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Chevrolet 2012 Avalanche User Manual

Chevrolet 2012 Avalanche
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012
2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
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 . . . . . . . 5-45
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
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 . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-32
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-46
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-54
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-84

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Chevrolet 2012 Avalanche Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
Model2012 Avalanche
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Details the layout and components of the vehicle's instrument panel.

Initial Drive Information

Provides an overview of important features for new drivers.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Covers operation and features related to vehicle access and security.

Seats and Restraints

Essential information on seating adjustments, safety belts, and airbags.

Storage

Explains various storage compartments and features within the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Describes gauges, warning lights, and driver controls.

Driving and Operating

Covers fundamental aspects of driving and vehicle operation.

Climate Controls

Information on managing the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, locks, and remote entry systems.

Doors

Details on Midgate, tailgate, and power assist steps.

Vehicle Security

Explains anti-theft alarm and immobilizer systems.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on convex, power, and folding mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Details on manual and automatic dimming rearview mirrors.

Windows

Information on power window operation and lockout.

Roof

Details on sunroof operation.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Guidance on adjusting head restraints for proper safety.

Front Seats

Details on seat adjustment, lumbar, and memory features.

Rear Seats

Information on folding rear seatbacks for cargo space.

Safety Belts

Information on proper use of safety belts and related sections.

Airbag System

Explains airbag components, operation, and safety.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing child restraints.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Explains operation of glove box, cupholders, and consoles.

Luggage/Load Locations

Information on cargo area and load management.

Additional Storage Features

Details on cargo cover panels and tie-downs.

Roof Rack System

Information on the roof rack system.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel, horn, wipers, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains the meaning of various dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and vehicle messages.

Vehicle Messages

Explains various messages displayed on the DIC.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers essential driving tips like distraction and defensive driving.

Starting and Operating

Information on new vehicle break-in and ignition positions.

Engine Exhaust

Important safety information regarding engine exhaust.

Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the automatic transmission and manual mode.

Drive Systems

Information on four-wheel drive systems and their operation.

Brakes

Details on ABS, parking brake, and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Information on StabiliTrak and automatic level control.

Cruise Control

How to set and use cruise control.

Object Detection Systems

Operation of parking assist and rear vision camera.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, additives, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Provides general info on service, parts, and dealer support.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic maintenance checks.

Headlamp Aiming

How to aim headlamps if damaged.

Bulb Replacement

Information on replacing exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Details on fuses, circuit breakers, and system overload.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire care, selection, and maintenance.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Explains importance of maintenance and dealer services.

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines required maintenance intervals for normal and severe use.

Special Application Services

Describes services for severe commercial use.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Topics like battery, belts, brakes, and fluids.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Maintenance Records

A log for recording service history.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN and service parts identification labels.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for fluids and torque.

Engine Identification

Details on engine code and specifications.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving customer concerns with the dealer.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on EDR data and vehicle privacy.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the OnStar system and its capabilities.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service and reactivation.

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