wiper fluid CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2007 2.G Owners Manual

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of
the multifunction lever. To spray washer uid
on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it may be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield.The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
The indicator light will ash. This activation
will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles.
The rst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up
to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside
temperature. After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may
take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining
cycles to begin. Press the button again to turn
off the heated windshield washer uid system
or it will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a
major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your vehicle’s mirrors
and instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 451
Finish Damage............................................ 544
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 349
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 206
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 209
Flat Tire...................................................... 515
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 516
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 533
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 454
Power Steering........................................ 469
Windshield Washer.................................. 470
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 255
Fog Lamps.................................................. 218
Four-Wheel Drive...............................132, 483
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 171
Front Axle................................................... 484
Fuel............................................................ 435
Additives.................................................. 437
California Fuel.......................................... 436
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 438
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 442
Filling Your Tank...................................... 440
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 439Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 256
Gasoline Octane...................................... 436
Gasoline Specications............................ 436
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 550
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 548
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 548
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 551
Windshield Wiper..................................... 547
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 249
Fuel......................................................... 256
Oil Pressure............................................. 253
Speedometer........................................... 241
Tachometer.............................................. 241
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 246
Garage Door Opener..........................159, 160
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 436
Specications........................................... 436
Glove Box................................................... 170
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 588
608

Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 44
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 103
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 25
R
Radios........................................................ 286
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 349
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 349
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 334
Radio with CD......................................... 291
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 301
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 345
Setting the Time.....................288, 289, 290
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 347
Understanding Reception......................... 348
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 210
Reading Lamps........................................... 220
Rear Axle.................................................... 482
Locking.................................................... 359Rear Door Security Locks........................... 104
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 41
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 345
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 334
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 19
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 37
Rear Storage Area...................................... 173
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 148
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar®, Compass and
Temperature Display................................ 145
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 574
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 401
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 408
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation..................................... 95
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 522
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 518
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 490
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 239
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 267
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 206
Other Warning Devices............................ 206
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 512
Different Size........................................... 510
Replacement............................................ 512
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 55
Windows..................................................... 116
Power...................................................... 117
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 210
Washer.................................................... 211Windshield (cont.)
Washer Fluid........................................... 470
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 491
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 542
Wiper Fuses............................................ 547
Wipers..................................................... 209
Winter Driving............................................. 396
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 332
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 349
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 560
618