CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2011 2.G Owners Manual

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Storage 4-9
3. Place the primary straps overthe three cargo covers (A).
Fasten the four strap clips (B).4. Tighten all straps by pulling onthe free end of each strap.5. Close both cross locks at thecenter of the strap system to
tightly secure.

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4-10 Storage
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover
Panels
The strap system can remain
attached to the side of the cargo
area while it is not in use, or it can
be stored inside the top box storage
compartment. SeeTop-Box Storage
on page 4‑2 for more information.
To reinstall a cargo panel:
1. 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.Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
2. Place the cover on the cargo box within 10cm (4 in) of the
Midgate and lower the rear of
the panel within 5–8cm (2–3 in)
from the top of the cargo box.
Push the cover forward making
sure that the guide block
engages the retainer bracket
opening. Continue to push
forward until the panel is fully
seated against the Midgate.

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Then lower the rear of the cover
to engage the striker pegs (A) to
align with the striker
assembly (B).
3. The driver side cargo coverpanel latch must lock in place
before the passenger side latch
can be locked. If this procedure
is not followed exactly, the cargo
cover panels might not correctly lock in place. Push the driver
side latch toward the front of the
vehicle to lock the cover in
position. A click sounds when
each latch locks. Lock the
remaining passenger side latch
on panel 1.
4. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 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.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
5. Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and
then let the back of the panel
down making sure that the
pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).
6. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle, starting with
the driver side latch, to lock the
panel in place. A click sounds
when each latch locks correctly.

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Folding and Storage of Straps
Fold the straps for storing inside the
top-box storage compartment:
1. Extend the six strap ends on aflat surface.
2. Fold the four primary strap endstoward the center as shown.3. Take the short strap and wrap itaround the folded webbing,
forming a package.

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4. Take the storage strap and wrapit around the package. Finally,
attach the hooks to the webbing
and place the straps inside the
top-box storage compartment.
Cargo Tie Downs
The vehicle has cargo tie downs,
located in the rear cargo area.
These can be used to secure cargo.
The tie downs can also be used to
secure the cargo cover panel strap
system, if the vehicle has one. For
more information see Cargo Cover
Panels on page 4‑6.
Roof Rack System
{WARNING
If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack— like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress— the wind
can catch it while the vehicle is
being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision,
and damage the vehicle.
Never carry something longer
or wider than the roof rack on
top of the vehicle unless using a
GM Certified accessory carrier.
For vehicles with a roof rack, the
rack can be used to load items.
For roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified
crossrails can be purchased as an
accessory. See your dealer for
additional information. Notice:
Loading cargo on the
roof rack that weighs more than
91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may
damage the vehicle. Load cargo
so that it rests evenly between
the crossrails, making sure to
fasten cargo securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle’ s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in
its place.

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Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeVehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑24.
.If small heavy objects are
placed on the roof, cut a piece of
3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the
crossrails and siderails to spread
the load. Tie the plywood to the
siderail supports.
.Tie the load and secure it
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 up, on both sides
of the rail. Then slide the
crossrail to the desired position
balancing the force side to side.
Press the release lever down on
both sides of the rail, down to
tighten it. Try to slide the
crossrail back and forth slightly
to make sure it is tight.
.To carry long items, move the
crossrails as far apart as
possible. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or
siderail supports. Also tie the
load to the bumpers, but 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.
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
window glass.
Make sure items loaded on the roof
of the vehicle do not block or
damage the CHMSL.

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Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-16
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-18
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-20
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . 5-24
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light . . . 5-24
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-26
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-26
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
High-Beam on Light . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-27
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-37
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-40
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-40
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-41
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-41
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-46

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization(With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-56
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
The tilt lever is located on the lower
left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w/cx(Next/Previous): Press
to select preset or favorite radio
stations, select tracks on a CD/
DVD, or navigate an iPod or
USB device. Radio
To select preset or favorite radio
stations:
Press and release
worc
xto
go to the next or previous radio
station stored as a preset or
favorite.
CD/DVD
To select tracks on a CD/DVD:
Press and release
worc xto
go to the next or previous track.
Selecting Tracks on an iPod or
USB Device (Vehicles without a
Navigation System)
1. Press and hold
worc x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and release
worc x
to scroll up or down the list, then
press and hold
w, or press¨to
play the highlighted track. Navigating Folders on an iPod or
USB Device (Vehicles without a
Navigation System):
1. Press and hold
worc
x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and hold
c xto go
back to the previous folder list.
3. Press and release
worc x
to scroll up or down the list.
.To select a folder, press
and hold
w, or press¨
when the folder is
highlighted.
.To go back further in the
folder list, press and
hold
cx.

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5-4 Instruments and Controls
Navigating an iPod or USB Device
on the Main Audio Screen
(Vehicles with a Navigation
System)
1. Press and release
worcx
to select the next or previous
track within the selected
category.
2. Press and hold
worc xto
move quickly through the tracks.
3. Press and release
¨to move up
one track within the selected
category. Navigating an iPod or USB Device
on the Music Navigator Screen
(Vehicles with a Navigation
System)
1. Press and release
worc
x
to select the next or previous
track within the selected
category.
2. Press and hold
worc xto
move quickly through the tracks
within the selected category.
3. Press and release
¨to move up
one track within the selected
category.
b g(Mute/Push to Talk): Press to
silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or
OnStar systems, press and hold for
longer than two seconds to interact
with those systems. See Bluetooth
on page 7‑46 and the OnStar
Owner's Guide for more information.
c x(End): Press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE (Source/Voice
Recognition):
Press to switch
between the radio and CD, and for
equipped vehicles, the DVD, front
auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
For vehicles with the navigation
system, press and hold this button
for longer than one second to
initiate voice recognition.
See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for
more information.
¨(Seek): Press to go to the
next radio station while in AM,
FM, or XM™.
For vehicles with or without a
navigation system:
Press
¨to go to the next track or
chapter while sourced to the CD or
DVD slot.
Press
¨to select a track or a folder
when navigating folders on an iPod
or USB device.