Remote Vehicle Start; Power Running Boards - Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Remote Vehicle Start

(if equipped)
This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter. The remote start capability must
be turned on using the Driver
Information Center.
The vehicle's automatic climate control
system (if equipped) will default to a
heating or cooling mode based on out-
side temperature, and the manual
climate control
system will turn
on at the same
setting as when
the vehicle was
last turned off.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is
within approximately 200 feet of the
vehicle.)
2. Press and release the
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Vehicle Start) button for
about four seconds. When the park-
ing lamps flash, release the button.
The engine will start and the parking
lamps will remain on. The engine will
continue running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted in
the ignition and turned to the Run posi-
tion before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start:
• Press and hold the
• Press and release the Hazard
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Power Running Boards

(if equipped)
(Lock)
The power running boards extend
from beneath the vehicle when any
side door is open. The vehicle must be
stationary for the running boards to
operate. To disable the running boards,
press the
button on the instrument panel. Press
the button again to turn the running
boards back on.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood or liftgate is open, or the
Check Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument cluster.
the parking lamps turn off.
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
the Run position and then off.
(Running Boards) disable
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button until