2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owners Manual

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collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. 7-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. 7-11 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. 7-12 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 7-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). 7-15 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-16 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-19 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-52 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-66 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-29 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-22 Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-20, 3-22 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-32 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-31 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-52 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-59 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-61 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-65 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-59 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-60 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-58 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-55 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-108 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-108 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-36 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-108 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-106 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-109 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-106 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-103 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-104 Finish Care ............................................... 5-107 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-109 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 5-105 Leather .................................................... 5-105 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-109 Tires ........................................................ 5-109 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-109 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-110 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-106 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-106 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-107 Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-19 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-66 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-106 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-108 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-107 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-108 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-108 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................... 3-93 Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with CD ............................................ 3-68 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-78 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-104 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-67 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-105 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-107 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-108 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-25 Operation ................................................... 2-30 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-17 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-52 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 5-58 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-56 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps .................................................... 5-55 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamps ................................................. 5-53 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-60 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-59 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-76 Battery .......................................................... 5-43 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-36 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-38 System Warning Light .................................. 3-35 Brake Pedal, Throttle ....................................... 2-29 Brakes .......................................................... 5-40 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-26 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-120 Carbon Monoxide ........... 2-11, 2-20, 2-42, 4-40, 4-62 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 5-106 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-108 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-107 Cargo Area, All-Weather .................................. 2-77 Cargo Cover Panels ........................................ 2-64 Cargo Lamp Light ........................................... 3-44 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-63 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts .... 1-23 Center Overhead Console ................................ 2-62 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-81 Charging System Light .................................... 3-34 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-40 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-11 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-109 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-36 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-41 Older Children ............................................. 1-30 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ................................... 1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-49 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-108 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-19 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-108 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-106 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-104 Finish Care ............................................... 5-107 Inside of Your Vehicle ................................. 5-103 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 5-105 Leather .................................................... 5-105 Cleaning (cont.) Tires ........................................................ 5-109 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-109 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-106 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-106 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-107 Climate Control System Dual .......................................................... 3-20 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-22 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-27 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-27 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-24 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-38 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-29 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-30 Cooling System .............................................. 5-32 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-44 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-62 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-15 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-18 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-18 Door Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-46 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-47 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-60 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-30 City ........................................................... 4-34 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-38 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-31 Off-Road .................................................... 4-17 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-45 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-44 Winter ........................................................ 4-40 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-22 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-20 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ................... 3-93 Electrical System ........................................... 5-111 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-114 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-112 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-112 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-112 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-115 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-112 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-22 Battery ....................................................... 5-43 Engine (cont.) Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-40 Coolant ...................................................... 5-28 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-29 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-42 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-37 Oil ............................................................. 5-17 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-32 Overheating ................................................ 5-30 Starting ...................................................... 2-28 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-29 Exterior Cargo Lamps ...................................... 3-17 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-22 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-109 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-108 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-82 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-83 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-99 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-25 Power Steering ........................................... 5-38 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-39 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-34, 5-50 Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. 2-63 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-51 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-9 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-8 Gage ......................................................... 3-45 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-45 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-114 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-112 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-112 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-115 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-112 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-38 Fuel .......................................................... 3-45 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-42 Speedometer .............................................. 3-30 Tachometer ................................................. 3-30 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-38 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-34 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-58 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-62 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamps .................................................... 5-53 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52 Daytime Running Lamps ....................... 3-15, 5-58 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................... 5-56 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-55 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-20 Heater ........................................................... 3-22 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-44 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-37 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-38 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-11 Release ..................................................... 5-12 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-27 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-33 Inﬂation – Tire Pressure ................................... 5-68 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-17 Cluster ....................................................... 3-29 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-44 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-63 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ........................ 3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-18 Dome ........................................................ 3-18 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-18 Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Exterior Cargo ............................................. 3-17 Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Reading ..................................................... 3-18 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-41 Level Control .................................................. 4-62 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-31 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-36 Light (cont.) Brake System Warning ................................. 