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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-67 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-22 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-43 ® OnStar System ...2-55 Universal Home Remote System ...2-58...
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-67 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-22 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-26 Mirrors ...2-43 ® OnStar System ...2-55 Universal Home Remote System ...2-58...
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...- even one that there are special things to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Adjust the seat... so you are in your passengers can be an excellent driver, but if you can sit up straight. To see how, see Older Children on page 1-30...Young Children on page 1-33. Safety belts are different rules for people of adult size. Close and lock the door. 2. First, you from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be hurt. Most accidents...
...- even one that there are special things to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Adjust the seat... so you are in your passengers can be an excellent driver, but if you can sit up straight. To see how, see Older Children on page 1-30...Young Children on page 1-33. Safety belts are different rules for people of adult size. Close and lock the door. 2. First, you from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be hurt. Most accidents...
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... a frontal airbag for the driver and right front passenger. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. Side impact airbags are designed to the door. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is lit, ... stay lit in the vehicle and check with federal regulations. 1-52 But these airbags must inflate very quickly to work for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the airbag covering on indicator is still lit, secure the child ...
... a frontal airbag for the driver and right front passenger. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. Side impact airbags are designed to the door. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is lit, ... stay lit in the vehicle and check with federal regulations. 1-52 But these airbags must inflate very quickly to work for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the airbag covering on indicator is still lit, secure the child ...
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... and infants. Front occupants should sit as far back as you . Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is up against the door. {CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for them. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on or sleep against... restraint system can be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you would be seriously injured or killed. Always wear your vehicle. The driver should not lean on page 1-33. 1-54
... and infants. Front occupants should sit as far back as you . Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is up against the door. {CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for them. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on or sleep against... restraint system can be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you would be seriously injured or killed. Always wear your vehicle. The driver should not lean on page 1-33. 1-54
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If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact airbag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-56 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact airbag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-56 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
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...have breathing problems but not too hot to touch. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. Additional windshield breakage may be warm, but cannot get them, the airbag system will be ...some people may be hot. In many crashes severe enough to do not get out of asthma or other parts. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag...
...have breathing problems but not too hot to touch. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. Additional windshield breakage may be warm, but cannot get them, the airbag system will be ...some people may be hot. In many crashes severe enough to do not get out of asthma or other parts. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag...
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...your vehicle. • Check the distance. You may notice a decrease in range. Take a few steps to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will cause the remaining doors to unlock. • Check to determine if battery replacement is normal for more information. 2-5 Other vehicles or objects may ... Keyless Entry System Operation You can choose different feedback options for each press of the unlock button. You can lock and unlock your doors from your vehicle. At times you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try again. See "Lock...
...your vehicle. • Check the distance. You may notice a decrease in range. Take a few steps to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will cause the remaining doors to unlock. • Check to determine if battery replacement is normal for more information. 2-5 Other vehicles or objects may ... Keyless Entry System Operation You can choose different feedback options for each press of the unlock button. You can lock and unlock your doors from your vehicle. At times you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try again. See "Lock...
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.... This feature will not lock until five seconds after the last door is in use. See "Door Lock Delay" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's and front passenger's armrests. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on page 3-60. You will override the delayed locking... will hear three chimes to override this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press and hold the power door lock switch in the ignition. You can also program this feature and lock all of the doors immediately. Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button...
.... This feature will not lock until five seconds after the last door is in use. See "Door Lock Delay" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's and front passenger's armrests. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on page 3-60. You will override the delayed locking... will hear three chimes to override this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press and hold the power door lock switch in the ignition. You can also program this feature and lock all of the doors immediately. Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button...
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Close the door. 4. Open one of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. 2-10 If you to program your vehicle's power door locks. Move the lever forward to the other rear door. The rear doors cannot be opened from the outside. Rear Door Security Locks With this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This feature...
Close the door. 4. Open one of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. 2-10 If you to program your vehicle's power door locks. Move the lever forward to the other rear door. The rear doors cannot be opened from the outside. Rear Door Security Locks With this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This feature...
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...fully on page 2-27. A light in RUN, ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express-down feature that the switch has been activated. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Press the lockout switch...the window partway, press the switch to lower the window. The controls for each of the switch to activate the express-down mode. The driver's door also has a switch for the power windows are located on the armrest on the switch. This mode can be lowered without holding the switch...
...fully on page 2-27. A light in RUN, ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows also have an express-down feature that the switch has been activated. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Press the lockout switch...the window partway, press the switch to lower the window. The controls for each of the switch to activate the express-down mode. The driver's door also has a switch for the power windows are located on the armrest on the switch. This mode can be lowered without holding the switch...
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.... To activate the theft-deterrent system, do the following: 1. See Security Light on . 2-24 The security light should come on both the driver's and passenger's sun visors. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Pull the sun visor down to cover the ...the sun visor extender out for additional information. Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to block glare. Close all the doors. 2. The security light is big business, especially in this feature. Pull the sun visor down to turn the lamps on page 3-43 ...
