turn signal bulb CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever for
less than one second until the arrow starts to ash. This
will cause the turn signals to automatically ash three
times. It will ash six times if the tow-haul mode is
active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one
second will cause the turn signals to ash until you
release the lever. The lever will return by itself when it
is released.An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn
signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown
fuse. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-114
andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 5-117.
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Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also ash, telling other drivers
you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)..................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-8
Filling the Tank..............................................5-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-11
Hood Release..............................................5-12
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-18
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-21
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-23
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-25
Engine Coolant.............................................5-28
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-30
Engine Overheating.......................................5-30Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-32
Cooling System............................................5-32
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-38
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-39
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-40
Brakes........................................................5-41
Battery........................................................5-44
Jump Starting...............................................5-45
Rear Axle.......................................................5-51
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-52
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-54
Headlamps..................................................5-55
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..........................................5-57
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps.............................5-59
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................5-61
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-61
License Plate Lamp......................................5-62
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-63
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-63
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Headlamps
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12
for more information.
2. Remove the turn
signal/parking lamp
assembly by pressing
the release clip on
the outboard side of the
assembly and pulling
the outboard end
toward you.
3. Pull the inboard side of the assembly out from the
vehicle.4. Pull the pins away from their clips and pull them up
until they completely release from the vehicle.
5. Pull the headlamp assembly out of the vehicle.
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A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
6. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it
out of the assembly.
7. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
8. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb.
9. Place the connector with the new bulb into
the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it
is tight.
10. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
11. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp assembly into the pocket.
12. Push the outboard side of the assembly in until the
release clip snaps into place.
Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12
for more information.
2. Remove the pin on the headlamp assembly by
turning the pin up and pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
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A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or parking
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12
for more information.
2. Remove the turn
signal/parking lamp
assembly by pressing
the release clip on the
outboard side of the
assembly and pulling
the outboard end of the
assembly toward you.
3. Pull the inboard side of the assembly out from the
vehicle.
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A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker
lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn
the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the turn signal/parking lamp assembly.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks (the sidemarker
lamp does not lock into place).
8. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp assembly into the pocket.
9. Push the outboard side of the assembly in until the
release clip snaps into place.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or DRL bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned
previously. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-55for
more information.2. Press the retainer clip (arrow), located behind the
turn signal assembly, towards the outside of the
vehicle.
3. Pull the turn signal assembly out from the vehicle.
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A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker
lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn
the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it
from the turn signal assembly.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks
(the sidemarker lamps does not lock into place).
8. Reinstall the turn signal assembly back onto the
vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner
side into the alignment holes rst and then the outer
side into the retainer bracket. Push until you hear
a click.
9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly back into the
vehicle.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
The daytime running lamps (DRL) are located in the
front fascia near the fog lamps. They can be identied by
their square shape. To change a bulb, do the following:
1. Reach under the front fascia and locate the
DRL assembly. Be sure you are not picking the fog
lamp assembly, which is near the DRLs.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove it from the DRL
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket back into the DRL
assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-20for
more information.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.
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