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Chevrolet 2012 Avalanche Owner's Manual (508 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 6.8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Index
4
Onstar
5
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
11
Memory Features
15
Second Row Seats
16
Heated and Ventilated Seats
17
Head Restraint Adjustment
17
Passenger Sensing System
18
Mirror Adjustment
18
Exterior Lighting
20
Climate Controls
22
Vehicle Features
25
Portable Audio Devices
27
Cruise Control
28
Universal Remote System
30
Maintenance
31
Performance and Maintenance
31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
32
Onstar Overview
33
Windows
35
Keys and Locks
36
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
37
Automatic Door Locks
42
Delayed Locking
42
Lockout Protection
42
Power Door Locks
42
Safety Locks
42
Doors
43
Power Assist Steps
50
Vehicle Security
51
Immobilizer Operation
52
Convex Mirrors
54
Exterior Mirrors
54
Power Mirrors
54
Folding Mirrors
55
Heated Mirrors
56
Interior Mirrors
56
Manual Rearview Mirror
56
Park Tilt Mirrors
56
Windows
57
Power Windows
58
Roof
59
Sun Visors
59
Restraints
61
Head Restraints
62
Seats and
62
Front Seats
63
Seat Adjustment
64
Head Restraints
64
Center Seat
64
Power Seat Adjustment
64
Lumbar Adjustment
65
Reclining Seatbacks
65
Memory Seats
67
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
69
Rear Seats
70
Safety Belts
72
Rear Seats
73
Safety Belts
73
How to Wear Safety Belts
73
Properly
73
Lap-Shoulder Belt
74
Lap Belt
79
Pregnancy
79
Safety Belt Use During
79
Safety Belt Extender
80
Safety System Check
80
Replacing Safety Belt System
81
Safety Belt Care
81
Airbag System
82
Where Are the Airbags
84
Inflate
85
When Should an Airbag
85
How Does an Airbag
87
Inflate
87
Restrain
87
What Makes an Airbag
87
What will You See after an
88
Passenger Sensing
89
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
94
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
94
Airbag System Check
95
Child Restraints
96
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
96
Older Children
96
Infants and Young
98
Children
98
Child Restraint Systems
101
Where to Put the Restraint
103
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
105
Latch System
105
System
108
Replacing LATCH System
111
Securing Child Restraints
111
Position)
113
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
111
Securing Child Restraints
113
Position)
114
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
114
Safety Belts
73
Storage
117
Cupholders
117
Storage Compartments
117
Glove Box
117
Overhead Console
117
Armrest Storage
117
Center Console Storage
118
Top-Box Storage
118
Luggage/Load Locations
118
Cargo Area
118
Additional Storage Features
122
Cargo Cover Panels
122
Cargo Tie-Downs
129
Roof Rack System
129
Instruments and Controls
131
Controls
132
Steering Wheel Adjustment
132
Steering Wheel Controls
133
Horn
135
Windshield Wiper/Washer
135
Compass
136
Clock
138
Power Outlets
139
Instruments and Controls
132
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
140
Instrument Cluster
141
Fuel Gauge
142
Odometer
142
Speedometer
142
Tachometer
142
Trip Odometer
142
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
141
Engine Oilpressure
143
Engine Oil Pressure
143
Gauge
143
Engine Coolant Temperature
144
Voltmeter Gauge
145
Safety Belt Reminders
145
Airbag Readiness Light
146
Passenger Airbag Status
147
Indicator
147
Charging System Light
148
Malfunction
149
Indicator Lamp
149
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
149
Brake System Warning
151
Light
151
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
152
Warning Light
152
Tow/Haul Mode Light
153
Stabilitrak ® off Light
153
Traction Control System
153
(Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
153
Tire Pressure Light
154
Engine Oil Pressure Light
154
Low Fuel Warning Light
155
Security Light
155
High-Beam on Light
156
Front Fog Lamp Light
156
Cruise Control Light
156
Information Displays
156
Driver Information
156
Center (DIC)
156
Vehicle Messages
165
Brake System Messages
166
Door Ajar Messages
167
Engine Cooling System
167
Messages
167
Engine Oil Messages
168
Engine Power Messages
169
