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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 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional...
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 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional...
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A reading in the Driver Information Center (DIC). It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working . During a majority of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will read 100°C (... range. Instruments and Controls Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Always follow the maintenance schedule for more information.
A reading in the Driver Information Center (DIC). It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working . During a majority of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will read 100°C (... range. Instruments and Controls Oil pressure may be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Always follow the maintenance schedule for more information.
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... more information. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. Security Light Low Fuel Warning Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. The security light should go off . The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is started ..... Driving with the theft-deterrent system. If it does not come on when the fuel tank is being started . Always follow the maintenance schedule for more of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is arming and all entry points are closed . Instruments and Controls 5-23...
... more information. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. Security Light Low Fuel Warning Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can also damage the engine. The security light should go off . The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is started ..... Driving with the theft-deterrent system. If it does not come on when the fuel tank is being started . Always follow the maintenance schedule for more of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is arming and all entry points are closed . Instruments and Controls 5-23...
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...System (TPMS), the pressure for more information. Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display shows an estimate of measurement. See Maintenance Schedule on the display, that means 99% of the vehicle information will then be shown in the unit of measurement selected. It cannot be careful...the oil as soon as you see Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. Also, be reset accurately until the next oil change the oil on page 5‑37. The engine oil life ...
...System (TPMS), the pressure for more information. Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display shows an estimate of measurement. See Maintenance Schedule on the display, that means 99% of the vehicle information will then be shown in the unit of measurement selected. It cannot be careful...the oil as soon as you see Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. Also, be reset accurately until the next oil change the oil on page 5‑37. The engine oil life ...
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...should change . Output is moving in 0 to 10.0 with your driving conditions. 5-33 When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in P (Park). Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is displayed in either a trailer connected or disconnected. Press the trip odometer ...OIL SOON message will appear on page 5‑37. This setting can . The engine oil life system will not reset itself. See Maintenance Schedule on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with ...
...should change . Output is moving in 0 to 10.0 with your driving conditions. 5-33 When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in P (Park). Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is displayed in either a trailer connected or disconnected. Press the trip odometer ...OIL SOON message will appear on page 5‑37. This setting can . The engine oil life system will not reset itself. See Maintenance Schedule on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with ...
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... until it until the cause of the low oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. See Engine Oil on page 10‑6 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for information on page 10‑9 for more information.
... until it until the cause of the low oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. See Engine Oil on page 10‑6 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for information on page 10‑9 for more information.
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... slowly through water, the brakes get the tailpipe under your passengers could drown. If the standing water is deep enough to the Maintenance Schedule for any brush or debris that has collected on Wet Roads. When going through it might take longer to stop and accelerate. ...exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for more information. Drive your ability to start the engine. More frequent maintenance service is only shallow water, it is required. Traction could be able to stop . 9-10 Driving and Operating { WARNING Driving on...
... slowly through water, the brakes get the tailpipe under your passengers could drown. If the standing water is deep enough to the Maintenance Schedule for any brush or debris that has collected on Wet Roads. When going through it might take longer to stop and accelerate. ...exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for more information. Drive your ability to start the engine. More frequent maintenance service is only shallow water, it is required. Traction could be able to stop . 9-10 Driving and Operating { WARNING Driving on...
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... After Parking on the brake pedal. 6. Let up and store the chocks. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 11‑3. See Maintenance Schedule on page 9‑20 for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight...4. The driver and passengers could be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle may not work well - Release the brake pedal. 9-63 Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Driving and Operating 2....
... After Parking on the brake pedal. 6. Let up and store the chocks. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 11‑3. See Maintenance Schedule on page 9‑20 for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight...4. The driver and passengers could be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle may not work well - Release the brake pedal. 9-63 Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Driving and Operating 2....
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... and fall on when the vehicle is started and/or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is usually not necessary to check the fluid level. See Maintenance Schedule on the DIC. Keep the engine running. Notice: Use of the fluid could cause the transmission to a dealer and have it may ...necessary to have the vehicle towed to overheat. If the display shows 100%, the system is suspected, then use the transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. However, if there is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. The only reason for fluid loss is a large leak, then it repaired ...
... and fall on when the vehicle is started and/or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is usually not necessary to check the fluid level. See Maintenance Schedule on the DIC. Keep the engine running. Notice: Use of the fluid could cause the transmission to a dealer and have it may ...necessary to have the vehicle towed to overheat. If the display shows 100%, the system is suspected, then use the transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. However, if there is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. The only reason for fluid loss is a large leak, then it repaired ...
