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Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Owner's Manual (514 pages)

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Table of Contents
  5
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  5
- Manual Seats
  6
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Power Seats
    7
  - Manual Lumbar
    8
  - Power Lumbar
    8
  - Heated Seats
    9
  - Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
    10
  - Easy Exit Seat
    11
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    12
  - Manual Reclining Seatbacks
    13
  - Head Restraints
    14
  - Power Reclining Seatbacks
    14
  - Rear Seat Operation
    15
  - Center Seat
    15
- Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation
  
  15
- Child Restraints
  
  38
  - Older Children
    38
- Safety Belts
  
  39
- Airbag System
  
  60
- Restraint System Check
  
  75
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    75
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    76
Section 2 Features and Controls

77
- Features and Controls
  
  77
- Keys
  
  79
- Doors and Locks
  
  86
  - Door Locks
    86
  - Power Door Locks
    86
  - Delayed Locking
    86
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    87
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    87
  - Lockout Protection
    88
  - Midgate
    88
    
    Reinstalling the Rear Glass
    93
    
    Lowering the Midgate
    95
  - Tailgate
    98
  - Tailgate Removal
    98
  - Power Running Boards
    98
- Windows
  
  99
  - Power Windows
    100
    
    Express-Down Windows
    101
    
    Window Lockout
    101
  - Sun Visors
    101
  - Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
    101
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  102
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    102
  - Testing the Alarm
    103
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    104
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  105
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    105
  - Ignition Positions
    106
  - Key in the Ignition
    107
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    107
  - Starting the Engine
    107
  - Starting Procedure
    108
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    109
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    109
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    110
  - Active Fuel Management
    111
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    111
  - Front Axle Locking Feature
    115
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    115
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    115
    
    Automatic Transfer Case
    116
    
    Shifting into Neutral
    119
    
    Shifting out of Neutral
    120
  - Parking Brake
    121
  - Shifting into PARK (P)
    122
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    123
    
    Torque Lock
    123
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    124
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    124
  - Engine Exhaust
    125
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    126
- Mirrors
  
  127
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    127
    
    Temperature and Compass Display
    127
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
    128
    
    Compass Variance
    128
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    129
    
    Compass Calibration
    129
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    129
    
    Display
    129
    
    Compass Operation
    130
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    131
    
    Convex Mirror
    132
    
    Heated Mirrors
    132
    
    Manual Folding
    132
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    133
    
    Automatic Dimming
    133
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    134
- Object Detection Systems
  
  135
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    135
  - How the System Works
    136
- Onstar System
  
  137
  - Onstar Services
    138
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    139
  - How Onstar Service Works
    139
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    139
  - Your Responsibility
    140
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  140
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    141
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    146
    
    Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
    146
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    146
- Storage Areas
  
  147
  - Glove Box
    147
  - Cupholder(S)
    147
  - Center Overhead Console
    147
  - Front Armrest Storage Area
    147
  - Center Console Storage
    147
  - Luggage Carrier
    148
  - Rear Storage Area
    148
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    149
    
    Cargo Panel Storage System
    151
    
    Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    156
    
    Cargo Tie Downs
    161
  - All-Weather Cargo Area
    162
    
    Maintenance and Cleaning
    163
    
    Top Drain Grates - Removal and Cleaning
    163
    
    Side Rail Channels
    165
    
    Cargo Area Floor Drains
    166
  - Top-Box Storage
    167
  - Tonneau Cover
    167
    
    Removing the Tonneau Cover
    168
    
    Removing the Front/Rear Rails and Bows
    171
- Sunroof
  
  174
Section 3 Instrument Panel

177
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  180
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    182
  - Other Warning Devices
    182
  - Horn
    182
  - Tilt Wheel
    182
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    183
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    183
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    184
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    184
  - Flash-To-Pass
    184
  - Windshield Wipers
    185
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    185
  - Windshield Washer
    186
    