Fuel System Messages
169
Key and Lock Messages
170
Lamp Messages
170
Object Detection System
170
Messages
170
Ride Control System
170
Airbag System Messages
172
Anti-Theft Alarm System
172
Messages
172
Tire Messages
172
Transmission Messages
173
Vehicle Reminder
174
Messages
174
Washer Fluid Messages
174
Vehicle Personalization
175
Universal Remote System
183
Universal Remote System Operation
188
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting
189
Exterior Lamp Controls
189
Lighting Features
189
Exterior Lighting
189
Daytime Running
191
Lamps (DRL)
191
Flash-To-Pass
191
Exterior Lamps off
191
Reminder
191
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
191
Changer
191
Automatic Headlamp
192
System
192
Hazard Warning Flashers
193
Turn and Lane-Change
193
Signals
193
Exterior Cargo Lamps
194
Fog Lamps
194
Interior Lighting
195
Instrument Panel Illumination
195
Control
195
Dome Lamps
195
Reading Lamps
195
Lighting Features
196
Entry/Exit Lighting
196
Battery Load Management
196
Battery Power Protection
196
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction
197
Introduction
198
Infotainment System
198
Theft-Deterrent Feature
198
Operation
199
Infotainment
198
Radio
204
AM-FM Radio
204
Satellite Radio
205
Radio Reception
209
Satellite Radio Antenna
209
Audio Players
210
CD Player
210
CD/DVD Player
215
Audio Output
216
Auxiliary Devices
226
Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
231
(RSE) System
231
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
241
System
241
Bluetooth
243
Phone
243
Phone
243
Trademarks and License Agreements
250
Climate Control Systems
251
Climate Controls
251
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
254
Air Vents
260
Driving and Operating
261
Driving and Operating
263
Defensive Driving
263
Drunk Driving
263
Control of a Vehicle
264
Braking
264
Steering
264
Off-Road Recovery
265
Loss of Control
265
Off-Road Driving
266
Driving on Wet Roads
271
Highway Hypnosis
272
Hill and Mountain Roads
272
Winter Driving
273
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
275
Vehicle Load Limits
276
Truck-Camper Loading
281
Information
281
Starting and Operating
282
New Vehicle Break-In
282
Adjustable Throttle and Brake
282
Ignition Positions
283
Starting the Engine
285
Engine Heater
287
Retained Accessory
288
Power (RAP)
288
Shifting into Park
288
Shifting out of Park
289
Parking over Things
290
That Burn
290
Active Fuel Management
290
Engine Exhaust
291
Running the Vehicle While
291
Automatic Transmission
292
Manual Mode
295
Tow/Haul Mode
296
Drive Systems
297
Four-Wheel Drive
297
Transfer Case)
297
Four-Wheel Drive
302
Transfer Case)
302
Antilock Brake
304
Brakes
304
System (ABS)
304
Parking Brake
305
Brake Assist
305
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
306
Ride Control Systems
306
Stabilitrak ® System
306
Locking Rear Axle
309
Continuous Damping
310
Control (CDC)
310
Automatic Level Control
310
Cruise Control
311
Object Detection Systems
314
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
314
Rear Vision
316
Camera (RVC)
316
Fuel
320
Recommended Fuel
321
Gasoline Specifications
321
And Canada Only)
321
California Fuel
321
Requirements
321
Fuel Additives
322
Fuels in Foreign Countries
322
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
323
Filling the Tank
324
Filling a Portable Fuel
326
Container
326
General Towing
326
Information
326
Towing Tips
326
Parking on Hills
330
Trailer Towing
331
Towing Equipment
335
Trailer Sway
343
Control (TSC)
343
Add-On Electrical
344
Equipment
344
Conversions and Add-Ons
344
General Information
345
Vehicle Care
345
General Information
346
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
347
Accessories and Modifications
347
Vehicle Checks
348
Doing Your Own Service Work
348
Hood
349
Engine Oil
352
Engine Oil Life System
355
Automatic Transmission
357
Automatic Transmission Fluid
357
Fluid
357
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
360
Cooling System
362
Engine Coolant
362
Engine Overheating
366
Operating Mode
368
Overheated Engine
368
Engine Fan
369
Power Steering Fluid
369
Washer Fluid
370
Brakes
371
Brake Fluid
372
Battery
374
Four-Wheel Drive
374
Front Axle
375
Rear Axle
375
Function Check
377
