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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91 Appearance Care .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but n.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 10 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever. See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 5 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 1 1 .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door . In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 6 for more information.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if the vehicle has this feature.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Heated Seats Front Seats If available, the buttons are on the front doors. I : Press to heat the seatback only . J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator , if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 35 for important information.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. Air Recirculation D.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. AUTO D. Defrost E. Air Recirculation F . Outside Air G. Air Delivery Mode Control H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 41 .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 N (Neutral): V ehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 91 or T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 91 .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief 4 : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www .xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www .xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See Satellite Radio on page 7 ‑ 8 .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate an iPod or USB device.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 56 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief U : Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 44 for more information. V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 40 .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-27 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-28 In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-29 How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-30 In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 44 .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The following are the main components of the Midgate system: A. Latch Levers B. Grab Handles C. Glass-Catch Release Button D. Glass Lock Knobs E. Window Retaining T abs F .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass-catch release button (C) and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle(s) (B) located at the top of the rear glass.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows 6. T urn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Midga.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows T ailgate { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Y our vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to ST ART to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors V ehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls on the driver door . Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows T urn Signal Indicator The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror . An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 ‑ 60 for more information.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window , or to extend along the rod, if available.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows T o automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B). When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. T o activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. T o recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3 ‑ 9 .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. See Midgate ® on page 2 ‑ 9 for more information on operation of the midgate.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 { W ARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 ‑ 25 for more information.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 26 .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver .
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 35 . If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 { W ARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LA TCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locatio ns Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly .
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 49 .
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 51 for top tether anchor locations.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, cupholders are located between the bucket seats. Press the button and lift the console cover to open. The back of the console has a cupholder that folds down for the rear seat passenger to use.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-3 Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water can collect the following areas: A.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage T o remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover Panels on page 4 ‑ 6 for more information. 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-5 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the base of the Midgate. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-6 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, the cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-7 2. Unlock the cargo panel 3 by pulling forward on the driver side and passenger side cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each cargo panel. 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-8 Storage T o store the panels: 1. Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-9 3. Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). 4. T ighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap. 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-10 Storage Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 1 Then lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align with the striker assembly (B). 3. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in place before the passenger side latch can be locked.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-12 Storage Folding and Storage of Straps Fold the straps for storing inside the top-box storage compartment: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-13 4. T ake the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally , attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box storage compartment. Cargo Tie-Downs The vehicle has cargo tie downs, located in the rear cargo area.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-14 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Programming .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x (Next/Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/ DVD, or navigate an iPod or USB device.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or c x to select the next or previous track within the selected category .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ to quickly move forward through the tracks. Release to stop on the desired track. + e − e (V olume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory . Y our dealer will set the correct zone for your location.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to start the compass calibration.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays For vehicles with an ashtray it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Instrument Cluster English Shown. Metric Similar.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 When the fuel tank is low , the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 38 and Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 V oltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gauge shows the condition of the charging system.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 ‑ 41 for more information.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds, there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away . This light can also come on due to low brake fluid.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 41 for more information.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The Driver Information Center also displays a “ FUEL LEVEL LOW ” message. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 shown in the display . The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles).
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 T o stop the timer , press the set/reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed. T o reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 38 .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 T o adjust this setting, see “ Integrated Trailer Brake Control System ” under T owing Equipment on page 9 ‑ 79 for more information. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles).
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice. T rip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5 ‑ 6 for more information. Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 V ehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 12 and Fuel on page 9 ‑ 65 for more information.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE P ARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URP A system. Do not use this system to help you park.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls to appear . See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 59 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls TRAILER CONNECTED On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 T o change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park).
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls DELA Y DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and tailgate will be delayed.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until P ARK TIL T MIRRORS appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature. It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy exit feature.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE ST ART appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www .learcar2u.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls Example of Eight Dip Switches with T wo Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar .
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) B. Middle Button (Middle, 0, or Neutral) C. Right Button (Down, − , or Off) 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next to the exterior lamps control.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E button is in the out position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD and DVD V ehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio have a Bose ® Surround Sound System.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 Setting the T one (Bass/ Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press the f knob until the tone control tabs display .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System . Surround (Centerpoint ® ) — Select this setting to enable Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint signal processing produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital audio source.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the 6 softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the F A V button. Press the FA V button to go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles with XM, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current XM channel.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey located under the Add or Remove tab. T o restore all removed categories, press the softkey under the Restore All tab. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly . Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water . Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold, or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Z CD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. The CD ejects from the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary , and Rear Auxiliary (if available).
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System The CD player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressd audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CA T (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly . S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous folder .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Using the DVD Player The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary (if available).
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-27 r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the Play or Pause tab displayed on the radio, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward arrow is showing on the display , the system is in pause mode.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-28 Infotainment System Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-29 Player Error: This message displays if there are disc load or disc eject problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play . .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-30 Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-31 . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F A T32 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-32 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below . T o use the softkeys: 1.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Press f to select the desired menu. 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-34 Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. V olume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty . Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer ’ s instructions for proper usage.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System n , q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 e (Audio): Press this button to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . The picture does not fill the screen.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water . Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio FM, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary .
