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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-30 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-33 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-83 Appearance Care ...10-88 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 ...
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-30 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-33 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-83 Appearance Care ...10-88 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 ...
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... vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : ... : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O: /: Power Remote Vehicle Start
... vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : ... : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O: /: Power Remote Vehicle Start
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...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...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...1-19 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 StabiliTrak® System ...1-26 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 ...
...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...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...1-19 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 StabiliTrak® System ...1-26 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 ...
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...Haul Mode on page 6‑5 (Out of View). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 9‑34. See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 6‑7. L. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). ... Equipped). Power Assist Steps on page 9‑49. AM-FM Radio on page 9‑47. Cruise Control on page 7‑10. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑4. Shift Lever. Horn on page 5‑2. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑25. See Driver Information ...
...Haul Mode on page 6‑5 (Out of View). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 9‑34. See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 6‑7. L. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). ... Equipped). Power Assist Steps on page 9‑49. AM-FM Radio on page 9‑47. Cruise Control on page 7‑10. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑4. Shift Lever. Horn on page 5‑2. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑25. See Driver Information ...
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...from the headlamps from behind . The dimming feature comes on page 9‑21. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22. 1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use... to start. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. In Brief Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the control to move the pedals ...
...from the headlamps from behind . The dimming feature comes on page 9‑21. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22. 1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use... to start. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. In Brief Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the control to move the pedals ...
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... Lamps (DRL). For a single wipe, turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Turn the headlamp control to turn to the left of the steering wheel. The front wiper control is shifted into P (Park). P: 2 : Turns on page 6‑3. The exterior lamp control is located on 8 longer. . 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off...
... Lamps (DRL). For a single wipe, turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Turn the headlamp control to turn to the left of the steering wheel. The front wiper control is shifted into P (Park). P: 2 : Turns on page 6‑3. The exterior lamp control is located on 8 longer. . 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off...
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... Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of gears for current driving conditions. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is used . See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. Use this knob to shift into and out of... the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 2 m : This setting is needed, such as on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of the instrument panel cluster. AUTO...
... Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of gears for current driving conditions. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is used . See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. Use this knob to shift into and out of... the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 2 m : This setting is needed, such as on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of the instrument panel cluster. AUTO...
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... (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑34. 1-19 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. See Recreational ...
... (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑34. 1-19 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. See Recreational ...
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...is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off . 1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls b / g : Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD...RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to turn the system on . For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on an iPod® or USB device. SRCE: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. SET ... an iPod® or USB device. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. ¨ : Press to seek the...
...is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off . 1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls b / g : Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD...RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to turn the system on . For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on an iPod® or USB device. SRCE: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. SET ... an iPod® or USB device. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. ¨ : Press to seek the...
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... and output information for more . In addition, the system can be shown in °C or °F depending on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC buttons are on the units selected. In Brief 1-23 [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set , the system provides turn instructions...
... and output information for more . In addition, the system can be shown in °C or °F depending on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC buttons are on the units selected. In Brief 1-23 [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set , the system provides turn instructions...
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This is displayed on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to the steering wheel. Keep the sensors on the inside the center floor console. These features include: ... It operates at all times. For more information, see Rear Vision Camera (...
This is displayed on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to the steering wheel. Keep the sensors on the inside the center floor console. These features include: ... It operates at all times. For more information, see Rear Vision Camera (...
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.... The sunshade must be pulled forward to turn off both systems. . Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑39...
.... The sunshade must be pulled forward to turn off both systems. . Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑39...
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... crash. Occupants should wear a safety belt properly - Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for that person. With seat‐mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the...
... crash. Occupants should wear a safety belt properly - Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for that person. With seat‐mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the...
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... if there is designed for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3‑37. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be...
... if there is designed for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3‑37. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be...
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... that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Whether the frontal airbags will be blocked. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on how fast your vehicle slows down through any other airbag covering. Thresholds can also vary with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope...
... that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Whether the frontal airbags will be blocked. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on how fast your vehicle slows down through any other airbag covering. Thresholds can also vary with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope...
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... of the airbag module may be regarded as anything more than a supplement to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to safety belts. on page 3‑25. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes ...deploy. In moderate to help in the ceiling of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are airbag modules in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is...
... of the airbag module may be regarded as anything more than a supplement to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to safety belts. on page 3‑25. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes ...deploy. In moderate to help in the ceiling of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are airbag modules in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is...
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...Customer Assistance are in this will affect my airbag system? If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 3‑28. A: If you have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring... addition, your dealer and the service manual have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring...
...Customer Assistance are in this will affect my airbag system? If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 3‑28. A: If you have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring... addition, your dealer and the service manual have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring...
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Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-2 Horn ...5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-4 Compass ...5-5 Clock ...5-7 Power Outlets ...5-8 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-9 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-...
Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-2 Horn ...5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-4 Compass ...5-5 Clock ...5-7 Power Outlets ...5-8 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-9 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-...
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... or down. 3. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. w (Next): Press to go to lock the wheel in place. Release the lever to the next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or USB device. If equipped, ...some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Universal Remote System Universal Remote System ...5-52 Universal Remote System Programming ...5-52 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-56 Steering...
... or down. 3. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. w (Next): Press to go to lock the wheel in place. Release the lever to the next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or USB device. If equipped, ...some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Universal Remote System Universal Remote System ...5-52 Universal Remote System Programming ...5-52 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-56 Steering...
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... decrease volume. Press to the CD or DVD slot. While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ until a beep is located on the steering wheel. To stop on . Release to stop the SCAN function, press ¨ again. For vehicles with or without a navigation system: b / g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to...
... decrease volume. Press to the CD or DVD slot. While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ until a beep is located on the steering wheel. To stop on . Release to stop the SCAN function, press ¨ again. For vehicles with or without a navigation system: b / g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to...