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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. 2-33

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Adults	27
Driver Position	27
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	39
What makes an air bag inflate?	40
How does an air bag restrain?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	42
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	42
Center Passenger Position	43
Lap Belt	43
Rear Seat Passengers	44
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	44
Lap-Shoulder Belt	45
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	47
Children	49
Infants and Young Children	49
Restraint Systems for Children	53
Where to Put the Restraint	56
Top Strap	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	65
Safety Belt Extender	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Driver s Express- Down Window	71
Window Lockout Switch	71
Keys	72
Door Locks	74
Power Door Locks	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Lockout Prevention	76
Child Security Locks	77
Keyless Entry System	78
Operation	79
Remote Panic Alarm	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	80
Midgate	81
Midgate Operation	81
Rear Glass Removal and Storage	82
Reinstalling the Rear Glass	86
Lowering the Midgate	88
Raising the Midgate	90
Tailgate	91
Tailgate Removal	91
Theft	92
Key in the Ignition	92
Parking at Night	92
Parking Lots	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	93
Testing the Alarm	94
Passlock	94
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting Your Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	98
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	99
Automatic Transmission Operation	100
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button	103
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	103
Front Axle Locking Feature	104
Automatic Transfer Case	104
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD	106
Shifting to 2HI	106
Shifting to 4LO	106
Shifting Out of 4LO	106
Shifting to NEUTRAL	107
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	107
Parking Brake	108
Shifting Into PARK (P)	109
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	110
Torque Lock	111
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	111
Parking Over Things That Burn	112
Engine Exhaust	112
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	113
Level Control	114
Self-Adjusting	114
Locking Rear Axle	114
Horn	114
Tilt Wheel	115
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	115
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals	116
Turn Signal On Chime	116
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	116
Flash-To-Pass Feature	117
Windshield Wipers	117
Windshield Washer	117
Cruise Control	118
Setting Cruise Control	119
Resuming a Set Speed	119
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	120
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	120
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	120
Using Cruise Control on Hills	120
Ending Cruise Control	120
Erasing Speed Memory	120
Exterior Lamps	121
Automatic Headlamp System	122
Lamps On Reminder	122
Daytime Running Lamps	123
Fog Lamps	124
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped)	125
Cargo Lamps	125
Interior Lamps	126
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	126
Exit Lighting	126
Illuminated Entry	126
Front Reading Lamps	126
Dome Lamps	127
Battery Run-Down Protection	127
Mirrors	127
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	127
Temperature Display	128
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	128
Compass Operation	128
Compass Calibration	128
Compass Variance	129
Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	130
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	130
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	131
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	131
Convex Outside Mirror	131
Storage Compartments	132
Glove Box	132
Center Overhead Console	132
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)	132
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	133
Rear Armrest/ Cupholder	133
Top-Box Storage	134
Tonneau Cover (If Equipped)	134
Removing the Tonneau Cover	135
Removing the Front/Rear Rails and Bows	138
Cargo Cover Panels (If Equipped)	141
Cargo Panel Storage System	144
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels	148
All-Weather Cargo Area	151
Top Drain Grates--Removal and Cleaning	152
Side Rail Channels	153
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning	154
Cargo Area Floor Drains	155
Cargo Tie Downs	155
Luggage Carrier	156
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	157
Sun Visors	157
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors	157
Accessory Power Outlets	158
OnStar System (If Equipped)	159
Safety and Security Services	160
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	161
OnStar System Limitations	161
Sunroof (If Equipped)	162
HomeLink Transmitter	163
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	163
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	164
Canadian Programming	165
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	165
Erasing Channels	165
Resetting Defaults	165
Accessories	165
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	166
Instrument Panel Cluster	168
Speedometer and Odometer	169
Trip Odometer	169
Engine Hour Meter Display	169
Tachometer	169
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	169
Safety Belt Reminder Light	170
Air Bag Readiness Light	170
Voltmeter	171
Brake System Warning Light	172
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	173
Low Traction Light (If Equipped)	174
Traction Off Light (If Equipped)	174
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	176
Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)	176
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	178
If the Light Is Flashing	179
If the Light Is On Steady	179
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	180
Oil Pressure Gage	181
Cruise Light	182
Tow/Haul Light	182
Fuel Gage	183
Message Center	184
Battery	184
Trans Fluid Hot	185
Trans Hot...Idle Engine	186
Low Coolant	187
Check Coolant Temp	187
Engine Overheated	187
Reduced Engine Power	188
Check Eng Oil Pressure	188
Check Eng Oil Level	188
Change Engine Oil	189
Security	189
Service 4WD (If Equipped)	189
Low Washer Fluid	190
Cargo Lamp On	190
Low Fuel	190
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	191
Comfort Controls	192
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls	192
Fan Knob	192
Temperature Knob	192
Mode Knob	192
Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	194
Fan Knob	194
Temperature Knob	195
Mode Knob - Manual Operation	195
Mode Knob - Automatic Operation	197
Air Conditioning	198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	199
Heating	199
Defogging and Defrosting	199
Rear Window Defogger	199
Ventilation System	200
Ventilation Tips	201
Audio Systems	202
Setting the Clock	202
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	202
Playing the Radio	202
Finding a Station	203
Setting Preset Stations	204
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	204
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	205
Playing a Compact Disc	205
Compact Disc Messages	207
Theft-Deterrent Feature	207
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	208
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	209
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	209
Understanding Radio Reception	210
AM	210
FM Stereo	210
Tips About Your Audio System	210
Care of Your Compact Discs	211
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	211
Fixed Mast Antenna	211
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	212
Defensive Driving	213
Drunken Driving	214
Control of a Vehicle	217
Braking	217
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	218
Using Anti- Lock	220
Braking in Emergencies	220
