Driving Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2006 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving .............................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-5
Braking .........................................................4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-7
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-8
Locking Rear Axle ..........................................4-8
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StabiliTrak System ........................................4-9
Steering ......................................................4-12
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-14
Passing .......................................................4-14
Loss of Control .............................................4-16
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-17
Driving at Night ............................................4-31
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-32
City Driving ..................................................4-35
Freeway Driving ...........................................4-36
Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-37
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-38
Winter Driving ..............................................4-40
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow .............................................4-44
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-44
Recovery Hooks ...........................................4-45
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-46
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment .......4-52
Truck-Camper Loading Information ..................4-56
Towing ..........................................................4-56
Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-56
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-57
Level Control ...............................................4-61
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-62
Trailer Recommendations ...............................4-75
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