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Chevrolet 2004 Avalanche Owner's Manual (524 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

73
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Canadian Owners
    2
  - Safety Warnings and Symbols
    3
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
  - Seats and Restraint Systems
    7
  - Front Seats
    8
- Manual Passenger Seat
  8
  - Power Seats
    8
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Rear Seat Operation
    13
  - Rear Seats
    13
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    15
- Safety Belts
  15
- Why Safety Belts Work
  16
- Right Front Passenger Position
  28
- Lap Belt
  29
- Older Children
  36
- Infants and Young Children
  38
  - Child Restraint Systems
    42
- Where to Put the Restraint
  44
- Top Strap
  45
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  47
- Air Bag Systems
  56
  - Where Are the Air Bags
    59
  - When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate
    61
- Frontal Air Bags
  61
- Side Impact Air Bags
  62
- Passenger Sensing System
  65
- Restraint System Check
  71
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  72
  - Table of Contents
    73
- Features and Controls
  
  73
- Keys
  
  75
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    76
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    77
  - Battery Replacement
    78
  - Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    78
    
    Door Locks
    80
    
    Delayed Locking
    81
    
    Power Door Locks
    81
    
    Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    82
    
    Programmable Locking Feature
    82
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    83
    
    Lockout Protection
    84
    
    Rear Door Security Locks
    84
  - Midgate Operation
    85
  - Tailgate Removal
    95
- Windows
  
  96
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    97
    
    Power Windows
    97
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  98
  - Sun Visors
    97
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    98
  - Testing the Alarm
    99
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    100
    
    Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    100
    
    Ignition Positions
    101
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    101
    
    Starting Your Engine
    102
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    103
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    103
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    104
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    105
  - Front Axle Locking Feature
    108
    
    Tow/Haul Mode
    108
  - Automatic Transfer Case
    109
    
    Shifting into NEUTRAL
    112
    
    Parking Brake
    113
    
    Shifting into Park (P)
    114
  - Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    116
  - Torque Lock
    116
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    117
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    117
    
    Engine Exhaust
    118
    
    Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    118
- Mirrors
  
  120
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
    120
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    121
  - Compass Variance
    122
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    123
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    123
  - Compass Calibration
    123
  - Passenger Air Bag Indicator
    123
  - Compass Operation
    124
    
    Temperature Display
    124
    
    Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
    126
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    126
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    127
    
    Power Folding Mirrors
    127
    
    Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
    128
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    128
- Onstar System
  
  129
  - Onstar Services
    129
- Homelink Transmitter
  
  131
  - Programming the Homelink Transmitter
    131
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    133
  - Resetting Defaults
    134
    
    Erasing Homelink
    134
- Storage Areas
  
  135
  - Using Homelink
    134
  - Center Console Storage Area
    135
  - Center Overhead Console
    135
  - Front Armrest Storage Area
    135
  - Glove Box
    135
  - Luggage Carrier
    135
  - Rear Storage Area
    136
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    137
  - Cargo Panel Storage System
    139
  - Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    143
    
    All-Weather Cargo Area
    147
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    147
  - Maintenance and Cleaning
    148
  - Top Drain Grates – Removal and Cleaning
    149
  - Side Rail Channels
    150
  - Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning
    151
    
    Top-Box Storage
    152
  - Cargo Area Floor Drains
    152
    
    Tonneau Cover
    153
    
    Removing the Tonneau Cover
    154
    
    Removing the Front/Rear Rails and Bows
    157
- Sunroof
  
  159
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  160
  - Memory Seat
    160
  - Easy Exit Seat
    162
Section 3 Instrument Panel

163
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  166
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    168
  - Horn
    169
  - Other Warning Devices
    169
  - Tilt Wheel
    169
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    170
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    170
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    171
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    171
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    171
  - Windshield Washer
    172
    
    Cruise Control
    173
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    174
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    174
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    176
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    176
    
    Exterior Lamps
    176
  - Windshield Wipers
    172
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    177
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    178
  - Lamps on Reminder
    178
  - Fog Lamps
    179
  - Puddle Lamps
    179
  - Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
    180
  - Cargo Lamps
    180
    
    Interior Lamps
    181
  - Dome Lamps
    181
  - Entry Lighting
    181
  - Exit Lighting
    181
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    181
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    182
  - Reading Lamps
    182
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    183
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    183
- Climate Controls
  
  184
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    184
    
    Automatic Operation
    185
    
    Manual Operation
    186
  - Air Conditioning
    188
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    189
  - Rear Window Defogger
    189
    
