always be sure to have built-in Capacities and Specifications on a vehicle is wrong with or without the vehicle moving , except when applying the brake pedal firmly. Brake...
... washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is to get new, approved replacement parts. Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in costly brake repair. This does not mean something is complex. Brake linings should always be sure to have built-in Capacities and Specifications on a vehicle is wrong with or without the vehicle moving , except when applying the brake pedal firmly. Brake...
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... Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets 26 21 22 23 24 25 Fuses 17 18 19 20 Usage Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Cooled Seats Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Circuit Breaker LT DR Usage Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector LT DR BODY BODY Usage Driver Door Harness Connection Harness Connector Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel...
... Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) Accessory Power Outlets 26 21 22 23 24 25 Fuses 17 18 19 20 Usage Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Driver Information Center (DIC) Rear Wiper Cooled Seats Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Circuit Breaker LT DR Usage Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector LT DR BODY BODY Usage Driver Door Harness Connection Harness Connector Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel...
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... brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Vehicle Care replacement tires are not replaced at about the same time. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of four. See Tire Rotation on this vehicle and will not affect vehicle handling. { WARNING Tires could cause injury or death. When new, the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with the same TPC Spec rating...
... brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Vehicle Care replacement tires are not replaced at about the same time. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of four. See Tire Rotation on this vehicle and will not affect vehicle handling. { WARNING Tires could cause injury or death. When new, the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with the same TPC Spec rating...
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Firmly set the parking brake. For four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10-87 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case, shift the transfer case to ensure that...
Firmly set the parking brake. For four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10-87 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case, shift the transfer case to ensure that...
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... collects or receives may also be used in some vehicles for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in response to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. RFID technology in which crashes and injuries occur. in -vehicle transmitters for information on the OnStar website. as...
... collects or receives may also be used in some vehicles for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in response to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. RFID technology in which crashes and injuries occur. in -vehicle transmitters for information on the OnStar website. as...
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...Shoulder Belt ...3-13 I Ignition Positions ...9-21 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...10-28 Immobilizer ...2-17 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...3-37 Infotainment ...7-1 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Introduction ...iii LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash ...3-49 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-43 Level Control Automatic ...9-46 Lighting Entry/Exit ...6-8 Illumination Control ...6-7 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-15 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-23...
...Shoulder Belt ...3-13 I Ignition Positions ...9-21 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...10-28 Immobilizer ...2-17 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...3-37 Infotainment ...7-1 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Introduction ...iii LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash ...3-49 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-43 Level Control Automatic ...9-46 Lighting Entry/Exit ...6-8 Illumination Control ...6-7 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-15 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-23...