3-35 Cargo Lamp ............................................... 3-44 Charging System ......................................... 3-34 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-44 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-44 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-45 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ................... 3-37 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-32 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-30 Security ..................................................... 3-43 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-44 ................................................ 3-37 Traction Off Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-18 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-46 Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-9 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-10 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-10 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-45 Midgate ......................................................... 2-11 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .... 2-48 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... 2-50 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass .......................................... 2-43 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-45 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ...................................... 2-55 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-52 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-54 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-54 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-53 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...................................................... 3-93 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-26 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-63 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-40 Manual Passenger Seat .................................... 1-2 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-90 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-30 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-30 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-17 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-17 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-42 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-20 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-30 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-55 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-27 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ..................................................... 2-55 Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-52 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-54 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-54 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-53 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-32 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-39 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-41 Brake ........................................................ 2-38 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-41 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-32 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-61 Passing ......................................................... 4-14 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-26 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-19 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-112 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-27 Seat ............................................................ 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38 Windows .................................................... 2-23 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 Radios .......................................................... 3-66 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-108 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-107 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................................... 3-93 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-68 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-78 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-104 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-67 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-105 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-107 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-49 Locking ........................................................ 4-9 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-27 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-104 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-93 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-7 10 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-24 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-64 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass .................................................... 2-48 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-50 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ................................. 2-43 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...................................................... 2-45 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-45 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-57 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-88 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-84 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-60 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 General Motors ........................................... 7-15 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-67 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .................................................. 1-68 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-27 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-44 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-42 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-30 Care of .................................................... 5-106 Center Front Passenger Position .................... 1-23 Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................... 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-24 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-23 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-29 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-9 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-2 Memory ..................................................... 2-90 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5 Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-95 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-48 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-46 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-49 Security Light ................................................. 3-43 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 11 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-40 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-65 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-67 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-109 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-39 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-41 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Snow Plow .................................................... 4-52 Spare Tire .................................................... 5-102 Installing .................................................... 5-88 Removing ................................................... 5-84 Storing ....................................................... 5-99 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-120 Speedometer .................................................. 3-30 StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-9 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-28 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-106 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-7 Storage Areas All-Weather Cargo Area ................................ 2-77 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-63 Center Overhead Console ............................. 2-62 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-62 Front Armrest Storage Area ........................... 2-63 12 Storage Areas (cont.) Glove Box .................................................. 2-62 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-63 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-64 Top-Box Storage .......................................... 2-82 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-44 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-24 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-89 Tachometer .................................................... 3-30 Tailgate ......................................................... 2-20 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-59 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-105 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-24 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-24 Passlock® ................................................... 2-26 Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-29 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tires ............................................................. 5-62 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 5-108 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-76 Chains ....................................................... 5-81 Tires (cont.) Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-83 Cleaning ................................................... 5-109 Different Size .............................................. 5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-82 Inﬂation – Tire Pressure ............................... 5-68 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-73 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-88 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-70 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-88 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-84 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-95 Spare Tire ................................................ 5-102 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-99 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-63 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-79 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-79 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-75 Tonneau Cover ............................................... 2-83 Top-Box Storage ............................................. 2-82 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-33 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-44 Towing Traction Trailer Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-57 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-62 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-57 Off Light ..................................................... 3-37 StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-9 Recommendations ....................................... 4-75 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-25 Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-38 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-30 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-30 Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-56 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-107 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-78 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-58 Operation ................................................... 2-59 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-46 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-60 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-111 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-111 Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-90 Memory Seat .............................................. 2-90 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-27 Visors ........................................................... 2-24 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-34 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-28 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv 14 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-79 Different Size .............................................. 5-77 Replacement ............................................... 5-79 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-40 Windows ....................................................... 2-22 Power ........................................................ 2-23 Windshield Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-39 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-61 Wiper Blades, Cleaning .............................. 5-107 Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-112 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-40 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-108 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owners Manual