    Dual Climate Control System
    190
    
    Climate Controls Personalization
    192
    
    Operation Tips
    192
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    192
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  193
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    194
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    195
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    195
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    195
  - Tachometer
    195
  - Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    197
  - Charging System Light
    198
  - Brake System Warning Light
    199
  - Voltmeter Gage
    199
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    201
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    201
  - Traction off Light
    202
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    203
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    203
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    205
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    206
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    207
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    208
    
    Oil Pressure Gage
    208
    
    Cruise Control Light
    209
    
    Security Light
    209
    
    Tow/Haul Mode Light
    209
    
    Fuel Gage
    210
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    210
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  211
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    206
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    212
  - Trip Information Button
    212
  - Fuel Information Button
    214
  - Personalization Button
    215
    
    Automatic Locking
    216
    
    Automatic Unlocking
    217
    
    Delayed Locking
    217
    
    Perimeter Lighting
    218
    
    Remote Lock Feedback
    219
    
    Remote Unlock Feedback
    219
    
    Curb View Assist
    220
    
    Display Language
    221
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    222
  - Change Engine Oil
    222
  - Select Button
    222
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    223
  - Check Oil Level
    223
  - Engine Overheated
    223
  - Low Coolant Level
    223
  - Oil Life Reset
    223
  - Oil Pressure Low
    223
  - Battery Not Charging
    224
    
    Service Air Bag
    224
  - Reduced Engine Power
    224
    
    Service Brake System
    224
  - Check Washer Fluid
    225
  - Fuel Level Low
    225
  - Service Ride Control
    225
  - Tighten Fuel Cap
    225
  - Turn Signal on
    225
  - Trans Hot Idle Engine
    226
  - Transmission Hot
    226
  - Buckle Passenger
    227
  - Buckle Seatbelt
    227
  - Driver Door Ajar
    227
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    227
  - Keyfob X Battery Low
    228
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    228
  - Left Rear Door Ajar
    228
  - Traction Active
    228
  - Traction Sys Limited
    228
  - Service Stability
    229
- Audio System(S)
  
  230
  - Stability Sys Active
    229
  - Stability Sys Disabled
    229
  - Check Tire Pressure
    230
  - Service Tire Monitor
    230
    
    Radio with CD
    231
    
    Setting the Time
    231
    
    Contiguous Us States
    232
  - Playing the Radio
    232
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    232
  - Finding a Station
    233
  - Setting Preset Stations
    234
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    234
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    235
    
    Rds and XM
    235
  - Rds Messages
    236
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    236
  - Radio Messages
    237
    
    XM Radio Messages
    238
  - Playing a CD
    240
    
    Radio with Six-Disc CD
    242
  - Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    245
  - Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    245
    
    Playing a SpeciﬁC Loaded CD
    252
  - Using Song List Mode
    254
  - Listening to a DVD
    256
    
    Before You Drive
    256
    
    Rear Seat Entertainment System
    256
  - DVD Player
    257
    
    Playing a Disc
    258
  - Video Screen
    259
    
    DVD Messages
    259
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    259
  - Remote Control Buttons
    260
    
    Battery Replacement
    262
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    263
  - Audio Output
    264
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    267
    
    Rear Seat Audio Controls
    267
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    268
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    269
    
    DVD Distortion
    269
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    270
    
    Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    270
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    270
    
    Radio Reception
    270
  - Fm Stereo
    270
    
    Chime Level Adjustment
    271
    
    Fixed Mast Antenna
    271
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
    271
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

273
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  273
  - Defensive Driving
    274
  - Drunken Driving
    274
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  274
  - Control of a Vehicle
    277
  - Braking
    278
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    279
  - Braking in Emergencies
    280
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    280
    
    Traction Assist System (TAS)
    281
    
    Locking Rear Axle
    283
    
    Stabilitrak System
    283
  - Traction Control Operation
    284
    
    Steering
    286
  - Power Steering
    286
  - Steering Tips
    286
  - Steering in Emergencies
    287
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    288
    
    Passing
    288
    
    Loss of Control
    290
    
    Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
    291
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    291
    
    Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    292
  - Environmental Concerns
    293
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    293
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    294
  - Scanning the Terrain
    294
  - Approaching a Hill
    296
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    296
  - Driving Uphill
    297
  - Driving Downhill
    300
  - Driving Across an Incline
    301
  - Stalling on an Incline
    303
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    304
  - Driving in Water
    304
  - After Off-Road Driving
    305
    
    Driving at Night
    306
    
    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    307
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    309
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    309
    
    City Driving
    310
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    310
    
    Freeway Driving
    311
    
    Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    312
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    313
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    314
    
