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STABILITY SYS DISABLED The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on when you press the StabiliTrak® button or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. There are four conditions that can cause this message to appear. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39. Reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-9. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light and message off. • One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak® activates continuously for an extended period of time. • The message will also be displayed if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-35. TRACTION ACTIVE When the traction control system has detected that any of the vehicle's wheels are slipping, the traction control system will activate and this message will appear on the DIC. For more information see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-10. • The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. • Also, if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected, and the vehicle needs service, the message will appear. See your GM dealer. The message will turn off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present. For more information on the StabiliTrak® system, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-10. TRACTION SYS LIMITED If the brake traction control system activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed braking, brake traction control will be disabled and the TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will be displayed. For more information on the StabiliTrak® system and traction control, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-10. 3-56

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation	13
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Center Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	32
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Airbag System	55
Where Are the Airbags?	57
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	62
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Passenger Sensing System	64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Restraint System Check	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
Features and Controls	71
Keys	73
Remote Keyless Entry System	74
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	75
Doors and Locks	78
Door Locks	78
Power Door Locks	79
Delayed Locking	79
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	80
Rear Door Security Locks	82
Lockout Protection	82
Midgate	83
Tailgate	92
Windows	94
Power Windows	95
Sun Visors	95
Theft-Deterrent Systems	96
Content Theft-Deterrent	96
Passlock®	97
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	98
New Vehicle Break-In	98
Ignition Positions	98
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	99
Starting Your Engine	99
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	100
Engine Coolant Heater	101
Automatic Transmission Operation	102
Tow/Haul Mode	105
Four-Wheel Drive	105
Parking Brake	110
Shifting Into Park (P)	111
Shifting Out of Park (P)	113
Parking Over Things That Burn	113
Engine Exhaust	114
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	114
Mirrors	115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	118
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	121
Outside Power Mirrors	121
Outside Convex Mirror	122
Outside Heated Mirrors	123
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	123
OnStar® System	124
HomeLink® Transmitter	126
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	127
Storage Areas	130
Glove Box	130
Center Overhead Console	130
Front Armrest Storage Area	130
Center Console Storage Area	130
Luggage Carrier	131
Rear Storage Area	131
Cargo Cover Panels	132
All-Weather Cargo Area	142
Top-Box Storage	147
Tonneau Cover	148
Sunroof	154
Vehicle Personalization	155
Memory Seat	155
Instrument Panel	157
Instrument Panel Overview	160
Hazard Warning Flashers	162
Other Warning Devices	162
Horn	162
Tilt Wheel	163
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	164
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	164
Flash-to-Pass	165
Windshield Wipers	165
Windshield Washer	166
Cruise Control	166
Exterior Lamps	170
Headlamps on Reminder	171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	171
Automatic Headlamp System	171
Fog Lamps	172
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	173
Exterior Cargo Lamps	173
Instrument Panel Brightness	173
Dome Lamps	174
Entry/Exit Lighting	174
Reading Lamps	174
Battery Run-Down Protection	175
Accessory Power Outlets	175
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	175
Climate Controls	176
Dual Climate Control System	176
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	178
Outlet Adjustment	183
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	184
Instrument Panel Cluster	185
Speedometer and Odometer	186
Tachometer	186
Safety Belt Reminder Light	186
Airbag Readiness Light	187
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	188
Charging System Light	189
Voltmeter Gage	190
Brake System Warning Light	191
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	192
Traction Off Light	192
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	193
Transmission Temperature Gage	194
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	195
Oil Pressure Gage	198
Security Light	199
Cruise Control Light	199
Highbeam On Light	199
Tow/Haul Mode Light	200
Fuel Gage	200
Low Fuel Warning Light	200
Driver Information Center (DIC)	201
DIC Operation and Displays	202
DIC Warnings and Messages	205
DIC Vehicle Customization	214
Audio System(s)	220
Setting the Time	220
Radio with CD	221
Radio with Six-Disc CD	231
Rear Seat Entertainment System	245
Navigation/Radio System	256
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	256
Theft-Deterrent Feature	258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	258
Radio Reception	259
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	260
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	260
Fixed Mast Antenna	260
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	260
Chime Level Adjustment	260
Driving Your Vehicle	261
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	262
Defensive Driving	262
Drunken Driving	262
Control of a Vehicle	265
Braking	265
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	266
Braking in Emergencies	268
Traction Assist System (TAS)	268
Locking Rear Axle	270
StabiliTrak® System	270
Steering	273
Off-Road Recovery	275
Passing	275
Loss of Control	277
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	278
Driving at Night	290
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	292
City Driving	294
Freeway Driving	295
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	296
Highway Hypnosis	297
Hill and Mountain Roads	298
Winter Driving	300
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	304
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	304
Recovery Hooks	305
Loading Your Vehicle	306
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	312
Towing	316
Towing Your Vehicle	316
Recreational Vehicle Towing	316
Level Control	321
Truck-Camper Loading Information	321
Trailer Recommendations	321
Towing a Trailer	322
Service and Appearance Care	335
Service	337
Doing Your Own Service Work	338
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	338
Fuel	339
Gasoline Octane	339
Gasoline Specifications	339
California Fuel	340
Additives	340
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	341
Fuels in Foreign Countries	343
Filling Your Tank	343
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	345
Checking Things Under the Hood	346
Hood Release	346
Engine Compartment Overview	348
Engine Oil	351
Engine Oil Life System	354
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	356
Automatic Transmission Fluid	359
Engine Coolant	362
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	364
Engine Overheating	364
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	366
Cooling System	366
Engine Fan Noise	371
Power Steering Fluid	372
Windshield Washer Fluid	374
Brakes	375
Battery	378
Jump Starting	379
Rear Axle	383
Four-Wheel Drive	384
Front Axle	385
Bulb Replacement	386
Halogen Bulbs	386
Headlamps	387
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	389
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	390
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	392
Taillamps	393
Replacement Bulbs	394
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	394
Tires	395
Tire Sidewall Labelling	396
Tire Terminology and Definitions	399
Inflation - Tire Pressure	401
Tire Inspection and Rotation	404
When It Is Time for New Tires	405
Buying New Tires	406
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	407
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	408
Wheel Replacement	408
Tire Chains	410
If a Tire Goes Flat	411
Changing a Flat Tire	412
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	413
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	416
Secondary Latch System	423
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	426
Spare Tire	429
Appearance Care	429
Fabric/Carpet	430
Vinyl	432
Leather	432
Instrument Panel	432
Interior Plastic Components	432
Glass Surfaces	432
Care of Safety Belts	433
Weatherstrips	433
Washing Your Vehicle	433
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	433
Finish Care	434
Windshield and Wiper Blades	434
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	435
Tires	436
Sheet Metal Damage	436
Finish Damage	436
Underbody Maintenance	436
Chemical Paint Spotting	436
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	437
Vehicle Identification	438
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	438
Service Parts Identification Label	438
Electrical System	439
Windshield Wiper Fuses	439
Power Windows and Other Power Options	439
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	439
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	440
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	442
Underhood Fuse Block	443
Capacities and Specifications	448
Maintenance Schedule	451
Maintenance Schedule	452
Introduction	452
Maintenance Requirements	452
Your Vehicle and the Environment	452
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	453
Scheduled Maintenance	454
Additional Required Services	456
Maintenance Footnotes	458
Owner Checks and Services	459
At Each Fuel Fill	459
At Least Once a Month	460
At Least Once a Year	460
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	463
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	465
Maintenance Record	466
Customer Assistance and Information	469
Customer Assistance and Information	470
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	470
Online Owner Center	471
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	472
Customer Assistance Offices	472
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	473
Roadside Assistance Program	474
Courtesy Transportation	475
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	477
Reporting Safety Defects	478
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	478
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	479
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	479
Service Publications Ordering Information	479

