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Chevrolet 2011 Avalanche User Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Avalanche
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-6
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-29
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-58
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-88
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
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Chevrolet 2011 Avalanche Specifications

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BrandChevrolet
Model2011 Avalanche
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

How to use the remote transmitter to lock/unlock doors and activate panic alarm.

Seat Adjustment

Manual seat adjustment instructions.

Safety Belts

Information on proper use of safety belts.

Climate Controls

How to control heating, cooling, defrost, and ventilation.

Cruise Control

How to use and set cruise control.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to access and use the DIC display for vehicle information.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, locks, and remote keyless entry.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Detailed operation of the RKE transmitter for vehicle access.

Door Locks

Explanation of various door locking mechanisms and features.

Vehicle Security

Information on theft-deterrent features and alarm system.

Power Windows

Operation of power windows, including express down and lockout.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment of head restraints for safety.

Seat Adjustment

Manual seat adjustment instructions.

Safety Belts

Information on proper use of safety belts.

Airbag System

Overview of vehicle airbags and their functions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on using child restraints for different age groups.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details on accessing various storage areas like glove box and console.

Luggage/Load Locations

Information on cargo area configurations and features.

Cargo Cover Panels

How to remove and store the three-piece cargo cover panels.

Roof Rack System

Information on using the roof rack and loading cargo.

Instruments and Controls

Steering Wheel Controls

Operation of audio controls on the steering wheel.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights and gauges.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Operation and Displays

How to access and use the DIC display for vehicle information.

Trailer Gain and Output

Adjusts and displays trailer brake gain and power output.

Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Controls for headlamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

How the DRL system operates and how to turn it off.

Fog Lamps

How to use fog lamps for better visibility in fog or mist.

Interior Lighting

Controls for interior lighting.

Infotainment System

Theft-Deterrent Feature

How the TheftLock® system deters radio theft.

Radio

Operation of the radio system, including AM/FM and XM.

Rear Seat Infotainment (RSE) System

Overview of the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.

Bluetooth®

How to pair and use a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.

Climate Controls

Automatic Operation

How to activate automatic climate control.

Air Conditioning

How to turn the air conditioning system on or off.

Air Vents

How to adjust air outlets for direction and airflow.

Rear Window Defogger

How to clear fog or frost from the rear window.

Driving and Operating

Defensive Driving

Tips for anticipating and reacting to unexpected situations.

Braking

Explanation of braking action, reaction time, and stopping distances.

Vehicle Load Limits

Understanding how much weight the vehicle can carry.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step procedure for starting the engine.

Engine Exhaust

Information and warnings about engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Vehicle Care

Doing Your Own Service Work

Safety and knowledge requirements for self-service.

Engine Oil

Ensuring proper engine performance through oil maintenance.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to check and change automatic transmission fluid.

Engine Overheating

How to identify and respond to engine overheating.

Jump Starting

Safe steps for jump starting a vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

General advice on vehicle service and maintenance.

Scheduled Maintenance

When to perform scheduled maintenance tasks.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts.

Maintenance Records

How to record performed service and maintenance.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Capacities and Specifications

Approximate capacities of fluids and other specifications.

Engine Specifications

Details on engine specifications including VIN code, transmission, and spark plug gap.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving customer concerns with dealers.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to the government and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle data recording and privacy.

OnStar®

Overview of OnStar system features and data recording.

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