Starter Switch Check
377
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
378
Glass Replacement
379
Headlamp Aiming
379
Bulb Replacement
382
Halogen Bulbs
382
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
382
License Plate Lamp
383
Replacement Bulbs
383
Electrical System
384
Breakers
385
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
385
Fuses and Circuit
385
Block
390
Instrument Panel Fuse
390
Wheels and Tires
393
Tires
393
Tire Sidewall Labeling
394
Tire Designations
396
Tire Terminology and Definitions
397
Tire Pressure
400
System
402
Tire Pressure Monitor
402
Operation
403
Tire Pressure Monitor
403
Tire Inspection
406
Tire Rotation
406
When It Is Time for New
407
Tires
407
Buying New Tires
408
Different Size Tires and Wheels
410
Uniform Tire Quality
410
Grading
410
Wheel Alignment and Tire
412
Balance
412
Wheel Replacement
412
Tire Chains
413
If a Tire Goes Flat
414
Tire Changing
416
Secondary Latch System
427
Full-Size Spare Tire
430
Jump Starting
430
Towing the Vehicle
435
Recreational Vehicle
435
Appearance Care
440
Exterior Care
440
Interior Care
443
Floor Mats
446
Service and Maintenance
447
Maintenance Schedule
449
Services
454
And Care
455
Lubricants, and Parts
458
Maintenance Replacement Parts
460
Maintenance Records
461
Technical Data
465
Vehicle Data
466
Engine Drive Belt Routing
467
Customer Information
469
Customer Information
471
Customer Satisfaction
471
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
471
Customer Assistance for Text
472
Customer Assistance Offices
472
Customer Satisfaction
472
And Canada)
472
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
472
Online Owner Center
474
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
475
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
475
Roadside Assistance Program
480
Scheduling Service Appointments
480
Courtesy Transportation Program
481
(U.S. and Canada)
482
Collision Damage Repair
482
Ordering Information
484
Service Publications
484
Reporting Safety Defects
485
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
486
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
487
Event Data Recorders
487
Navigation System
488
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
488
Radio Frequency Statement
488
Onstar Services
489
Onstar Services
490
For Children (Latch)
503
Object Detection Systems
503
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Chevrolet 2012 Avalanche Owner's Manual (488 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 7.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Index
4
Onstar
5
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Memory Features
15
Second Row Seats
15
Heated and Ventilated Seats
16
Safety Belts
16
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Passenger Sensing System
17
Mirror Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
20
Exterior Lighting
21
Climate Controls
22
Vehicle Features
25
Portable Audio Devices
27
Cruise Control
28
Universal Remote System
30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
30
Maintenance
32
Performance and Maintenance
32
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
33
Onstar Overview
34
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Interior Mirrors
35
Keys
36
Keys and Locks
36
Keys, Doors, and Windows
36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
37
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
37
Remote Vehicle Start
39
Door Locks
41
Automatic Door Locks
42
Delayed Locking
42
Lockout Protection
42
Power Door Locks
42
Safety Locks
42
Midgate
43
Doors
43
Tailgate
49
Power Assist Steps
50
Vehicle Security
50
Anti-Theft Alarm System
50
Immobilizer
52
Immobilizer Operation
52
Exterior Mirrors
53
Convex Mirrors
53
Power Mirrors
54
Folding Mirrors
55
Heated Mirrors
55
Automatic Dimming Mirror
55
Park Tilt Mirrors
56
Automatic Dimming Rearview
56
Interior Mirrors
56
Manual Rearview Mirror
56
Windows
57
Power Windows
58
Sun Visors
59
Sunroof
59
Seats and Restraints
61
Head Restraints
62
Seats and Restraints
62
Head Restraints
62
Front Seats
63
Seat Adjustment
63
Center Seat
64
Lumbar Adjustment
64
Power Seat Adjustment
64
Reclining Seatbacks
65
Memory Seats
67
Heated and Ventilated Front
68
Rear Seats
