roof CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2007 2.G User Guide

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display......... 148
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 152
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 153
OnStar
®System.......................................... 156
Universal Home Remote System................ 159
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 159
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 160
Universal Home Remote
System Operation
(With Three Round LED)....................... 161
Universal Home Remote
System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 166Storage Areas............................................. 170
Glove Box................................................. 170
Cupholder(s).............................................. 170
Center Overhead Console......................... 171
Front Armrest Storage Area....................... 171
Center Console Storage Area.................... 171
Luggage Carrier........................................ 171
Rear Storage Area.................................... 173
Cargo Cover Panels.................................. 173
All-Weather Cargo Area............................. 186
Top-Box Storage....................................... 191
Tonneau Cover......................................... 192
Sunroof....................................................... 199
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside,
as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves.
If you leave the key in the ignition and park your
vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open
the driver’s door. Always remember to remove
your key from the ignition and take it with you.
This will lock your ignition and transmission.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after
it has been parked for an extended period
of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain
features on your vehicle to continue to work
up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned to LOCK.The radio, power windows, if the vehicle has a
sunroof and the OnStar
®System, will work when
the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK, these
features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
or until a door is opened.
Starting the Engine
To place the transmission in the proper gear:
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position -- this is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go
down as your engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and transmission gently to
allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.
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Center Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have an overhead console
with reading lights and a small storage area.
Press the button next to the light to turn it
on and off.
Front Armrest Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest and press the
latch handle located at the front of the armrest.
Then, let the cover pop up and swing open.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a console compartment
with cupholders between the bucket seats.
To open it, press the button and lift the console
cover open.
The rear of the console has a cupholder that folds
down for the rear seat passenger to use.
Luggage Carrier
The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can
be used to load things on top of the vehicle.
The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the
roof. It may also have crossrails which can be
moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie
the load to the siderails or siderail supports.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so
that it rests on the slats as far forward
as possible and against the side rails,
making sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 402.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo while you are
driving, check now and then to make sure the
luggage and cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
If small heavy objects are placed on the roof,
cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to t inside
the crossrails and siderails to spread the load.
Tie the plywood to the siderail supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail
supports. Use the crossrails only to keep
the load from sliding. To move a crossrail, turn
the release knobs, on both sides of the rail,
counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide the
crossrail to the desired position balancing the
force side to side. Turn the release knobs,
on both sides of the rail, clockwise to tighten
it. Try to slide the crossrail back and forth
slightly to be sure it is tight.
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.
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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, 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 124for 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.
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The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P).
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps
will not be on. The instrument panel will not be
lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system will switch from DRL to the
headlamps.
To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps
control to the OFF position and then release.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the transaxle
must be in the PARK (P) position, before the
DRL lamps can be turned off.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp
switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp
system will turn on your headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker
lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The
radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position
and then release. For vehicles rst sold in Canada,
the transaxle must be in the PARK (P) position,
before the automatic headlamp system can
be turned off.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not
covered, or the system will be on whenever the
ignition is on.
The system may also turn on your headlamps
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
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Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans
the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD does not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft,
lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface.
Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the
lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to
the CD mechanism.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast
is still tightened to its base. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand, then with a wrench
one quarter turn.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on
the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear
of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
A vehicle with a sunroof might not get the best
performance from the XM™ system if the sunroof
is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the XM™ system.
Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is
not obstructed.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over. You can be
seriously or fatally injured if the
vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward and low as possible.
There are some important things to remember
about how to load your vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load
oor and forward of the rear axle. Put
heavier items as far forward as you can.
Be sure the load is secured properly, so
driving on the off-road terrain does not
toss things around.
You will nd other important information in this
manual. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 402,
Luggage Carrier on page 171, andTires on
page 492.
Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can provide wholesome and
satisfying recreation. However, it also raises
environmental concerns. We recognize these
concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these
basic rules for protecting the environment:
Always use established trails, roads, and areas
that have been specially set aside for public
off-road recreational driving; obey all
posted regulations.
Avoid any driving practice that could damage
the environment — shrubs, owers, trees,
grasses — or disturb wildlife. This includes
wheel-spinning, breaking down trees, or
unnecessary driving through streams or over
soft ground.
Always carry a litter bag — make sure all
refuse is removed from any campsite
before leaving.
Take extreme care with open res where
permitted, camp stoves, and lanterns.
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or
other combustible materials that could
catch re from the heat of the vehicle’s
exhaust system.
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Fuses Usage
30 Daytime Running Lamps
31Driver’s Side High-Beam
Headlamp
32 Not Used
33 Sunroof
34Key Ignition System,
Theft Deterrent System
35 Windshield Wiper
36 SEO B2 Uptter Usage (Battery)
37 Electric Adjustable Pedals
38 Climate Controls (Battery)
39 Airbag System (Ignition)
40 Amplier
41 Audio System
42 Four-Wheel Drive
43Miscellaneous (Ignition),
Rear Vision Camera,
Cruise ControlFuses Usage
44 Liftgate Release
45OnStar
®, Rear Seat
Entertainment Display
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Not Used
48 Not Used
49Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition),
Compass-Temperature Mirror
50 Rear Defogger
51 Airbag System (Battery)
52 SEO B1 Uptter Usage (Battery)
53Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlet
54Automatic Level Control
Compressor Relay,
SEO Uptter Usage
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56Engine Control Module,
Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition)
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