engine CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-7
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-11
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Midgate
®.....................................................2-12
Tailgate.......................................................2-22
Power Running Boards..................................2-22
Windows........................................................2-23
Power Windows............................................2-24
Sun Visors...................................................2-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-26
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............2-28
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-28Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-30
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-30
Ignition Positions..........................................2-30
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-32
Starting the Engine.......................................2-32
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-34
Active Fuel Management™.............................2-35
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-35
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-38
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-39
Parking Brake..............................................2-44
Shifting Into Park..........................................2-45
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-47
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-47
Engine Exhaust............................................2-48
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-48
Mirrors...........................................................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-52
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-54
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-56
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the
operating range may be less while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, press
/to start the engine from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Vehicle Start on page 2-7for additional information.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors, including
the tailgate.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the turn signal lamps will ash once to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC,
the horn will chirp when
Qis pressed again within
three seconds of the previous press of the lock button.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 3-66for additional information.
Pressing
Qwill arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26.
With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
2-5