Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2008 - User Manual

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valanche. Please read this information about your vehicle’s
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DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . .4
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
Content Theft-Deterrent System .6
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sun Visor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . .10
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12
Touch Screen Navigation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . .13
XM
®
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass and
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . .15
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .15
Power Running Boards . . . . . . .16
Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .19
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Folding the Rear Seats . . . . . . . .20
Lowering the Midgate™ . . . . . . .20
Rear Window Removal and
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .22
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Summary

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel Overview

Overview of the dashboard layout and primary controls.

Instrument Panel Cluster Details

Explanation of gauges, indicators, and warning lights.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Operation of the DIC, its buttons, and functions.

DIC Warnings and Messages

Interpretation of warning lights and system messages.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Functions of the remote transmitter.

Content Theft-Deterrent System

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Audio System Controls

Features of the radio and audio system.

NAVIGATION AND INFOTAINMENT

Touch Screen Navigation System

Using the navigation system for maps and directions.

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

Volume and Track Adjustment

Using steering wheel buttons for audio control.

Source Selection and Seek

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the engine remotely.

Cruise Control System

Functions for setting and using cruise control.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER

RainSense II Wipers

Wiper operation and automatic sensing.

REAR VISION CAMERA

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Exterior Lamp Controls

Managing headlamps, parking lamps, and auto mode.

SUNROOF OPERATION

PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Using and disabling rear parking sensors.

MIDGATE OPERATION

Lowering the Midgate

STABILITRAK SYSTEM

StabiliTrak Operation and Control

How the stability & traction system works and is controlled.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Alerts for low tire pressure.

Correcting Tire Pressure

ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM

Oil Life System Reset

Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	AVALANCHE 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English