    Heated Windshield Washer
    187
  - Cruise Control
    187
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    188
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    190
  - Exterior Lamps
    190
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    191
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    191
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    192
  - Fog Lamps
    193
  - Exterior Cargo Lamps
    193
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    193
  - Dome Lamps
    194
  - Dome Lamp Override
    194
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    194
  - Reading Lamps
    194
  - Electric Power Management
    194
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    195
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    195
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    196
- Climate Controls
  
  196
  - Climate Control System
    196
    
    Manual Operation
    196
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    198
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    198
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    199
    
    Driver's Side Temperature Control
    199
    
    Passenger's Side Temperature Control
    199
    
    Automatic Operation
    200
    
    Manual Operation
    201
    
    Air Conditioning
    202
  - Outlet Adjustment
    205
  - Operation Tips
    205
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  206
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    207
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    208
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    208
  - Trip Odometer
    208
  - Tachometer
    208
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    208
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    209
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    210
  - Charging System Light
    212
  - Voltmeter Gage
    212
  - Brake System Warning Light
    213
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    214
  - Stabilitrak Indicator Light
    214
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    215
  - Tire Pressure Light
    215
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    216
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    217
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    217
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    218
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    219
  - Maintenance Schedule
    219
  - Oil Pressure Light
    220
  - Security Light
    220
  - Fog Lamp Light
    221
  - Cruise Control Light
    221
  - Highbeam on Light
    221
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    221
  - Fuel Gage
    222
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    223
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  223
  - DIC Operation and Displays (with DIC Buttons)
    224
    
    Trip Odometer
    225
    
    Average Economy
    226
    
    Fuel Range
    226
    
    Blank Display
    227
    
    Transmission Temperature
    227
    
    Tire Pressure
    228
  - DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)
    229
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    231
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    232
    
    Driver Door Open
    232
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    233
    
    Fuel Level Low
    233
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    234
    
    Service Air Bag
    235
    
    Service Brake System
    235
    
    Service Suspension System
    236
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    236
    
    Stabilitrak off
    237
    
    Turn Signal on
    238
  - DIC Vehicle Customization (with DIC Buttons)
    239
    
    Auto Door Lock
    240
    
    Display Language
    240
    
    Remote Door Lock
    241
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    242
    
    Approach Lighting
    243
    
    Exit Lighting
    243
    
    Chime Volume
    244
    
    Easy Exit Seat
    244
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    244
    
    Memory Seat Recall
    245
    
    Factory Settings
    246
    
    Remote Start
    246
- Audio System(S)
  
  247
  - Setting the Clock
    248
    
    Changing the Time and Date Default Settings
    249
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    250
    
    Playing the Radio
    251
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    251
    
    Finding a Station
    252
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    254
    
    Finding a Category (CAT) Station
    254
    
    Radio Messages
    255
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    255
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    256
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    257
    
    Care of Your Cds
    257
    
    Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
    260
    
    Playing a DVD
    261
    
    Using the DVD Player
    261
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    264
    
    Inserting a Disc
    264
    
    DVD Radio Error Messages
    265
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    265
    
    Compressed Audio
    266
    
    Six-Disc CD Player)
    266
    
    Using an Mp3 (Radio with CD Or)
    266
    
    Root Directory
    267
    
    DVD Player)
    271
  - XM Radio Messages
    276
    
    Before You Drive
    277
  - Navigation/Radio System
    277
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    277
    
    Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
    279
    
    Battery Replacement
    279
    
    Audio Output
    280
    
    Remote Control
    281
    
    Video Screen
    281
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    282
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    285
    
    DVD Distortion
    285
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    286
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    286
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    288
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    288
  - Radio Reception
    289
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    290
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    290
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

291
- Driving Your Vehicle
  291
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  292
  - Defensive Driving
    292
  - Drunk Driving
    292
  - Control of a Vehicle
    293
  - Braking
    293
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    294
    
    Using ABS
    295
  - Braking in Emergencies
    295
  - Locking Rear Axle
    295
  - Stabilitrak System
    296
    
    Traction Control Operation
    297
    
    Power Steering
    298
  - Steering
    298
    
    Steering Tips
    298
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    299
  - Off-Road Recovery
    300
  - Passing
    300
  - Loss of Control
    301
  - Off-Road Driving
    302
    
