tire pressure CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2003 1.G User Guide

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Make sure tires are in¯ated to the correct pressures.
Don't forget to check your spare tire. SeeTires on
page 5-61for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-64for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anythingthat might keep a safety belt system from doing its job,
have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-91.
Spare Tire Check
At least twice a year, after the monthly in¯ation check of
the spare tire determines that the spare is in¯ated to
the correct tire in¯ation pressure, make sure that
the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try
to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel
wrench/ratchet to tighten the cable. See
Changing a Flat
Tire on page 5-70.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-42
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-45
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-59
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-44
Ignition Positions.............................................2-27
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-13
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-24
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-62
Inspection......................................................6-16
Brake System.............................................6-16
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-15
Fuel System...............................................6-15
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-15
Steering and Suspension..............................6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)....................................6-16
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-97
Instrument Panel.............................................3-31
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-12
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-14
Lamps...........................................................3-13
Exterior......................................................3-13
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-16, 1-27
LATCH System...............................................1-43
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-41
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-62
Level Control..................................................4-53
Light.............................................................3-33
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-33
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-38
Brake System Warning.................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
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Side Rail Channels.........................................2-75
Skidding........................................................4-18
Snow Plow....................................................4-54
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-35
Spare Tire Check............................................6-11
Spare Tire.....................................................5-87
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-89
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-32
Stabilitrak
žSystem.........................................4-12
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-62
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-63
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-29
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-12
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-28
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-15
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-15
Steering Tips..................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-101
Steering........................................................4-14
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-96
Storage Areas................................................2-72
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-72
Center Console Storage Area........................2-59
Center Overhead Console.............................2-59
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-59
Glove Box..................................................2-59
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-60
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-61
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-77Storage Areas (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-81
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-45
Sun Visors.....................................................2-24
Sunroof.........................................................2-84
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Tailgate Removal............................................2-21
Tailgate.........................................................2-21
Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-46
Temperature Display........................................2-49
Testing the Alarm............................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-101
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-25
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-25
Passlock
ž...................................................2-26
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.....................................................5-61, 5-93
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
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