CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2009 2.G Owners Manual

2. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in
place before the passenger side latch can be locked.
If this procedure is not followed exactly, the cargo
cover panels might not correctly lock in place. Push
the driver side latch toward the front of the vehicle to
lock the cover in position. A click sounds when each
latch locks. Lock the remaining passenger side latch
on panel 1.
3. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the
latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo
cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the
back of the cargo panel up.Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
making sure that the pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).
4. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle,
starting with the driver side latch, to lock the
panel in place. A click sounds when each latch
locks correctly.Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
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Folding and Storage of Straps
Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage
compartment:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a at surface.2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center
as shown.
3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded
webbing, forming a package.
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4. Take the storage strap and wrap it around the
package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing
and place the straps inside the top box storage
compartment.
Cargo Tie Downs
The vehicle has cargo tie downs, located in the rear
cargo area. These can be used to secure cargo.
The tie downs can also be used to secure the cargo
cover panel strap system, if the vehicle has one.
For more information see “Cargo Cover Panels” earlier
in this section.
All-Weather Cargo Area
The vehicle’s cargo area can be used in many different
congurations--cargo panels on or off, Midgate®up
or down, rear glass in or out. It has features that resist
the elements and protect cargo. It is designed to
quickly direct water out of the cargo box. The top drain
grates, side rail channels, catch cups, Midgate
®
drain, cargo area oor drains and the rubber cargo mat
help do this.
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Even when all of these things are working properly and
the cover system is on, there may be some instances
(heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when
water can collect the following areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate
®drain gate)
C. Side rail channels and catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage area around both sides of the box
and the tailgate sideF. Rear drains
G. Cargo oor
H. Cargo mat
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system performs
properly, be sure that the Midgate®, tailgate and cover
system are fully closed and that all parts are clean and
not blocked with debris. Follow the instructions given
next in this section for the proper procedures on cleaning
each item.
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Top Drain Grates – Removal and
Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear window
on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the grates and drains
if there is a blockage.To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Cover Panels
on page 2-78for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from
the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water.
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To replace the drain grate:
1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the
grate and rmly push the grate down.
Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into place,
realign the clips with the holes and try again.Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located on top of both sides
of the cargo area. Flush them out with clean water if
debris collects inside of them.
Carefully load cargo into the cargo area, so that the
rails do not get damaged.
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Midgate®Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the
base of the Midgate.After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate
drain should be ushed with water. First remove the
drain grate:
1. Lower the Midgate
®. SeeMidgate®on page 2-13
for more information.
2. Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate, tilt it
toward the front of the vehicle, and pull it out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
The cargo net has cut outs for the four cargo-area oor
drains located under the cargo mat near the sides of
the cargo area.
Periodically ush the drains through the cut outs to clear
debris and allow water to drain from the cargo area. If
the cargo area is extremely dirty lift up the edges of the
cargo oor mat or take the whole mat out and ush
the drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
The vehicle has top-box storage units on both sides of
the vehicle. The passenger side top box contains
the tools needed to change a at tire.
Use the key to unlock or lock it. Press the key cylinder
button and swing the lid open. Turn on the cargo
lamps, if the vehicle has them, to light the inside of the
cargo area. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps on page 3-17
for more information.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs
to be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the
sunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, or until a front door is opened. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-34for more
information.
There are two switches in
the overhead console that
operate the sunroof.Manual-Open/Manual-Close:To open the sunroof
press and hold the rear of the driver’s side switch until
the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close
the sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver’s side
switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof,
but can also be opened manually.
The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver’s
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to
the full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
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Express-Open/Express-Close:To express-open the
sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the
driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open automatically.
To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a
second time. To express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release the front of the driver’s side switch. The
sunroof will close automatically. To stop the sunroof
partway, press the switch a second time. The sunshade
will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also
be opened manually.
The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver’s
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to
the full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
Vent:The sunroof has an express-vent open feature.
From the closed position, press the rear of the
passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof. To stop the
sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To
close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the
passenger’s side switch. To stop the sunroof partway,
release the switch.Anti-Pinch Feature:If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will
detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at
the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then
open halfway, and the air deector will raise. To close
the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the
“Express-Close” or “Manual-Close” functions described
previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, and
there is an object in the path of the sunroof when
it closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once it has
re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close” or
“Express-Close” functions described previously.
Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time
while the vehicle is not in use. Debris can collect in
the tracks, damage the sunroof operation and plug the
water draining system.
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