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STABILITY SYS DISABLED

The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on

when you press the StabiliTrak

button or when the

stability control has been automatically disabled.

There are four conditions that can cause this

message to appear.

•

One condition is overheating, which could occur if

StabiliTrak

activates continuously for an extended

period of time.

•

The message will also be displayed if the brake

system warning light is on. See

Brake System

Warning Light on page 3-35

•

The message could be displayed if the stability

system takes longer than usual to complete its

diagnostic checks due to driving conditions.

•

Also, if an engine or vehicle related problem has

been detected, and the vehicle needs service,

the message will appear. See your GM dealer.

The message will turn off as soon as the conditions that

caused the message to be displayed are no longer

present.

For more information on the StabiliTrak

system, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 4-10

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly this

message may appear along with the check engine light

on the instrument panel. See

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp on page 3-39

. Reinstall the fuel cap, making sure

to fully install the cap. See

Filling Your Tank on

page 5-9

. The diagnostic system can determine if the

fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose

or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into

the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly

installed should turn the light and message off.

TRACTION ACTIVE

When the traction control system has detected that any

of the vehicle’s wheels are slipping, the traction

control system will activate and this message will appear

on the DIC. For more information see

Traction Assist

System (TAS) on page 4-8

and

StabiliTrak

System on

page 4-10

TRACTION SYS LIMITED

If the brake traction control system activates constantly

or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed

braking, brake traction control will be disabled and the

TRACTION SYS LIMITED message will be displayed.

For more information on the StabiliTrak

system and

traction control, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 4-10

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