    Before You Go Off-Roading
    303
    
    Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    303
    
    Environmental Concerns
    304
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    304
    
    Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    305
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    305
    
    Approaching a Hill
    307
    
    Driving on Off-Road Hills
    307
    
    Driving Uphill
    308
    
    Driving Downhill
    310
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    312
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    313
    
    Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
    314
    
    Driving in Water
    315
    
    After Off-Road Driving
    316
  - Driving at Night
    316
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    317
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    317
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    318
  - Highway Hypnosis
    318
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    319
  - Winter Driving
    320
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    320
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    321
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    323
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    324
  - Recovery Hooks
    324
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    325
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    331
- Towing
  
  332
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    332
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    332
    
    Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    333
    
    Dolly Towing
    334
  - Level Control
    337
  - Towing a Trailer
    337
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    338
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    340
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    341
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    343
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    344
    
    Safety Chains
    344
    
    Trailer Brakes
    344
    
    Following Distance
    345
    
    Making Turns
    345
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    345
    
    Driving on Grades
    346
    
    Parking on Hills
    346
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    347
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    347
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    348
  - Trailer Recommendations
    349

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Owner's Manual (528 pages)

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

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Using this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Table of Contents
  5
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  5
- Front Seats
  6
- Power Seats
  7
- Manual Lumbar
  8
- Power Lumbar
  8
- Heated Seats
  9
- Reclining Seatbacks
  12
- Manual Reclining Seatbacks
  13
- Power Reclining Seatbacks
  14
- Center Seat
  15
- Head Restraints
  15
- Rear Seats
  16
- Safety Belts
  18
- Why Safety Belts Work
  19
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  22
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  23
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
  35
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  37
- Lap Belt
  38
- Infants and Young Children
  42
- Child Restraints
  
  44
- Airbag System
  
  64
- Restraint System Check
  
  80
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    80
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts
    81
    
    After a Crash
    81
Section 2 Features and Controls

83
- Features and Controls
  83
- Keys
  
  85
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    86
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    89
  - Remote Start Ready
    91
- Doors and Locks
  
  92
  - Door Locks
    92
  - Power Door Locks
    92
  - Delayed Locking
    92
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    93
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    93
  - Lockout Protection
    94
  - Midgate
    94
  - Tailgate
    104
  - Tailgate Removal
    104
  - Power Running Boards
    104
- Windows
  
  105
  - Power Windows
    106
  - Sun Visors
    107
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  108
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    108
  - Testing the Alarm
    109
  - PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
    110
  - Operation
    110
  - Immobilizer Operation
    110
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  112
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    112
  - Ignition Positions
    112
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    114
  - Starting Procedure
    114
  - Starting the Engine
    114
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    115
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    116
  - Active Fuel Management
    117
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    117
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    120
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    121
    
    Automatic Transfer Case
    121
    
    Front Axle
    121
  - Parking Brake
    126
  - Shifting into Park
    127
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    128
    
    Torque Lock
    128
  - Shifting out of Park
    129
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    129
  - Engine Exhaust
    130
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    130
- Mirrors
  
  131
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    131
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    132
  - Display
    134
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    134
  - Compass Operation
    135
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    136
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    138
- Object Detection Systems
  
  140
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    140
  - How the System Works
    141
- Onstar System
  
  143
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    144
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    145
  - How Onstar Service Works
    145
  - Your Responsibility
    145
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  146
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    146
  - (With Three Round LED)
    146
- Storage Areas
  
  153
  - Glove Box
    153
  - Cupholders
    153
  - Center Overhead Console
    153
  - Front Armrest Storage Area
    153
  - Center Console Storage
    153
  - Luggage Carrier
    154
  - Rear Storage Area
    155
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    155
    
