Owner's Manual
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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...43 Airbag System ...70 Restraint System Check ...87 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...100 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...116 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...122 Mirrors ...145 OnStar® System ...156 Universal Home Remote System ...158 Storage Areas ...169 Sunroof ...197 M 199 202 226 238 258 288 355 356...
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...43 Airbag System ...70 Restraint System Check ...87 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...100 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...116 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...122 Mirrors ...145 OnStar® System ...156 Universal Home Remote System ...158 Storage Areas ...169 Sunroof ...197 M 199 202 226 238 258 288 355 356...
Owner's Manual
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Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 496 499 500 546 556 557 566 Maintenance Schedule ...569 Maintenance Schedule ...570 Customer Assistance Information ...591 Customer Assistance and Information ...592 Reporting Safety Defects ...609 Index ...613 2
Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 496 499 500 546 556 557 566 Maintenance Schedule ...569 Maintenance Schedule ...570 Customer Assistance Information ...591 Customer Assistance and Information ...592 Reporting Safety Defects ...609 Index ...613 2
Owner's Manual
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... New Vehicle Break-In ...122 Ignition Positions ...123 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...124 Starting the Engine ...124 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...126 Engine Coolant Heater ...126 Active Fuel Management™ ...127 Automatic Transmission Operation ...128 Tow/Haul Mode ...131 Four-Wheel Drive ...132 Parking Brake ...138 Shifting Into Park (P) ...139 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...141 Parking Over Things That Burn ...142 Engine Exhaust ...143 Running the Engine While Parked ...144 Keys ...91 Remote Keyless Entry System ...92 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...93 Doors and Locks...
... New Vehicle Break-In ...122 Ignition Positions ...123 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...124 Starting the Engine ...124 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...126 Engine Coolant Heater ...126 Active Fuel Management™ ...127 Automatic Transmission Operation ...128 Tow/Haul Mode ...131 Four-Wheel Drive ...132 Parking Brake ...138 Shifting Into Park (P) ...139 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...141 Parking Over Things That Burn ...142 Engine Exhaust ...143 Running the Engine While Parked ...144 Keys ...91 Remote Keyless Entry System ...92 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...93 Doors and Locks...
Owner's Manual
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... running , turn signal lights flash. If you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do any of the following : 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the turn the key to the RUN position to drive the vehicle. Remote start can be extended one time...
... running , turn signal lights flash. If you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do any of the following : 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the turn the key to the RUN position to drive the vehicle. Remote start can be extended one time...
Owner's Manual
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... that brings in outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 230. • If you to extend the length of your heating or cooling system to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on your vehicle's cargo area. 104 You...
... that brings in outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 230. • If you to extend the length of your heating or cooling system to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on your vehicle's cargo area. 104 You...
Owner's Manual
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... power running boards activate when either door on the driver's or passenger's side is removed and you . Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate. Once the door is latched securely. Push and pull on the tailgate to be removed. This may have power running boards to extend or retract. This will automatically move back under the vehicle. These...
... power running boards activate when either door on the driver's or passenger's side is removed and you . Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate. Once the door is latched securely. Push and pull on the tailgate to be removed. This may have power running boards to extend or retract. This will automatically move back under the vehicle. These...
Owner's Manual
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... features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position and the RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle needs service. Use the key to turn the ignition switch to force the key from starting. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. Make sure the key is the position the switch returns to LOCK. 123 B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you release the key. It is all the way in the accessory ignition...
... features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position and the RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle needs service. Use the key to turn the ignition switch to force the key from starting. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. Make sure the key is the position the switch returns to LOCK. 123 B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you release the key. It is all the way in the accessory ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...key to 15 seconds. If the engine does not start , or starts but this : 1. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down , will not start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to overheating. 2. To prevent gear...it could change the way the engine operates. The engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery. With your vehicle's warranty. 125 When the engine starts, let go of time, by turning the ignition switch to ...
...key to 15 seconds. If the engine does not start , or starts but this : 1. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down , will not start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to overheating. 2. To prevent gear...it could change the way the engine operates. The engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery. With your vehicle's warranty. 125 When the engine starts, let go of time, by turning the ignition switch to ...
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Make sure the vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to Two-Wheel Drive High. The preferred method for more information. 3. Notice: Shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Shift the transfer case to RUN. 4. Shifting into gear before shifting the transmission into gear. See Parking Brake on before shifting your vehicle must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing...
Make sure the vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to Two-Wheel Drive High. The preferred method for more information. 3. Notice: Shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Shift the transfer case to RUN. 4. Shifting into gear before shifting the transmission into gear. See Parking Brake on before shifting your vehicle must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing...
Owner's Manual
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...). S. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 113. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Shift Lever. F. G. R. See Power Running Boards on page 239. Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 128. C. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 237. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 219. Driver Information Center Controls. Audio System. Exterior Lamps Control. See Dome Lamp Override on page 131. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 224. M. Horn. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on...