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Using the “ Delete All Name T ags ” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Calling Directory and the OnStar T urn ‐ by ‐ Turn Destinations Directory , if equipped.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b g , and then say “ Mute call.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Air V ents Air V ents .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side or the passenger side of the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “ Recirculation ” later in this section. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 H (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 Heated Mirrors: For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down to adjust the direction of the airflow .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-67 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 T owing General T owing Information .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Drunk Driving { W ARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Y our reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating Before Y ou Go Off-Roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. . Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully inflated.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continue d) . Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity , making it more likely to roll over . Y ou can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it properly .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Consider this as you approach a hill: . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? . Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. { W ARNING Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 { W ARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating . Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it — a rock, a rut, etc.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 W ARNING (Continue d) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating If the V ehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “ Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out ” later in this section.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker).
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away . Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only .
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery . If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic T ransmission The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic ® automatic transmission's gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating When in M (Manual Mode) a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number displayed in the gear indicator is the highest gear that can be used.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 Grade Braking is only active while the T ow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode. See “ T ow/Haul Mode ” listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 41 for more information on the Range Selection Mode.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating The vehicle has StabiliT rak ® . Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliT rak off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 52 .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. Y ou may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km/h (45 mph). Extended high-speed operation in 4L may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 the transfer case. T o help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating 3. T urn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position (T wo-Wheel Drive High, Four-Wheel Drive High, or AUTO). After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak ® .
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) T urn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 26 .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating T raction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 Continuous Damping Control (CDC) This vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called Autoride ® . With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating Cruise Control { W ARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-57 The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the I button. 2. Get up to the desired speed.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . T o disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the [ on the steering wheel.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-59 How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-60 Driving and Operating . The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice. Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen; this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather .
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-61 V ehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-62 Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display . 4. Select the Video screen button. When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-63 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URP A system. The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen. T o turn the symbols on or off: 1.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-64 Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-65 During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until the conditions return to normal.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-66 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-67 Environmental Protection Agency regulations. T o help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-68 Driving and Operating We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “ renewable ” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-69 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-70 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. T urn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-71 W ARNING (Continue d) . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-72 Driving and Operating . Then, during the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-73 Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirrors.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-74 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-75 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-76 Driving and Operating T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. T railering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly .
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-77 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR * 1500 Series 2WD 5.3L V8 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (1 1,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 lbs) 5.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-78 Driving and Operating page 9 ‑ 23 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity .
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-79 vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue. If using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-80 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-81 . Brown: T aillamps . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center , but the wires are not connected.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-82 Driving and Operating This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. T ow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-83 The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle ’ s brake, anti ‐ lock brake and StabiliTrak systems.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-84 Driving and Operating T railer Brake Control Panel A. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B. T railer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-85 TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-86 Driving and Operating T railer Gain Adjustment Procedure T railer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-87 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trai.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-88 Driving and Operating SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM – This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the ITBC system. If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is problem with the ITBC system.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 16 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 18 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 86 .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos ‐ approved engine oil. Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described previously . Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 5.3 L V8 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 24 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair . The engine oil will be severely degraded.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: .
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for battery location.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Starter Switch Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 3 . Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care The vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light ‐ colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 39 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer .
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Equipped) 32 D.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage 55 Climate Controls (Ignition) 56 Engine Control Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) J-Case Fuses Usage .
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has low ‐ profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 (D) Tire Identificat ion Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of T ransportation) : The Department of T ransportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of T ransportation Motor V ehicle Safety Standards.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care Accessory Weight : The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accesso ries are automatic transmissio n, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Load Index : An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care T read : The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air , can result in: .
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Federal Communicati ons Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 , Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 62 , and Tires on page 10 ‑ 49 .
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly , it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care 9. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 .
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 62 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 { W ARNING T ires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloade d.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly .
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover 1.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 T o remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger side top-box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if it is locked. See T op-Box Storage on page 4 ‑ 2 for more information.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole).
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7. T ilt the tire with slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (D).
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Jack Handle D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench 1. Do a safety check before proceeding.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. T ire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F . Hoist End of Extension T ool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole).
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 T o store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top ‐ box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under “ Removing the Spare T ire and T ools.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 1 1. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Y our vehicle, when new , had a fully-inflated spare tire.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care The remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches.
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know .
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged.
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 { W ARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear: 1.
Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position.
Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-98 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent.
Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-99 Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-100 V ehicle Care Underbody Maintenan ce Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody .
Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-101 Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior , maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows.
Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-102 V ehicle Care 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water . If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary .
Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-103 Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-104 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter . See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 . An Emission Control Service.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 16 . . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Once a Month . T ire inflation pressures check. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 56 . . T ire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 . . Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specificati ons Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Iron) (LMG) 0 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Aluminum) (LC9) 3 Automatic 1.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after followin.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistanc e Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 6 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) T o contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday , 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Online Owner Center Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public tran.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Insuring The V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 OnStar ® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash ‐ like situations.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Active Fuel Management ® . . . . . 9-36 Add-On Electrical Equipment .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Power Protection . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 DVD/CD Player . . . . .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lockout Protection .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-1 1 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Messages .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . 7-44 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated and V entilated Front .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 T ailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Chevrolet Avalanche (20111) c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Chevrolet Avalanche (20111) - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Chevrolet Avalanche (20111), vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Chevrolet Avalanche (20111) va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Chevrolet Avalanche (20111), mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Chevrolet Avalanche (20111).
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Chevrolet Avalanche (20111). Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Chevrolet Avalanche (20111) ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