    Cargo Panel Storage System
    157
    
    Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    162
    
    Cargo Tie Downs
    166
  - All-Weather Cargo Area
    167
    
    Side Rail Channels
    169
  - Top-Box Storage
    171
    
    Cargo Area Floor Drains
    171
  - Tonneau Cover
    172
    
    Removing the Tonneau Cover
    173
- Sunroof
  
  178
Section 3 Instrument Panel

181
- Instrument Panel
  181
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  184
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    186
  - Other Warning Devices
    186
  - Horn
    186
  - Tilt Wheel
    187
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    188
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    188
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    189
  - Flash-To-Pass
    189
  - Windshield Wipers
    189
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    190
  - Windshield Washer
    191
  - Cruise Control
    192
  - Exterior Lamps
    194
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    195
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    196
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    196
  - Fog Lamps
    197
  - Exterior Cargo Lamps
    197
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    198
  - Dome Lamps
    198
  - Dome Lamp Override
    198
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    198
  - Reading Lamps
    198
  - Electric Power Management
    199
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    199
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    200
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    200
- Climate Controls
  
  201
  - Climate Control System
    201
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    204
    
    Automatic Operation
    205
    
    Manual Operation
    207
    
    Air Conditioning
    208
  - Outlet Adjustment
    211
  - Operation Tips
    211
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  212
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    213
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    214
  - Trip Odometer
    214
  - Tachometer
    214
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    214
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    214
    
    Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    215
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    215
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    216
  - Charging System Light
    218
  - Voltmeter Gage
    219
  - Brake System Warning Light
    219
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    221
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    221
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    222
  - Tire Pressure Light
    222
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    223
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    224
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    224
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    225
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    226
  - Oil Pressure Light
    227
  - Security Light
    227
  - Fog Lamp Light
    228
  - Cruise Control Light
    228
  - Highbeam on Light
    228
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    228
  - Fuel Gage
    229
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    230
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  230
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    231
    
    (With DIC Buttons)
    231
    
    Tire Pressure
    235
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    236
    
    (Without DIC Buttons)
    236
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    239
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    239
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    240
    
    Fuel Level Low
    241
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    241
    
    Service Air Bag
    243
    
    Service Brake System
    243
    
    Service Suspension System
    244
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    244
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    246
    
    (With DIC Buttons)
    246
    
    Turn Signal on
    246
    
    Remote Door Lock
    249
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    249
    
    Exit Lighting
    250
    
    Approach Lighting
    251
    
    Easy Exit Seat
    252
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    252
    
    Remote Start
    253
    
    Factory Settings
    254
- Audio System(S)
  
  255
  - Setting the Clock
    256
  - Radio(S) (MP3)
    258
    
    Playing the Radio
    259
    
    Finding a Station
    260
    
    Radio Messages
    263
    
    Playing a DVD
    270
    
    Inserting a Disc
    273
    
    DVD Radio Error Messages
    274
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    275
    
    Six-Disc CD Player)
    276
    
    DVD Player)
    281
  - XM Radio Messages
    286
  - Navigation/Radio System
    287
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    287
    
    Before Driving
    287
    
    Audio Output
    290
    
    Remote Control
    291
    
    Video Screen
    291
    
    DVD Display Error Messages
    295
    
    DVD Distortion
    295
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    296
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    296
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    298
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    298
  - Radio Reception
    299
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    300
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    300
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

301
- Driving Your Vehicle
  301
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  302
  - Defensive Driving
    302
  - Drunk Driving
    302
  - Control of a Vehicle
    303
  - Braking
    303
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    304
    
    Using Abs
    305
  - Braking in Emergencies
    305
  - Locking Rear Axle
    305
  - Stabilitrak System
    306
  - Steering
    308
    
    Power Steering
    308
    
    Steering Tips
    308
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    309
  - Off-Road Recovery
    310
  - Passing
    311
  - Loss of Control
    311
  - Off-Road Driving
    312
    
    Environmental Concerns
    315
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    315
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    316
    
    Approaching a Hill
    318
    
    Driving Uphill
    319
    
    Driving Downhill
    322
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    323
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    324
    
    Driving in Water
    326
  - Driving at Night
    327
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    328
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    329
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    329
  - Highway Hypnosis
    329
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    330
  - Winter Driving
    331
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    331
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    332
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    334
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    334
  - Recovery Hooks
    335
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    336
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    341
- Towing
  
