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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 ... ...9-20 Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-41 Ride Control Systems ...9-43 Cruise Control ...9-47 Object Detection Systems ...9-49 Fuel ...9-55 Towing ...9-60 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-76
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 ... ...9-20 Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-41 Ride Control Systems ...9-43 Cruise Control ...9-47 Object Detection Systems ...9-49 Fuel ...9-55 Towing ...9-60 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-76
Owner Manual
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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...
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...
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... B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : 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
... B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : 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
Owner Manual
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... 5‑2. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 7‑10. D. J. Cruise Control on page 5‑4. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑47. C. Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Dome Lamp Override. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). P. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑...
... 5‑2. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 7‑10. D. J. Cruise Control on page 5‑4. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑47. C. Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Dome Lamp Override. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). P. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑...
Owner Manual
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... is ideal for extra traction. Single Speed Transfer Case 2. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located to all four wheels. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you are variable. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive... if you can be used for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive...
... is ideal for extra traction. Single Speed Transfer Case 2. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is located to all four wheels. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you are variable. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive... if you can be used for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Two Speed Transfer Case 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive...
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... page 10‑83 or Towing the Vehicle on and off. See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic ... to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shift the transfer case to turn the system on page 10‑83.
... page 10‑83 or Towing the Vehicle on and off. See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic ... to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. Shift the transfer case to turn the system on page 10‑83.
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... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-17 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-17 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-22 Engine Oil Pressure Light...
... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-17 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-17 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-21 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-22 Engine Oil Pressure Light...
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...: Modifications made to costly repairs that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might not run as Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this indicates that might not be required. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place...
...: Modifications made to costly repairs that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might not run as Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the light can cause this indicates that might not be required. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place...
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... due to a crash. Have the brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on when the parking brake is on , have the vehicle towed for inspection. { WARNING The brake system might not be harder to push or might be working properly if the brake system warning light is set.... This can take several days of two hydraulic circuits. See Towing the Vehicle on briefly when the ignition key is turned to warn if there is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). 5-20 Instruments and Controls vehicle....
... due to a crash. Have the brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on when the parking brake is on , have the vehicle towed for inspection. { WARNING The brake system might not be harder to push or might be working properly if the brake system warning light is set.... This can take several days of two hydraulic circuits. See Towing the Vehicle on briefly when the ignition key is turned to warn if there is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). 5-20 Instruments and Controls vehicle....
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...the engine again to turn the ignition off . Press and briefly hold the TCS/ StabiliTrak button to turn the ignition off . For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑20. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑33. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on briefly... while starting the engine. StabiliTrak® OFF Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the system is...
...the engine again to turn the ignition off . Press and briefly hold the TCS/ StabiliTrak button to turn the ignition off . For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 5‑20. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑33. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on briefly... while starting the engine. StabiliTrak® OFF Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the system is...
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... this setting, see your vehicle. To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑41 for calibrating the compass. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for service. The Language selection and Engine Hours display can be a problem...
... this setting, see your vehicle. To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑41 for calibrating the compass. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for service. The Language selection and Engine Hours display can be a problem...
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To adjust this setting, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for more information. Dashes may appear in the DIC. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Engine Oil Messages on ... LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for more information. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is displayed in...
To adjust this setting, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for more information. Dashes may appear in the DIC. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Engine Oil Messages on ... LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑67 for more information. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is displayed in...
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... vehicle over to the trailer and turn on the DIC. Check to the trailer brakes. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑17. If the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake...
... vehicle over to the trailer and turn on the DIC. Check to the trailer brakes. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑17. If the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake...
Owner Manual
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... If this message may sound if the transmission fluid in an ignition cycle. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be damaged. See Tow/ Haul Mode on page 9‑33, Automatic Transmission on page 9‑29, and Cruise Control on downhill grades. This message displays and a ...chime may display if a problem occurs with the tow/haul mode button on the DIC display. See your dealer. Driving with the tow/haul mode button on the instrument cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to cool....
... If this message may sound if the transmission fluid in an ignition cycle. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be damaged. See Tow/ Haul Mode on page 9‑33, Automatic Transmission on page 9‑29, and Cruise Control on downhill grades. This message displays and a ...chime may display if a problem occurs with the tow/haul mode button on the DIC display. See your dealer. Driving with the tow/haul mode button on the instrument cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to cool....
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...DIC. See your dealer. Also, see Washer Fluid on page 10‑5 for more information. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is turned off . After this message still displays, either the vehicle or the trailer needs service. TRAILER CONNECTED On... seconds. See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . When this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the road and turn the ignition back on page ...
...DIC. See your dealer. Also, see Washer Fluid on page 10‑5 for more information. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is turned off . After this message still displays, either the vehicle or the trailer needs service. TRAILER CONNECTED On... seconds. See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . When this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the road and turn the ignition back on page ...
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... arrow starts to flash to its starting position when it is released. It will not work. The turn signals will flash six times if the tow-haul mode is not burned out, check the fuse. Press again to turn signal lever to signal a turn or lane change. Have any burned out...
... arrow starts to flash to its starting position when it is released. It will not work. The turn signals will flash six times if the tow-haul mode is not burned out, check the fuse. Press again to turn signal lever to signal a turn or lane change. Have any burned out...
Owner Manual
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... Vehicle While Parked ...9-29 StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Manual Mode ...9-32 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-33 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-47 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-49 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-51 Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive...
... Vehicle While Parked ...9-29 StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Manual Mode ...9-32 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-33 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-47 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-49 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-51 Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive...
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To avoid distracted driving, always keep your attention away from the task of driving. Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-60 9-60 9-63 9-67 9-76 . Exercise good judgment and do not let other electronic devices. . . . Program all trip information into ...
To avoid distracted driving, always keep your attention away from the task of driving. Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-60 9-60 9-63 9-67 9-76 . Exercise good judgment and do not let other electronic devices. . . . Program all trip information into ...
Owner Manual
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...installed options. Overloading can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. The hooks could break and you can be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on your vehicle can be used , if the vehicle has them. Driving and Operating possible. Slowly spinning the wheels in ... To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Recovery hooks can continue driving. This could be pulled to tow the vehicle. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle from the side. Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how ...
...installed options. Overloading can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. The hooks could break and you can be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on your vehicle can be used , if the vehicle has them. Driving and Operating possible. Slowly spinning the wheels in ... To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Recovery hooks can continue driving. This could be pulled to tow the vehicle. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle from the side. Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how ...
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... your vehicle. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) C. Example 1 A. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑63 for important information on the vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your vehicle. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs) Determine the combined 9-17 weight...
... your vehicle. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) C. Example 1 A. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑63 for important information on the vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your vehicle. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs) Determine the combined 9-17 weight...