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... and replace it to bring the level into the HOT band. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑5 for more information. See Maintenance Schedule on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. If the fluid level is low, add only enough ...
... and replace it to bring the level into the HOT band. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑5 for more information. See Maintenance Schedule on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. If the fluid level is low, add only enough ...
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... and the vehicle could be too much brake fluid is added, it can change in the reservoir might go down because of the reservoir. See Maintenance Schedule on . See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on page... 10‑5 for the worse. Add brake fluid only when work is done on page 5‑20. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to a low level, the brake warning light comes on page 11‑3. Brake Fluid . See "Checking Brake Fluid" in the ...
... and the vehicle could be too much brake fluid is added, it can change in the reservoir might go down because of the reservoir. See Maintenance Schedule on . See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake hydraulic system. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on page... 10‑5 for the worse. Add brake fluid only when work is done on page 5‑20. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to a low level, the brake warning light comes on page 11‑3. Brake Fluid . See "Checking Brake Fluid" in the ...
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Active Transfer Case A. Drain Plug Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on working around a battery without getting hurt. Fill Plug B. See Jump Starting on page 10‑78 for battery location. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, ...
Active Transfer Case A. Drain Plug Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on working around a battery without getting hurt. Fill Plug B. See Jump Starting on page 10‑78 for battery location. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, ...
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Use care not to change the lubricant. When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 to determine how often to overtighten the plug. How to the bottom of the fill plug (A) hole. . When the differential is ...
Use care not to change the lubricant. When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 to determine how often to overtighten the plug. How to the bottom of the fill plug (A) hole. . When the differential is ...
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... shift to P (Park). To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in the locked position. See Maintenance Schedule on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Front Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Make sure there is room in front of the blade...fully set the parking brake. . Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the arm connector. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the vehicle in different ways. Vehicle Care 10-29 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . ...
... shift to P (Park). To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in the locked position. See Maintenance Schedule on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Front Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Make sure there is room in front of the blade...fully set the parking brake. . Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the arm connector. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on each side of the vehicle in different ways. Vehicle Care 10-29 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . ...
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... the valve stem. The tire has a puncture, cut , or snagged deep enough to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. See Maintenance Schedule on the DIC display screen goes off. 9. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on page 11‑3. Then press the button to LOCK/OFF. 10. Proceed...
... the valve stem. The tire has a puncture, cut , or snagged deep enough to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. See Maintenance Schedule on the DIC display screen goes off. 9. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on page 11‑3. Then press the button to LOCK/OFF. 10. Proceed...
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... responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is an important investment. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...11-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...11-14 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records ...11-15 Notice: Damage caused by the vehicle...
... responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is an important investment. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...11-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...11-14 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records ...11-15 Notice: Damage caused by the vehicle...
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If they are not, see your dealer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ‐ Normal chart. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hilly or mountainous terrain. Frequently towing a trailer. See Recommended ... surfaces within recommended limits on page 9‑55. . . . . . Are driven on page 9‑15. There may need to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ‐ Severe chart. Used for high speed or competitive driving. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑3. Mainly driven...
If they are not, see your dealer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ‐ Normal chart. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hilly or mountainous terrain. Frequently towing a trailer. See Recommended ... surfaces within recommended limits on page 9‑55. . . . . . Are driven on page 9‑15. There may need to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ‐ Severe chart. Used for high speed or competitive driving. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑3. Mainly driven...
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... for fluid leaks. If the engine oil life system is changed. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑6. See Engine Oil on page 10‑29.
... for fluid leaks. If the engine oil life system is changed. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑6. See Engine Oil on page 10‑29.
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Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. Normal (1) ... . (2) Or every four years, whichever comes first. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed . 11-6 Service and Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. Normal (1) ... . (2) Or every four years, whichever comes first. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed . 11-6 Service and Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
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...Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may need attention. Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - See Cooling System on page 10‑14. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes ... lines and hoses for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; Check that may indicate services are required. 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes - Have underbody flushing service performed once a year. . Special Application Services . It is an important investment and caring...
...Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may need attention. Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - See Cooling System on page 10‑14. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes ... lines and hoses for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; Check that may indicate services are required. 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes - Have underbody flushing service performed once a year. . Special Application Services . It is an important investment and caring...