70
Safety Belts
71
Rear Seats
70
Safety Belts
72
How to Wear Safety Belts
72
Properly
72
Lap-Shoulder Belt
73
Lap Belt
78
Pregnancy
78
Safety Belt Use During
78
Safety Belt Care
79
Safety Belt Extender
79
Safety System Check
79
Airbag System
80
Replacing Safety Belt System
80
Where Are the Airbags
82
When Should an Airbag
84
Inflate
84
What Makes an Airbag
85
Inflate
85
How Does an Airbag
86
Restrain
86
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
86
Passenger Sensing
88
System
88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
92
Airbag System Check
93
Child Restraints
94
Older Children
94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
94
Infants and Young
97
Children
97
Child Restraint Systems
99
Where to Put the
101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
103
Latch System
103
System
106
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
109
Securing Child Restraints
109
Position)
111
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
109
Securing Child Restraints
111
Position)
112
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
112
Storage
115
Center Console Storage
115
Storage Compartments
115
Luggage/Load Locations
116
Cargo Area
116
Top-Box Storage
116
Additional Storage Features
119
Cargo Cover Panels
119
Cargo Tie-Downs
125
Roof Rack System
125
Instruments and Controls
127
Controls
128
Instruments and Controls
130
Horn
130
Windshield Wiper/Washer
130
Compass
131
Clock
133
Power Outlets
134
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
135
Instrument Cluster
136
Speedometer
137
Odometer
137
Trip Odometer
137
Tachometer
137
Fuel Gauge
137
Engine Oil Pressure
138
Gauge
138
Engine Coolant Temperature
139
Safety Belt Reminders
140
Voltmeter Gauge
140
Airbag Readiness Light
141
Passenger Airbag Status
142
Indicator
142
Charging System Light
143
Indicator Lamp
144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
144
Brake System Warning
146
Light
146
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
147
Tow/Haul Mode Light
147
Tire Pressure Light
148
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
148
Engine Oil Pressure Light
149
Low Fuel Warning Light
149
Security Light
149
Cruise Control Light
150
Front Fog Lamp Light
150
High-Beam on Light
150
Center (DIC)
151
Driver Information
151
Information Displays
151
Battery Voltage and Charging
159
Vehicle Messages
159
Brake System Messages
160
Door Ajar Messages
160
Engine Cooling System
161
Engine Oil Messages
162
Engine Power Messages
162
Fuel System Messages
163
Key and Lock Messages
163
Lamp Messages
163
Object Detection System
163
Messages
164
Ride Control System
164
Messages
165
Airbag System Messages
165
Anti-Theft Alarm System
165
Tire Messages
165
Transmission Messages
166
Vehicle Reminder
167
Messages
167
Washer Fluid Messages
167
Vehicle Personalization
168
Universal Remote System
176
Programming
176
Universal Remote System
180
Operation
180
Lighting
181
Exterior Lighting
181
Exterior Lamp Controls
181
Lighting Features
181
Exterior Lamps off
182
Reminder
182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
183
Flash-To-Pass
183
Daytime Running
183
Lamps (DRL)
183
Automatic Headlamp
183
System
183
Hazard Warning Flashers
184
Turn and Lane-Change
185
Signals
185
Fog Lamps
185
Exterior Cargo Lamps
186
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
186
Control
187
Dome Lamps
187
Lighting Features
187
Reading Lamps
187
Entry/Exit Lighting
187
Battery Load Management
187
Battery Power Protection
188
Infotainment System
189
Rear Seat Infotainment
189
Introduction
190
Infotainment System
190
Theft-Deterrent Feature
190
Operation
191
Radio
196
AM-FM Radio
196
Satellite Radio
197
Radio Reception
200
Satellite Radio Antenna
201
CD Player
201
Audio Players
201
CD/DVD Player
206
Auxiliary Devices
217
Rear Seat Entertainment
221
(RSE) System
221
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
231
System
231
Bluetooth
233
Phone
233
Agreements
240
Climate Control Systems
241
Climate Controls
241
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
244
Air Vents
250
Driving and Operating
251
Driving Information
252
Distracted Driving
252
Control of a Vehicle
253
Defensive Driving
253
Drunk Driving
253
Loss of Control
