CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on
both side of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a ¯at tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock the top box lid if it is
locked. Press the key cylinder button and swing the
lid open. Turn on the cargo lamps if you need more light
inside the Top Boxes. See ªCargo Lampsº under
Exterior Lamps on page 3-13for more information on
cargo lamps. Use the ignition/door key to lock the
top boxes.
Tonneau Cover
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored tonneau cover components
could be thrown about the vehicle during a
collision or sudden maneuver. You or others
could be injured. If you remove the cover,
bows and rails, always store them properly in
the cargo area.
When you put them back, always be sure that
they are securely reattached.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a tonneau cover.
The main components of the tonneau cover are
the following:
A. Front Rail
B. Bows
C. Side Rails
D. Rear Rail
E. Plastic Lip
F. LoopRemoving the Tonneau Cover
1. Starting at the rear corner of the driver's side of the
vehicle, pull the loop (F) of the cover toward you
and then pull up so the plastic lip (E) releases from
the channel in the rear rail (D) and the side
rail (C).
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2. Pull the back of the cover out from the rear rail. 3. Roll the cover toward the front of the vehicle (the
plastic lip will release from the siderails as you roll
the cover forward.) When you reach the front
rail (A), pull the cover out from the front rail and roll
up the rest of the cover.
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4. Stow the cover using the buckles and the straps
attached to the front rail.
You can also store the tonneau cover outside of the
vehicle or use the storage bag included.To use the storage bag, do the following:
1. Attach the bag to the cargo tie downs as shown.
Unzip the top of the storage bag so it will be
ready when you need to stow the tonneau cover.
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2. With the tonneau cover rolled up, place it in the
proper compartment in the bag and zip the bag
shut.
Removing the Front/Rear Rails and
Bows
Before moving on to the next step, you will want to
attach the storage bag to the cargo tie downs (if it is not
already attached) so you will have a place ready to
store the front and back rails and the two bows.
1. Remove the rear rail (D) by pulling it straight out
from the side rails. Set the rail aside.
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2. Remove the two
bows (B) by gently
pushing them against
the spring-loaded
end. Set the bow
aside.
3. With the midgate lowered, enter the rear passenger
compartment of the vehicle. See
Midgate on
page 2-12.
4. Remove the front rail (A) (near the midgate) by ®rst
twisting up the edge nearest you (this helps clear
the midgate seals) and then pulling it out from
the side rails.
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5. Stow both bows and the front and rear rails in the
storage bag as shown. When all components of the
tonneau cover are secured in the bag properly,
zip the bag shut.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tonneau cover
using the following suggestions:
·When reinstalling the front rail, start by holding the
back edge of the rail (edge nearest you) up and
then twisting the back edge down while pushing it
into place.
·Both bows are the same size and therefore
interchangeable.
·When placing the bows in the side rails, it is easiest
to place the spring-loaded bow end in ®rst.
·When placing the bows,
locate the small notches
(arrow) in the side
rails. These notches
receive the tang on the
bow ends and help
the bows seat into
place.
·When reinstalling the tonneau cover, start at the
front, near the cab. Place the plastic lip into the
front rail, then the rear rail, and ®nish with the side
rails.
To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If
necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
trapped in the grain of the material.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition
needs to be on or RAP needs to be active. See
ªRetained Accessory Powerº under
Ignition Positions on
page 2-27.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the glass
panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays.
If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the
glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracks.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof. To
do this, start the vehicle and press the forward side of
the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to a fully
closed position. Release, and press again to move to
the vent position which occurs when the sunroof is fully
tilted rearward. This will reset the memory and enable
the sunroof to function properly.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the driver's
door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver's and passenger's outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and
driver 2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1 and 2 on the driver's door and the
numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitters.To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1 or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
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If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-46.
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-46.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver's door.
B(Easy Exit Seat):This button is used to program
and recall the desired driver's seat position when
exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position, can be
personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button or by pressing the
unlock button on the number 1 or 2 remote keyless
entry transmitter. The seat will move to the stored
memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi®ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
·Press the exit button on the memory control.
·Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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