CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual

2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left
to right as follows:
When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”
When a switch is in the down position,
write “Right.”
If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings written down in Step 2 now
become the button strokes to be entered into the
Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to
enter the switch settings written down in Step 2,
in order from left to right, into the Universal Home
Remote, when completing Step 4.
3. From inside your vehicle, rst rmly press all three
buttons at the same time for about three seconds.
Release the buttons to put the Universal Home
Remote into programming mode.4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each
switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s
Universal Home Remote. You will have two and
one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press
one button on the Universal Home Remote for
each switch setting as follows:
If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the
vehicle.
If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the
vehicle.
If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again,
rmly press and release all three buttons at the
same time. The indicator lights will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button that will be used to
control the garage door until the garage door
moves. The indicator light above the selected button
should slowly blink. This button may need to be
held for up to 55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the garage
door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly
until programming is complete.
8. Press and release the same button again.
The garage door should move, conrming
that programming is successful and complete.
To program another Fixed Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device,
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing
a different button in Step 6 than what was used for
the garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least
half of a second. The indicator light will come on
while the signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by
repeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
The programmed buttons should be erased when the
vehicle is sold or the lease ends.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the
same time for approximately 20 seconds, until
the indicator lights, located directly above the
buttons, begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both
buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholders
Your vehicle may have cupholders for the front and rear
passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers.
The front cupholder may be removed for cleaning by
pushing down and then back on the cupholder.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the access
door and release. The door will then open. Push the
door back down to close it.
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.
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
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.
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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 4-36.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo while you are
driving, check 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, lift the release
lever, on both sides of the rail, up to loosen it. Slide
the crossrail to the desired position balancing the
force side to side. Press the release lever on both
sides of the rail, down 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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Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle has 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.To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-22for
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.
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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.3. Pull each cargo panel up and then out from the
side rails and set it aside. Remove as many
cargo panels as needed.
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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.
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.
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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.
Use the following instructions for the proper storage
sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure clip A on the secondary strap.
B. Secure clip B on the secondary strap.
C. Place the remaining primary straps on 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. Place the primary straps over 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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