  342
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    342
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    342
    
    Dolly Towing
    344
  - Level Control
    346
  - Towing a Trailer
    347
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    348
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    350
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    351
    
    Safety Chains
    354
    
    Trailer Brakes
    354
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    355
    
    Following Distance
    355
    
    Making Turns
    355
    
    Driving on Grades
    356
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    356
    
    Parking on Hills
    357
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    359
  - Trailer Recommendations
    360
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

361
- Service and Appearance Care
  361
- Service
  
  363
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    363
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    364
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    364
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    364
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    365
  - Gasoline Octane
    365
    
    Fuel
    365
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    366
  - California Fuel
    366
  - Additives
    366
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    368
  - Filling the Tank
    369
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    371
  - Hood Release
    372
    
    Checking Things under the Hood
    372
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    374
  - Engine Oil
    375
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    376
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    377
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    378
  - Engine Oil Life System
    378
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    378
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    379
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    379
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    380
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    382
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    383
  - Engine Coolant
    385
    
    What to Use
    386
    
    Checking Coolant
    387
    
    Adding Coolant
    388
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    388
  - Engine Overheating
    388
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    389
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    389
    
    Operating Mode
    390
    
    Overheated Engine Protection
    390
    
    Cooling System
    391
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    393
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    395
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    396
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    397
    
    Brakes
    398
    
    Brake Adjustment
    400
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    400
    
    Brake Wear
    400
    
    Battery
    401
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    401
    
    Vehicle Storage
    401
    
    Jump Starting
    402
- Rear Axle
  
  407
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  408
- Front Axle
  
  409
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  410
- Bulb Replacement
  
  413
  - Halogen Bulbs
    413
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    413
  - License Plate Lamp
    414
  - Replacement Bulbs
    415
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  415
- Tires
  
  416
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    417
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    421
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    424
  - How to Check
    425
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    425
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    427
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    428
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    429
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    430
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    431
  - Buying New Tires
    432
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    434
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    434
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    436
  - Wheel Replacement
    436
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    437
  - Tire Chains
    438
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    439
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    440
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    441
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    445
  - Secondary Latch System
    451
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    454
  - Spare Tire
    458
- Appearance Care
  
  459
  - Interior Cleaning
    459
  - Fabric/Carpet
    460
  - Leather
    461
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    461
  - Care of Safety Belts
    462
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    462
    
    Weatherstrips
    462
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    463
    
    Finish Care
    463
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    464
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    464
    
    Finish Damage
    465
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    465
    
    Tires
    465
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    465
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    466
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    466
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  467
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    467
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    467
- Electrical System
  
  468
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    468
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    468
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    468
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    468
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    469
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    470
  - Top View
    470
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    471
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  475

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Getting To Know Manual (24 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Driver Information Center
  4
SAFETY & SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry

6
- Content Theft-Deterrent System
  6
- Onstar
  6
Comfort

7
- Power Seat Controls
  7
- Heated Seats
  7
- Memory Settings
  8
- Adjustable Pedals
  8
- Sun Visor Adjustment
  8
- Automatic Climate Controls
  9
Entertainment

10
Convenience

15
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
  15
- Remote Vehicle Start
  15
- Power Running Boards
  16
- Auto Turn Signal
  16
- Cruise Control
  16
- Wipers
  17
- Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
  17
- Rear Vision Camera
  18
  - Automatic Headlamp System and Interior Lamps
    18
  - Sunroof
    19
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
    19
  - Universal Home Remote
    19
  - Folding the Rear Seats
    20
  - Lowering the Midgate
    20
  - Rear Window Removal and Storage
    21
Performance & Maintenance

22
- Stability Control
  22
- System
  22
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  22
- Refueling the Vehicle
  23
- Resetting the Engine Oil Life System
  23
OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance

24
- My Gmlink
  24

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Specifications (2 pages)

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation

Child Restraints

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

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

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Owner's Manual (528 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

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

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Getting To Know Manual (24 pages)

Table of Contents

SAFETY & SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry

Comfort

Entertainment

Convenience

Performance & Maintenance

OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance