2008-2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Owners Manual

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Instrument Panel ................................. 1-2 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4 Vehicle Features ................................ 1-17 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-23 Seats and Restraint System ...................... 2-1 Head Restraints .................................. 2-2 Front Seats ....................................... 2-4 Rear Seats ...................................... 2-13 Safety Belts ..................................... 2-15 Child Restraints ................................. 2-37 Airbag System .................................. 2-61 Restraint System Check ......................... 2-78 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Keys ............................................. 3-3 Doors and Locks ................................ 3-10 Windows ........................................ 3-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........................ 3-27 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ............. 3-31 Mirrors .......................................... 3-56 Object Detection Systems ....................... 3-59 Universal Home Remote System ................ 3-67 Storage Areas ................................... 3-74 Sunroof ......................................... 3-92 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ....................... 4-3 Climate Controls ................................ 4-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .......... 4-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................. 4-43 Audio System(s) ................................ 4-77 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle .......... 5-2 Towing .......................................... 5-39 Service and Appearance Care ................... 6-1 Service ........................................... 6-3 Fuel .............................................. 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-12 Rear Axle ....................................... 6-45 Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 6-46

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Front Axle ....................................... 6-47 Headlamp Aiming ............................... 6-48 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ........... 6-53 Tires ............................................ 6-54 Appearance Care ............................... 6-96 Vehicle Identification ........................... 6-103 Electrical System .............................. 6-104 Capacities and Specifications .................. 6-112 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 7-1 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 7-2 Customer Assistance Information ............... 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ............ 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........................ 8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ............. 8-17 Index .................................... i-1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names AVALANCHE and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To 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. iii Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25854758 A First Printing © 2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v

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