...). S. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 113. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Shift Lever. F. G. R. See Power Running Boards on page 239. Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 128. C. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 237. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 219. Driver Information Center Controls. Audio System. Exterior Lamps Control. See Dome Lamp Override on page 131. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 224. M. Horn. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of two ways: • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. This light should come on , have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Diagnosis and service may...
... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of two ways: • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. This light should come on , have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Modifications to these systems could lead to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Diagnosis and service may...
Owner's Manual
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... as a portable audio player. Press this button to the radio. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in either slot. If a front auxiliary device is only compatible with MP3 and WMA formats. The DVD player is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button will automatically search for more information. See "Remote Control", under , Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 336 and "DVD Radio Error Messages...
... as a portable audio player. Press this button to the radio. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)" later in either slot. If a front auxiliary device is only compatible with MP3 and WMA formats. The DVD player is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button will automatically search for more information. See "Remote Control", under , Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 336 and "DVD Radio Error Messages...
Owner's Manual
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... operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control. The radio will fast forward five times the normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. The radio will display the elapsed time and will display the elapsed time while in fast reverse. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. Turn this...
... operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control. The radio will fast forward five times the normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. The radio will display the elapsed time and will display the elapsed time while in fast reverse. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. Turn this...
Owner's Manual
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... of the tire. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of a tire's height to Z. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Belt: A rubber coated layer of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Department of production. Cords may be made from driving. Air pressure is located...
... of the tire. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of a tire's height to Z. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Belt: A rubber coated layer of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Department of production. Cords may be made from driving. Air pressure is located...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger's Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Body Control Module Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Passenger Door Module, Universal Home Remote System Fuses AUX PWR IS LPS UNLCK1 OBS DET LCK1 REAR WPR COOLED SEATS DSM Usage Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Rear Wiper Not Used Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Harness...
... Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger's Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Body Control Module Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Passenger Door Module, Universal Home Remote System Fuses AUX PWR IS LPS UNLCK1 OBS DET LCK1 REAR WPR COOLED SEATS DSM Usage Accessory Power Outlets Interior Lamps Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Rear Wiper Not Used Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Harness...
Owner's Manual
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... manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Or, write: General Motors of your vehicle. 610 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center...
... manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Or, write: General Motors of your vehicle. 610 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Radio with CD and DVD ...Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...Setting the Time ...290, Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Understanding Radio Reception ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 550 550 552 225 288 350 353 352 353 336 292 309 348 291 350 352 353 216 462 128 B Battery ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking...
... ...Radio with CD and DVD ...Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...Setting the Time ...290, Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Understanding Radio Reception ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 550 550 552 225 288 350 353 352 353 336 292 309 348 291 350 352 353 216 462 128 B Battery ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking...
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...407 Winter ...402 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...230 Dual Climate Control System ...226 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...336 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Underhood Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...557 560 558 558...
...407 Winter ...402 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...230 Dual Climate Control System ...226 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...336 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Underhood Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...557 560 558 558...
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Engine (cont.) Oil ...454 Oil Life System ...457 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...471 Overheating ...468 Starting ...124 Entry/Exit Lighting ...219 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...604 Extender, Safety Belt ...42 Exterior Cargo Lamps ...217 Exterior Lamps ...214 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...Finish Damage ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Flashers, Hazard Warning ...Flash-to-Pass ...Flat Tire ...Flat Tire, Changing ...Flat Tire, Storing ...459 554 353 204 208 525 526 542 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...Power Steering ...Windshield Washer ...Fog Lamp Light ...Fog Lamps ...Four-Wheel Drive ...132...
Engine (cont.) Oil ...454 Oil Life System ...457 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...471 Overheating ...468 Starting ...124 Entry/Exit Lighting ...219 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...604 Extender, Safety Belt ...42 Exterior Cargo Lamps ...217 Exterior Lamps ...214 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...Finish Damage ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Flashers, Hazard Warning ...Flash-to-Pass ...Flat Tire ...Flat Tire, Changing ...Flat Tire, Storing ...459 554 353 204 208 525 526 542 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...Power Steering ...Windshield Washer ...Fog Lamp Light ...Fog Lamps ...Four-Wheel Drive ...132...
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... the Spare Tire ...Pressure Monitor System ...Removing the Flat Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...Secondary Latch System ...Spare Tire ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...Tire Sidewall Labeling ...Tire Terminology and Definitions ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...Wheel Replacement ...When It Is Time for New Tires ...Tonneau Cover ...Top-Box Storage ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Tow/Haul Mode Light ...Towing Recreational Vehicle ...Towing a Trailer ...Your Vehicle ...Traction...
... the Spare Tire ...Pressure Monitor System ...Removing the Flat Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...Secondary Latch System ...Spare Tire ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...Tire Sidewall Labeling ...Tire Terminology and Definitions ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...Wheel Replacement ...When It Is Time for New Tires ...Tonneau Cover ...Top-Box Storage ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Tow/Haul Mode Light ...Towing Recreational Vehicle ...Towing a Trailer ...Your Vehicle ...Traction...