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Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche User Manual

Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche
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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.............................................. 1-11
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-13
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-34
Airbag System
......................................... 1-56
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-71
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-23
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-26
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-29
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-51
Object Detection Systems
.......................... 2-59
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-61
Universal Home Remote System
................ 2-64
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-71
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-98
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-47
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-71
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-42
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-12
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-45
Four-Wheel Drive
..................................... 5-46
Front Axle
............................................... 5-47
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-48
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-54
Tires
...................................................... 5-55
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-96
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-105
Electrical System
.................................... 5-105
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-113
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-16
Index
................................................................ 1
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M

Table of Contents

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Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche Specifications

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BrandChevrolet
Model2008 Avalanche
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Details on manual and power seat adjustments, lumbar support, and heated seats.

Rear Seats

Information on folding rear seats for cargo access and operation of seat components.

Safety Belts

Instructions on proper usage, importance, and types of safety belts for adults.

Child Restraints

Guidance on using safety belts and child restraints for older children and infants.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions for occupants.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Details on operating the RKE system for locking, unlocking, and remote start features.

Doors and Locks

Explains various methods to lock and unlock vehicle doors, including power locks and security features.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Description of the content theft-deterrent alarm system and its operation.

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the main components of the vehicle's instrument panel layout.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explains the function and meaning of various warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Climate Controls

Details on operating the heating, cooling, defrost, and ventilation systems for comfort.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Explains how to use the DIC to view vehicle information and warning messages.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Drunk Driving

Critical safety information about the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.

Control of a Vehicle

Explains the systems that control vehicle movement: brakes, steering, and accelerator.

Braking

Details on braking action, reaction time, and stopping distances, including ABS.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Explanation of how the ABS braking system works to prevent skidding.

StabiliTrak® System

Information on the stability control system, its operation, and disabling it.

Loading Your Vehicle

Guidelines for safely loading cargo and occupants to maintain vehicle handling and prevent damage.

Towing

Information on towing your vehicle, including recreational towing and proper procedures.

Towing a Trailer

Guidance on safe trailering practices, including equipment and procedures.

Weight of the Trailer

Information on determining safe trailer weights and understanding load ratings.

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow

Procedures for freeing a vehicle stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Information on obtaining genuine GM parts, accessories, and recommended service.

Fuel

Guidance on gasoline octane, specifications, E85 fuel, and proper fueling procedures.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Instructions for checking essential fluids and components under the hood.

Engine Oil

Procedures for checking and adding engine oil, and understanding the oil life system.

Engine Overheating

Explains causes, warnings, and protection modes for engine overheating.

Brakes

Information on brake fluid, brake wear, and pedal travel.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting the vehicle's battery.

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, safety, and replacement.

Inflation - Tire Pressure

Instructions on how to check and maintain proper tire inflation pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Information on the TPMS, its operation, and malfunction indicators.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

Capacities and Specifications

Table of approximate fluid capacities and key vehicle specifications.

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Introduction to the maintenance schedule and requirements for keeping the vehicle in good condition.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details on recommended maintenance services based on mileage intervals and messages.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

A list of recommended fluids and lubricants by name, part number, or specification.

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Instructions on how to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

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