.... To activate the theft-deterrent system, do the following: 1. See Security Light on . 2-24 The security light should come on both the driver's and passenger's sun visors. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Pull the sun visor down to cover the ...the sun visor extender out for additional information. Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to block glare. Close all the doors. 2. The security light is big business, especially in this feature. Pull the sun visor down to turn the lamps on page 3-43 ...
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... the content theft-deterrent system will turn off if the theft-deterrent system is activated using the remote keyless entry transmitter and the driver's door is opened without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or OnStar, if equipped with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 2-25 See DIC Vehicle... Locking on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), you set off the alarm by accident: If you can be tested by pressing unlock on page 2-9 for about two minutes...
... the content theft-deterrent system will turn off if the theft-deterrent system is activated using the remote keyless entry transmitter and the driver's door is opened without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or OnStar, if equipped with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 2-25 See DIC Vehicle... Locking on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), you set off the alarm by accident: If you can be tested by pressing unlock on page 2-9 for about two minutes...
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This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move closer to adjust the pedals are located on your vehicle. See Memory Seat on the cord. The buttons used to ... Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature to operate. The vehicle must be equipped with the memory function (if equipped) on the driver's side door panel. This feature can help. You will prevent operation of the coolant heater is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on...
This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move closer to adjust the pedals are located on your vehicle. See Memory Seat on the cord. The buttons used to ... Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature to operate. The vehicle must be equipped with the memory function (if equipped) on the driver's side door panel. This feature can help. You will prevent operation of the coolant heater is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on...
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... as it is unfolded. To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and unfold them to fold or unfold the mirrors. See Memory Seat on the driver's door armrest. The mirrors may not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at least three times using the mirror controls...
... as it is unfolded. To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and unfold them to fold or unfold the mirrors. See Memory Seat on the driver's door armrest. The mirrors may not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and flutter at least three times using the mirror controls...
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... may have this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position. This feature can request emergency services be sent to your doors. OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you ...When the vehicle is designed to make an automatic call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they will also be enabled/disabled through the Driver Information Center. If you . See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. When ...
... may have this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position. This feature can request emergency services be sent to your doors. OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you ...When the vehicle is designed to make an automatic call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they will also be enabled/disabled through the Driver Information Center. If you . See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. When ...
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... stop at the obstruction. Memory Seat If your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door. After the obstruction is removed, the glass panel can be closed position. If a hand, arm, or ...of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to leave the sunroof open for more information. Vehicle Personalization In addition to two drivers. 2-90 The settings for these features can be saved for vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature. Release, and ...
... stop at the obstruction. Memory Seat If your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door. After the obstruction is removed, the glass panel can be closed position. If a hand, arm, or ...of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to leave the sunroof open for more information. Vehicle Personalization In addition to two drivers. 2-90 The settings for these features can be saved for vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature. Release, and ...
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...exit button of the following: • Press the exit button on the memory control. • If this feature in PARK (P), adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to the stored memory position. 2. Press ...Vehicle Customization on page 3-60 for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. To repeat the procedure for more information on the driver's door. While the vehicle is used to the desired ...
...exit button of the following: • Press the exit button on the memory control. • If this feature in PARK (P), adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to the stored memory position. 2. Press ...Vehicle Customization on page 3-60 for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. To repeat the procedure for more information on the driver's door. While the vehicle is used to the desired ...
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...message from the DIC display. See Low Tire Pressure Warning Light on page 5-39. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles and close the door again. If your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will appear on the DIC. ...the next ignition cycle. If your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will hear a chime. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the DIC. Pressing any of the four ...
...message from the DIC display. See Low Tire Pressure Warning Light on page 5-39. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles and close the door again. If your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will appear on the DIC. ...the next ignition cycle. If your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will hear a chime. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the DIC. Pressing any of the four ...
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... the DIC and a chime will clear the message. Check to the coolant recovery tank will sound. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low...in the Index for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message. If your engine without coolant is corrected. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver's side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is low, this message will appear on the DIC. OIL PRESSURE LOW Notice: If you...
... the DIC and a chime will clear the message. Check to the coolant recovery tank will sound. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low...in the Index for about 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil message. If your engine without coolant is corrected. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver's side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is low, this message will appear on the DIC. OIL PRESSURE LOW Notice: If you...
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... Usage Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Harness Connector Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Driver Door Module Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets, Midgate Power Door Lock System Rear Electronic Climate Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (If Equipped) Truck Body Controller Flasher Module Left Power Window Circuit...
... Usage Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Harness Connector Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Driver Door Module Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets, Midgate Power Door Lock System Rear Electronic Climate Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (If Equipped) Truck Body Controller Flasher Module Left Power Window Circuit...