    Winter Driving
    316
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    316
  - If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    318
    
    If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    320
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    321
  - Using the Recovery Hooks
    321
- Towing
  
  323
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    323
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    323
  - Dinghy Towing
    324
    
    Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    324
    
    Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
    324
  - Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
    325
    
    Loading Your Vehicle
    326
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    326
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    327
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    329
  - Add-On Equipment
    332
    
    Level Control
    332
    
    Self-Adjusting
    332
    
    Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    333
    
    Trailer Recommendations
    337
    
    Truck-Camper Loading Information
    337
    
    Towing a Trailer
    338
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    338
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    340
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    342
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    343
  - Driving with a Trailer
    344
  - Safety Chains
    344
  - Trailer Brakes
    344
  - Backing up
    345
  - Following Distance
    345
    
    Making Turns
    345
  - Driving on Grades
    346
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    346
  - Parking on Hills
    347
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    348
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    348
    
    Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
    349
    
    Auxiliary Battery
    351
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

353
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  353
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    348
- Service
  
  355
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    355
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    356
- Fuel
  
  356
  - Gasoline Octane
    356
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    357
  - California Fuel
    357
  - Additives
    358
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    358
  - Filling Your Tank
    359
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    361
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  361
  - Hood Release
    362
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    364
  - Checking Engine Oil
    368
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    369
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    369
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    371
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    371
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    372
    
    Message System
    372
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    373
    
    When to Inspect
    373
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    375
  - When to Check and Change
    375
  - How to Check
    376
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    376
    
    Engine Coolant
    378
  - How to Add Fluid
    378
  - What to Use
    379
  - Checking Coolant
    380
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    381
    
    Engine Overheating
    381
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    381
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    382
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    383
    
    Cooling System
    384
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    386
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    390
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    390
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    391
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    391
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    392
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    392
    
    Brakes
    393
  - Brake Fluid
    393
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    394
  - What to Add
    394
  - Brake Wear
    395
    
    Battery
    396
  - Brake Adjustment
    396
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    396
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    396
    
    Jump Starting
    397
  - Vehicle Storage
    397
  - When to Check Lubricant
    404
- Rear Axle
  
  404
  - How to Check Lubricant
    404
  - What to Use
    404
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  405
  - Transfer Case
    405
- Front Axle
  
  406
  - When to Check and Change Lubricant
    406
- Bulb Replacement
  
  407
  - Halogen Bulbs
    407
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    410
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    411
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    413
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    413
  - Taillamps
    413
  - Vehicles with Gray Body-Side Cladding
    413
  - Replacement Bulbs
    414
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  415
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    416
- Tires
  
  416
  - Tire Size
    420
    
    Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    421
    
    Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    424
  - When to Check
    424
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System
    425
    
    Tire Inspection and Rotation
    428
    
    When It Is Time for New Tires
    429
    
    Buying New Tires
    430
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    431
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    431
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    432
    
    Wheel Replacement
    432
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    433
    
    Tire Chains
    434
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    435
    
    Changing a Flat Tire
    436
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    437
    
    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    441
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
    449
  - Secondary Latch System
    452
    
    Spare Tire
    455
- Appearance Care
  
  456
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    456
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    456
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    457
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric
    457
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    458
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    458
  - Cleaning Leather
    458
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    458
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    458
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    459
    
    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    459
    
    Weatherstrips
    459
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    459
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    460
  - Finish Care
    460
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    460
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    461
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    461
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    462
    
    Finish Damage
    462
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    462
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    462
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    463
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  464
  - Engine Identification
    464
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    464
- Electrical System
  
  465
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    465
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    465
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    466
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    465
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    466
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    468
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    469
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  474
  - Engine Specifications
    474
  - Wheels and Tires
    475

Chevrolet 2004 Avalanche Owner's Manual (548 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