255
Off-Road Recovery
255
Off-Road Driving
256
Driving on Wet Roads
261
Highway Hypnosis
262
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
263
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
264
Vehicle Load Limits
266
New Vehicle Break-In
271
Starting and Operating
271
Ignition Positions
272
Starting the Engine
274
Engine Heater
275
Shifting into Park
276
Shifting out of Park
277
Active Fuel Management
278
Parking over Things that Burn
278
Engine Exhaust
279
Manual Mode
283
Drive Systems
285
Transfer Case
289
Parking Brake
292
Brake Assist
293
Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
293
Ride Control Systems
294
Automatic Level Control
297
Locking Rear Axle
297
Object Detection Systems
300
Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
302
Fuel
306
California Fuel
307
Requirements
307
Gasoline Specifications
307
And Canada Only)
307
Recommended Fuel
307
Fuel Additives
308
Fuels in Foreign Countries
308
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
309
Filling the Tank
310
Filling a Portable Fuel
312
Container
312
Towing
312
General Towing
312
Information
312
Towing Tips
312
Trailer Towing
317
Towing Equipment
321
Trailer Sway
329
Control (TSC)
329
Conversions and Add-Ons
330
Add-On Electrical
330
Equipment
330
Vehicle Care
331
General Information
332
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
333
Accessories and Modifications
333
Vehicle Checks
334
Doing Your Own
334
Service Work
334
Hood
335
Engine Compartment
336
Engine Oil
338
Engine Oil Life System
340
Automatic Transmission
341
Automatic Transmission Fluid
341
Fluid
341
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
344
Cooling System
346
Engine Coolant
347
Engine Overheating
350
Overheated Engine
352
Operating Mode
352
Engine Fan
353
Power Steering Fluid
353
Washer Fluid
354
Brakes
355
Brake Fluid
356
Battery
357
Four-Wheel Drive
358
Front Axle
359
Rear Axle
359
Starter Switch Check
360
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
361
Ignition Transmission Lock
361
Function Check
361
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
362
Glass Replacement
363
Headlamp Aiming
363
Bulb Replacement
365
Halogen Bulbs
365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
365
License Plate Lamp
366
Replacement Bulbs
367
Electrical System Electrical System
367
Overload
367
Fuses and Circuit
368
Breakers
368
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
368
Block
372
Instrument Panel Fuse
372
Block
375
Wheels and Tires
376
Tires
376
Tire Sidewall Labeling
377
Tire Designations
379
Tire Terminology and Definitions
380
Tire Pressure
383
System
384
Tire Pressure Monitor System
384
Operation
385
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
385
Tire Inspection
388
Tire Rotation
389
When It Is Time for New
390
Tires
390
Buying New Tires
391
Grading
392
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
392
Wheels
392
Balance
394
Wheel Replacement
394
Tire Chains
395
If a Tire Goes Flat
396
Tire Changing
397
Secondary Latch System
407
Full-Size Spare Tire
409
Jump Starting
410
Towing the Vehicle
414
Recreational Vehicle
415
Towing
415
Appearance Care
419
Exterior Care
419
Interior Care
422
Floor Mats
425
Service and Maintenance
427
Maintenance Schedule
429
Services
434
Lubricants, and Parts
437
Maintenance Replacement Parts
439
Maintenance Records
440
Technical Data
443
Vehicle Data
444
Canada)
447
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
447
Privacy
447
Customer Information
447
Online Owner Center
452
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
453
Scheduling Service Appointments
458
Collision Damage Repair
460
Service Publications Ordering Information
462
Reporting Safety Defects
463
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
464
Event Data Recorders
465
Privacy
465
Onstar
466
Navigation System
466
Identification (RFID)
466
Radio Frequency Statement
466
Statement
466
Onstar Services
467
Emergency
468
Navigation
468
Security
468
Onstar Services
468
Connections
469
Diagnostics
471
Onstar Additional Information
471
Onstar Additional
471
Antilock Brake
475
Object Detection Systems
482
Retained Accessory
485
Roadside Assistance
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