Traction Assist System (TAS) (Option)	220
Steering	223
Power Steering	223
Speed-Sensitive Steering	223
Steering Tips	223
Driving on Curves	223
Steering in Emergencies	224
Off-Road Recovery	225
Passing	225
Loss of Control	227
Skidding	227
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	228
Before You Go Off-Roading	228
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	229
Environmental Concerns	230
Traveling to Remote Areas	230
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	231
Scanning the Terrain	232
Driving on Off-Road Hills	233
Approaching a Hill	233
Driving Uphill	234
Driving Downhill	237
Driving Across an Incline	239
Stalling on an Incline	240
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	241
Driving in Water	242
After Off-Road Driving	243
Driving at Night	243
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	245
Hydroplaning	246
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	247
Driving Through Flowing Water	247
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	247
City Driving	248
Freeway Driving	249
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	250
Highway Hypnosis	251
Hill and Mountain Roads	251
Winter Driving	253
Driving on Snow or Ice	254
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	255
Recreational Vehicle Towing	257
Dinghy Towing (Two and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles)	258
Dolly Towing (Two- Wheel Drive Vehicle Only)	260
Loading Your Vehicle	262
Trailer Recommendations	264
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	264
Truck Camper Loading Information	268
Towing a Trailer	269
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	270
Tow/Haul Mode	271
Weight of the Trailer	272
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	275
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	275
Hitches	276
Safety Chains	276
Trailer Brakes	277
Driving with a Trailer	277
Following Distance	278
Passing	278
Backing Up	278
Making Turns	278
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	279
Driving On Grades	279
Parking on Hills	280
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	281
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	281
Trailer Wiring Harness	282
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package	282
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness	283
Four- Wire Trailer Harness Adapter	283
Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped)	284
Section 5 Problems on the Road	285
Hazard Warning Flashers	286
Other Warning Devices	287
Jump Starting	287
Towing Your Vehicle	293
Engine Overheating	293
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	293
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	294
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	295
Cooling System	296
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	298
Engine Fan Noise	303
If a Tire Goes Flat	304
Changing a Flat Tire	304
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	305
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	311
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	318
Spare Tire	321
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	321
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	322
Using the Recovery Hooks	322
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	324
Service	325
Doing Your Own Service Work	325
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	326
Fuel	326
Gasoline Octane	326
Gasoline Specifications	327
California Fuel	327
Additives	327
Fuels in Foreign Countries	328
Filling Your Tank	329
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	331
Checking Things Under the Hood	331
Hood Release	332
Engine Compartment Overview	333
Engine Oil	335
Checking Engine Oil	335
When to Add Engine Oil	336
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	337
Engine Oil Additives	339
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	339
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	340
What to Do with Used Oil	340
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	341
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	343
Automatic Transmission Fluid	344
When to Check and Change	344
How to Check	344
Checking the Fluid Level	345
How to Add Fluid	347
Rear Axle	347
When to Check Lubricant	347
How to Check Lubricant	347
What to Use	348
Four-Wheel Drive	348
Transfer Case	348
When to Check Lubricant	348
How to Check Lubricant	348
What to Use	348
Front Axle	349
When to Check Lubricant	349
How to Check Lubricant	349
What to Use	349
Engine Coolant	350
What to Use	351
Checking Coolant	352
Adding Coolant	352
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	353
Power Steering Fluid	353
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	354
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	354
What to Use	354
Windshield Washer Fluid	355
What to Use	355
Adding Washer Fluid	355
Brakes	356
Brake Fluid	356
Checking Brake Fluid	357
What to Add	357
Brake Wear	358
Brake Pedal Travel	359
Brake Adjustment	359
Replacing Brake System Parts	359
Battery	360
Vehicle Storage	360
Bulb Replacement	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Headlamps	361
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp and Sidemarker Lamps	363
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	364
Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	364
Taillamps	365
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	366
Tires	367
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	368
When to Check	368
How to Check	368
Tire Inspection and Rotation	369
When It s Time for New Tires	370
Buying New Tires	371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Treadwear	372
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	372
Temperature -- A, B, C	373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	373
Wheel Replacement	373
Used Replacement Wheels	374
Tire Chains	375
Appearance Care	376
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	376
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	376
Using Cleaner on Fabric	377
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	377
Cleaning Vinyl	378
Cleaning Leather	378
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	378
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	378
Care of Safety Belts	378
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	379
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	379
Weatherstrips	380
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	380
Washing Your Vehicle	380
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	380
Finish Care	381
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	381
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	382
Cleaning Tires	382
Sheet Metal Damage	382
Finish Damage	383
Underbody Maintenance	383
Chemical Paint Spotting	383
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	384
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	385
Engine Identification	385
Service Parts Identification Label	385
Electrical System	386
Add-On Electrical Equipment	386
Windshield Wipers	386
Power Windows and Other Power Options	386
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	386
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	387
Center Instrument Panel Utility Block	389
Underhood Fuse Block	390
Replacement Bulbs*	394
Capacities and Specifications	395
Wheels and Tires	395
Cooling System Capacity	395
Engine Oil with Filter Capacity	395
Fuel Tank Capacity	395
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	396
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	397
Introduction	398
Your Vehicle and the Environment	398
Maintenance Requirements	398
How This Section is Organized	399
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	400
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	400
Scheduled Maintenance	401
Footnotes	401
Scheduled Maintenance	402
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance	402
Scheduled Maintenance	403