instrument panel CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2007 2.G Owner's Guide

Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation
is active the system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system
in automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display will
change to show the current temperature(s)
and AUTO will be lit on the display. The
current delivery mode and fan speed will also
be displayed for approximately 5 seconds.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor
will run when the outside temperature is over
about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally
be set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the
air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate
inside air to help quickly cool down your
vehicle. The light on the button will illuminate
in recirculation.2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a
74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Use the driver’s or passenger’s temperature
buttons to adjust the temperature setting
as necessary. If you choose the temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C), the system will
remain at the maximum cooling setting.
If you choose the temperature setting of
90°F (32°C), the system will remain at the
maximum heat setting. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the vehicle
to heat or cool any faster.
Be careful not to cover the solar sensor located
on the top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature
based on sun load and also turns on your
headlamps. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
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The air delivery mode setting will be displayed
and the AUTO light will turn off. The fan will
remain under automatic control.
H(Vent):This setting will deliver air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the
air to the instrument panel outlets and to the
oor outlets. The ow can be divided between
vent and oor outlets depending upon where the
knob is placed between the settings. A little
air is directed towards the windshield and side
window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air
to the oor outlets, with some of the air directed
to the windshield, side window outlets, and
second row oor outlets. In this mode, the system
will automatically select outside air.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later
in this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
the recirculation mode on. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the
vehicle. It can be used to reduce outside air
and prevent odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation may also help cool the air inside
your vehicle more quickly once the temperature
inside the vehicle is less than the outside
temperature.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with
oor, defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to
select recirculation in one of those modes,
the indicator will ash three times and turn off.
The air conditioning compressor will also come on
when this mode is activated. While in recirculation
mode the windows may fog when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either
the defog or defrost mode and increase the
fan speed. Recirculation mode can be turned off
by pressing the button again, or turning off
the engine.
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Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille,
middle of the instrument panel, monitors the
solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor
or the system will not work properly.There is also an interior temperature sensor
located next to the steering wheel that measures
the temperature of the air inside your vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor
located behind the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover
on the front of the vehicle could cause a
false reading in the displayed temperature.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid
to remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn on the rear window defogger. It will
automatically turn off several minutes after it
has been activated. The defogger can also be
turned off by pressing the button again or by
turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle
until all the windows are clear.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview
mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog
or frost from the surface of the mirror when
the rear window defog button is pressed.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center
and on the side of your instrument panel that
allow you to adjust the direction and amount of
airow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or
down. Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath
the outlet to close the louvers. For the most
efficient airow and temperature control, keep
the outlet in the fully opened position.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,
snow, or any other obstruction, such as
leaves. The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, etc.,
may affect the performance of the heating
and air conditioning system. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the
outside of your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know
how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to
drive safely and economically.
United States version shown. Canada similar.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far
your vehicle has been driven, in either miles
(used in the United States) or kilometers
(used in Canada).
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your
vehicle has been driven since you last set the
trip odometer to zero.
Press the reset button, located on the instrument
panel cluster next to the trip odometer display,
to toggle between the trip odometer and the
regular odometer. Holding the reset button for
approximately one second while the trip odometer
is displayed will reset it.
To display the odometer reading with the ignition
off, press the reset button.
Tachometer
Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a
chime will sound for several seconds to remind
people to buckle their safety belts. The driver
safety belt light will also be provided and stay on
for several seconds, then it will ash for several
more. You should buckle your seat belt.
This chime and light
will be repeated if
the driver remains
unbuckled and
the vehicle is
in motion.
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
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Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or
START, a chime will sound for several seconds
to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety
belt. The passenger safety belt light will also
come on and stay on for several seconds, then
it will ash for several more.
This chime and light
will be repeated if the
passenger remains
unbuckled and
the vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled,
neither the chime nor the light will come on.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The
system checks the airbag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the
airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and
the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, seeAirbag
System on page 72.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go out. This means the
system is ready.
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When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW
message will appear in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 267for more information.
Here are some situations you may experience with
your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem
with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll up than
the fuel gage indicated. For example, the
gage may have indicated the tank was half full,
but it actually took a little more or less than
half the tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
The gage goes back to empty when you turn
off the ignition.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle.
It also displays warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
All messages will appear in the DIC display
located below the tachometer in the instrument
panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
After a short delay, the DIC will display the
information that was last displayed before the
engine was turned off.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, see “DIC
Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)”
later in this section andDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 278
for the displays available.
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see
“DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC
Buttons)” later in this section for the displays
available.
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DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information
below explains the operation of this system.
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located
on the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
The DIC also allows some features to be
customized. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 278for more
information.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can also
use the trip odometer reset stem to view some
of the DIC displays. See “DIC Operation and
Displays (Without DIC Buttons)” later in this
section.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are
the trip/fuel,
vehicle information,
customization,
and set/reset buttons.
The button functions
are detailed in the
following pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display
the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average
economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission
temperature. Some vehicles also display
instantaneous economy and an Active Fuel
Management™ indicator.
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to
display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings
for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, engine hours, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system programming for vehicles with a TPM
system, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter programming.
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DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons,
the information below explains the operation
of this system.
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset
stem located on the instrument panel cluster.
Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also
turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages.
The DIC displays trip and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, you
can use the trip odometer reset stem to view
the following displays: odometer, engine hours,
trip odometer, oil life, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system programming for vehicles with a TPM
system, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
programming, and display language.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the
trip odometer reset stem to view the following
displays: odometer, engine hours, trip odometer,
and display language.
Trip Odometer Reset Stem
Menu Items
Odometer
Press the trip odometer reset stem until
ODOMETER displays. This display shows the
distance the vehicle has been driven in either
miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Engine Hours
To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition
in LOCK or ACCESSORY, then press and hold
the trip odometer reset stem for four seconds while
viewing the ODOMETER. This display shows
the total number of hours the engine has run.
Trip Odometer
Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP
displays. This display shows the current distance
traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km)
since the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing
and holding the trip odometer reset stem while
the trip odometer is displayed.
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