75
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Front Seats
  8
- Manual Passenger Seat
  8
- Power Seats
  8
- Power Lumbar
  9
- Heated Seats
  10
- Reclining Seatbacks
  11
- Head Restraints
  13
- Rear Seat Operation
  13
- Rear Seats
  13
- Safety Belts
  15
- Why Safety Belts Work
  16
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  19
- Driver Position
  20
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  20
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  28
- Center Front Passenger Position
  29
- Lap Belt
  29
- Right Front Passenger Position
  29
- Rear Seat Passengers
  30
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
  33
- Safety Belt Extender
  35
- Child Restraints
  36
- Older Children
  36
- Infants and Young Children
  38
- Child Restraint Systems
  42
- Where to Put the Restraint
  44
- Top Strap
  46
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  47
- Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
  50
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  53
- Where Are the Air Bags
  60
- Frontal Air Bags
  63
- Side Impact Air Bags
  64
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain
  65
- Passenger Sensing System
  68
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
  73
- Restraint System Check
  73
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  74
- Table of Contents
  75
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  78
- Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  79
- Battery Replacement
  80
- Door Locks
  82
- Doors and Locks
  82
- Power Door Locks
  83
- Delayed Locking
  84
- Programmable Automatic Door Locks
  84
- Lockout Protection
  87
- Rear Door Security Locks
  87
- Tailgate Removal
  98
- Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
  100
- Power Windows
  100
- Sun Visors
  100
- Testing the Alarm
  102
- Ignition Positions
  105
- Starting Your Engine
  106
- Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
  107
- Engine Coolant Heater
  107
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  108
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
  108
- Automatic Transfer Case
  112
- Front Axle Locking Feature
  112
- Parking Brake
  116
- Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
  119
- Torque Lock
  119
- Parking over Things that Burn
  120
- Shifting out of Park (P)
  120
- Engine Exhaust
  121
- Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
  122
- Mirrors
  
  123
- Onstar System
  
  133
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    134
  - Onstar Personal Calling
    134
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    134
- Homelink Transmitter
  
  135
  - Programming the Homelink Transmitter
    136
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    138
    
    Using Homelink
    138
- Storage Areas
  
  139
  - Glove Box
    139
  - Center Overhead Console
    139
  - Resetting Defaults
    139
  - Front Armrest Storage Area
    139
  - Center Console Storage Area
    140
  - Luggage Carrier
    140
  - Rear Storage Area
    141
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    141
    
    Cargo Panel Storage System
    144
    
    Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    148
    
    Cargo Tie Downs
    151
  - All-Weather Cargo Area
    152
  - Side Rail Channels
    154
  - Top-Box Storage
    156
  - Cargo Area Floor Drains
    156
  - Tonneau Cover
    157
  - Removing the Tonneau Cover
    158
- Sunroof
  
  163
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  164
  - Memory Seat
    164
  - Easy Exit Seat
    166
Section 3 Instrument Panel

167
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  170
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    172
  - Other Warning Devices
    173
  - Horn
    173
  - Tilt Wheel
    173
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    174
    
    Turn and Lane Change Signals
    174
    
    Windshield Wipers
    176
    
    Windshield Washer
    176
    
    Cruise Control
    177
  - Exterior Lamps
    180
    
    Automatic Headlamp System
    182
    
    Lamps on Reminder
    182
    
    Puddle Lamps
    183
    
    Fog Lamps
    184
    
    Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
    185
    
    Cargo Lamps
    185
  - Interior Lamps
    186
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    186
    
    Dome Lamps
    186
    
    Reading Lamps
    187
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    187
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    188
- Climate Controls
  
  188
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    188
  - Air Conditioning
    193
  - Dual Climate Control System
    195
  - Outlet Adjustment
    198
  - Climate Controls Personalization
    198
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  199
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    200
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    201
  - Tachometer
    201
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    202
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    202
  - Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    204
  - Charging System Light
    206
  - Voltmeter Gage
    207
  - Brake System Warning Light
    208
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    209
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    209
  - Traction off Light
    210
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    211
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    211
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    213
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    214
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    214
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    215
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    216
  - Security Light
    217
  - Cruise Control Light
    217
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    217
  - Fuel Gage
    218
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    218
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  219
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    220
    
    Trip Information Button
    220
    
    Fuel Information Button
    222
    
    Personalization Button
    224
    
    Select Button
    231
    
    Change Engine Oil
    231
    
    Oil Life Reset
    231
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    231
    
    Oil Pressure Low
    231
    
    Check Oil Level
    232
    
    Engine Overheated
    232
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    232
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    232
    
    Battery Not Charging
    232
    
    Service Air Bag
    233
    
    Service Ride Control
    233
    
    Service Brake System
    233
    
    Turn Signal on
    233
    
    Fuel Level Low
    233
    
    Service 4Wd
    233
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    233
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    234
    
    Transmission Hot
    234
    
    Trans Hot Idle Engine
    234
    
    Buckle Passenger
    235
    
    Buckle Seatbelt
    235
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    235
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    236
    
    Keyfob X Battery Low
    236
    
    Traction Active
    236
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    236
    
    Traction Sys Limited
    236
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    236
    
    Stability Sys Active
    237
    
    Stability Sys Disabled
    237
    
    Service Stability
    237
- Audio System(S)
  
