CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also
tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged.
After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked
into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the rear glass.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care
should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit.
Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/cupholder
for the rear seat passengers.
To open it, pull up and then out on the tab, located at
the top center of the armrest, and pull the armrest down.
Cargo Cover Panels
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove a panel, always store it
in the proper storage location. When you put it
back, always be sure that is securely
reattached.
Notice:Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs
(113 kg) can damage the cargo covers, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do
not put anything on top of the cargo covers over
the weight limit.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a three-piece cargo
cover system. The cargo panels can be removed
and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle with the
cargo panel storage bag.
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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. SeeTailgate on
page 2-20for more information on the tailgate.
The panels are embossed on the upper center
portion with the numbers 1, 2 and 3. There are also
numbered labels on the bottom of the panels.
The numbers on the top and bottom of the panels
will be used as reference when removing, storing
and reinstalling the panels.2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right
cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each
cargo panel, forward to unlock the cargo panel
latches.
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3. Pull each cargo panel up and then out from the
side rails and set it aside. Remove as many
cargo panels as needed.4. If cargo panel 1 needs to be removed. There are
latches on both sides that need to be released.
After you have removed each cargo panel, store them
within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel
storage system.
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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area
using the storage strap system. To store the panels,
do the following:1. Secure the storage
strap system in the
cargo storage area by
attaching the six clips
included on the cargo
strap system to the tie
down locations on
either side of the
storage area.
Always use the storage strap system to store the
cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the locked position. The latches are in
the locked position when they are parallel to the
front and back edge of the panel.
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Use the following instructions for the proper storage
sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure the rst secondary strap.
B. Secure the last secondary strap.
C. Put the rest of the strap system
towards the top of the lid and tray.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel
with latches up and facing away from you.
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3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing toward you.4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches up and facing away from you.
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5. Move the rest of the strap system inside the cargo
box, covering the three cargo covers (A). Fasten
the four strap clips (B).6. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of
each strap.
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7. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap
system to secure tightly.
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
To reinstall a cargo panel do the following.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage strap
system.
You can either leave the strap system attached to the
side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you
can store it inside the top box compartment. See
Top-Box Storage on page 2-82for more information.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
unlocked position. Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo
area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
midgate and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the pegs align with the receivers.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the
latches. Remember that there are two latches on
each side for panel 1. You should hear a click when
each latch locks. Lock the remaining two right
latches on panel 1.
For any cargo cover panel you must lock the left
latch in place before you can lock the right latch. If
you do not follow this exactly, the cargo cover
panels may not lock in place correctly.4. Install cargo cover 2 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
being sure that the pegs align with the receivers.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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