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Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
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Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .9
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Avalanche. Please read this information about your vehicle's
features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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System . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .15
Power Running Boards . . . . . . .15
Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Folding the Rear Seats . . . . . . . .19
Lowering the Midgate™ . . . . . . .19
StabiliTrak
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .22
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    My GMLink ....24 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Avalanche. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not...

  • Page 2: Driver Information Instrument Panel

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel N O P The main features of the instrument J. Dome Lamp Override Button/Fog panel include: Lamp Switch/Instrument Panel Brightness Knob A. Air Outlets K. Automatic Transfer Case Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever L.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is N. Charging System Light equipped with this cluster or one very O. Airbag Readiness Light similar to it. The instrument panel cluster P. Antilock Brake System Warning Light includes these key features: Q.

  • Page 4: Driver Information Center

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche (Vehicle Information): Press Driver Information Center this button to display the oil life, English/Metric units, tire pressure and tire pressure system programming (if equipped), engine hours and Remote Keyless Entry programming. (Customization): Press this button to customize certain vehicle features to your preference.
  • Page 5 Customization features include: Compass Operation • Display Language — DIC To adjust for compass variance when information can be displayed in traveling on a long-distance trip or to several languages calibrate the compass, refer to your Owner Manual. • Auto Door Lock — Automatically locks the vehicle doors Warnings and Messages •...

  • Page 6: Safety & Security Remote Keyless Entry

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche SAFETY & SECURITY OnStar ® (if equipped) Remote Keyless Entry Your vehicle features the OnStar Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- Directions & Connections Plan, with one mitter includes the following functions: year of OnStar service from the date (Remote Vehicle Start)

  • Page 7: Comfort

    COMFORT Power Seat Controls (if equipped) The heated front seat controls are locat- ed on the front doors. The power seat controls for the driver (Heated Seatback): Press the top and front passenger are located on the button to turn on the heated seatback. outboard side of their seats.

  • Page 8: Memory Settings

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche Memory Settings (if equipped) Adjustable Pedals (if equipped) The memory buttons are located on The accelera- the driver’s door. Settings can be tor and brake programmed for the driver’s seat (the pedals can be lumbar setting is saved only on vehicles adjusted to a equipped with cooled seats), outside comfortable...

  • Page 9: Entertainment

    Automatic Operation (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to activate the rear window To set the automatic mode: defogger and the heated outside 1. Press the AUTO button. rearview mirrors (if equipped). The 2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s defogger and heated mirrors will shut off temperature using the + or –...
  • Page 10 Getting to Know Your Avalanche CAT (Category): Press this button to (Information): Press this button to find XM stations (if equipped) within a display additional text information relat- desired category. ed to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 song. Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio player can be connected to the auxiliary FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go...
  • Page 11 To store favorite stations: The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will appear on the display. 1. Press the BAND button to select the band (AM; FM; or XM, if equipped). 2. Press the pushbutton under any of the labels to be changed. 2.

  • Page 12: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche To eject a CD: Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped) • To eject the CD that is currently play- ing, press the (EJECT) button once. • To eject all CDs, press and hold the EJECT button for two seconds. If a CD is not removed after several sec- onds, it will automatically be pulled back into the player.

  • Page 13: Rear Seat Audio And Dvd Rear Seat Entertainment Systems

    Rear Seat Entertainment (DVD) ® Radio (if equipped) The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) XM Radio offers more than 170 system has all the functions of the RSA channels of digital-quality sound that system, with the added features of a goes wherever you go — coast to CD/DVD player as part of the front coast —...

  • Page 14: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    + or – button Not all phones will support all functions. to increase or decrease the Visit www.chevrolet.com/bluetooth volume. for more information. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. (Next/Previous/End): Press the...

  • Page 15: Remote Vehicle Start

    When you enter the vehicle after a Remote Vehicle Start remote start, the key must be inserted in (if equipped) the ignition and turned to the Run posi- tion before driving. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by using Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- will not operate if the key is in the igni-...

  • Page 16: Auto Turn Signal

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche Auto Turn Signal Rainsense ™ II Windshield Wipers (if equipped) The turn signal lever includes an auto- matic lane change signal feature. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow on the instru- ment panel cluster starts to flash, and then release the lever.

  • Page 17: Heated Windshield Washer

    The system uses a light sensor, located (High): Rotate the band up to this position to turn on the wipers to the on top of the instrument panel, to deter- high speed setting. mine light conditions. For proper system operation, avoid placing any objects on (Washer): Push the paddle on top or near the sensor.

  • Page 18: Sunroof

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche The rear parking assist display is located Sunroof (if equipped) near the rear window. The lights on the display provide distance information. The open/close and vent switches for Low-toned continuous beeps play out of the power sunroof are located on the the speakers when objects are within 23 overhead console.

  • Page 19: Universal Home Remote

    Universal Home Remote Lowering the Midgate ™ (if equipped) The Midgate can be lowered with the The Universal Home Remote is a com- rear window in place or while the win- bined universal transmitter and receiver dow is secured in the Midgate window that can activate up to three devices, storage pocket.

  • Page 20: Rear Window Removal And Storage

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche To lower the Midgate with the rear Rear Window Removal and window stored in the Midgate window Storage storage pocket: To remove the rear window: 1. Fold the rear seats (see Folding the Rear Seats). 1.
  • Page 21 6. Turn both win- dow lock knobs, located at the top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. When both lock knobs 4. Tilt the glass slightly and guide the are in the locked position, the window bottom edge into the window frame’s is securely stored.

  • Page 22: Performance & Maintenance

    Getting to Know Your Avalanche Pressure) warning light on the instru- PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE ment panel. The low tire pressure warn- ing light will remain on until you correct StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control the tire pressure. System You may also have a CHECK TIRE StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- PRESSURE message appear on the controlled vehicle stability and traction...

  • Page 23: Reset The Engine Oil Life System

    Reset the Engine Oil Life Maximizing Fuel Economy System Your driving behavior is a big contributor to your vehicle’s fuel economy. The Oil Life System calculates engine oil Modifying your driving habits will life based on vehicle use and displays improve your fuel mileage.

  • Page 24: Owner Information

    (1-800-243-8872) • Vehicle model, year and color TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle mileage As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance pro- • Vehicle license plate number gram.

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