  238
  - Check Tire Pressure
    238
  - Service Tire Monitor
    238
  - Setting the Time
    239
  - Radio with CD
    239
    
    Radio Messages
    246
    
    Using Song List Mode
    263
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    265
    
    Before You Drive
    266
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    267
    
    Audio Output
    268
    
    Video Screen
    269
    
    DVD Player
    270
    
    Remote Control
    272
    
    DVD Messages
    277
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    278
    
    DVD Distortion
    278
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    278
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    280
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    280
  - Radio Reception
    281
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    282
  - Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    282
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    282
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    283
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    283
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

285
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  286
  - Defensive Driving
    286
  - Drunken Driving
    286
  - Control of a Vehicle
    290
  - Braking
    290
  - Traction Assist System (TAS)
    293
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    293
  - Locking Rear Axle
    295
  - Stabilitrak System
    295
    
    Traction Control Operation
    297
  - Steering
    299
    
    Power Steering
    299
    
    Steering Tips
    299
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    300
  - Off-Road Recovery
    301
  - Passing
    301
  - Loss of Control
    303
  - Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
    304
    
    Environmental Concerns
    305
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    306
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    307
    
    Approaching a Hill
    308
    
    Driving Uphill
    309
    
    Driving Downhill
    311
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    313
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    314
    
    Driving in Water
    316
  - Driving at Night
    317
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    319
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    321
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    321
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    322
  - City Driving
    322
  - Freeway Driving
    323
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    325
  - Highway Hypnosis
    326
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    327
  - Winter Driving
    328
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    329
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    333
    
    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    334
    
    Using the Recovery Hooks
    334
- Towing
  
  336
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    336
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    336
    
    Dinghy Towing
    337
    
    Dolly Towing
    338
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    339
  - Level Control
    346
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    347
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    351
  - Trailer Recommendations
    351
  - Towing a Trailer
    352
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    353
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    355
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    357
    
    Trailer Brakes
    359
    
    Safety Chains
    359
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    360
    
    Making Turns
    360
    
    Following Distance
    360
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    361
    
    Driving on Grades
    361
    
    Parking on Hills
    362
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    363
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    363
    
    Auxiliary Battery
    366
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

367
- Service
  
  369
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    370
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    371
- Fuel
  
  371
  - Gasoline Octane
    371
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    371
  - California Fuel
    372
  - Additives
    372
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    373
  - Filling Your Tank
    373
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    375
    
    Checking Things under the Hood
    376
    
    Hood Release
    376
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    378
  - Engine Oil
    382
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    383
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    385
    
    Gm Oil Life System
    385
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    385
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    386
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    387
    
    How to Inspect
    387
    
    When to Inspect
    387
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    389
    
    When to Check and Change
    389
    
    How to Add Fluid
    392
  - Engine Coolant
    392
  - Checking Coolant
    394
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    395
  - Engine Overheating
    395
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    398
  - Cooling System
    399
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    401
  - Engine Fan Noise
    406
  - Power Steering Fluid
    407
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    408
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    408
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    408
  - Brakes
    409
    
    Brake Fluid
    409
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    410
    
    Brake Wear
    412
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    412
    
    Brake Adjustment
    412
  - Battery
    413
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    413
    
    Vehicle Storage
    413
  - Jump Starting
    414
- Rear Axle
  
  421
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  422
  - Transfer Case
    422
- Front Axle
  
  423
- Bulb Replacement
  
  424
  - Halogen Bulbs
    424
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    428
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    428
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    431
  - Taillamps
    431
  - Replacement Bulbs
    432
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  433
- Tires
  
  434
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    434
  - Tire Size
    438
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    442
  - When to Check
    443
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    443
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    447
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    448
  - Buying New Tires
    449
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    451
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    452
  - Wheel Replacement
    452
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    453
  - Tire Chains
    454
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    455
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    456
    
    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    457
    
    Secondary Latch System
    473
  - Spare Tire
    476
- Appearance Care
  
  477
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    477
    
    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    478
    
    Using Cleaner on Fabric
    478
    
    Cleaning Vinyl
    479
    
    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    479
    
    Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    479
    
    Cleaning Leather
    479
    
    Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    479
  - Care of Safety Belts
    480
  - Weatherstrips
    480
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    480
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    480
    
    Finish Care
    481
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    482
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    483
  - Finish Damage
    483
  - Underbody Maintenance
    483
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    483
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    484
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  485
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    485
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    485
- Electrical System
  
  485
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    486
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    486
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    486
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    486
    
    Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    488
    
    Underhood Fuse Block
    489
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  494

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Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Chevrolet 2004 Avalanche Owner's Manual (548 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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