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DIC Warnings and Messages Warning messages are displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed, they will appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you should press any of the four DIC buttons on the steering wheel to acknowledge that you received the messages and clear them from the display. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons on the steering wheel, press the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will clear the message from the DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display. See Charging System Light on page 3-34 and Voltmeter Gage on page 3-34. BUCKLE PASSENGER If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, this message reminds you to buckle the passenger's seat belt. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61. This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver's seat belt is buckled, the passenger's seat belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should have the passenger buckle their seat belt. This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag is enabled. If the passenger's seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on. 3-50

Section	Page
2006 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	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Center Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	33
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Airbag System	58
Where Are the Airbags?	61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Passenger Sensing System	67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	73
Checking the Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	74
Features and Controls	75
Keys	77
Remote Keyless Entry System	78
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	79
Doors and Locks	82
Door Locks	82
Power Door Locks	83
Delayed Locking	83
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	84
Rear Door Security Locks	84
Lockout Protection	84
Midgate®	85
Tailgate	94
Windows	96
Power Windows	97
Sun Visors	98
Theft-Deterrent Systems	98
Content Theft-Deterrent	98
Passlock®	100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	101
Starting the Engine	102
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	103
Engine Coolant Heater	103
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Tow/Haul Mode	107
Four-Wheel Drive	108
Parking Brake	112
Shifting Into Park (P)	113
Shifting Out of Park (P)	115
Parking Over Things That Burn	115
Engine Exhaust	116
Running the Engine While Parked	116
Mirrors	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	124
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	126
Outside Power Mirrors	127
Outside Convex Mirror	128
Outside Heated Mirrors	128
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	129
OnStar® System	129
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System Operation	133
Storage Areas	136
Glove Box	136
Cupholder(s)	136
Center Overhead Console	136
Front Armrest Storage Area	137
Center Console Storage Area	137
Luggage Carrier	137
Rear Storage Area	138
Cargo Cover Panels	138
All-Weather Cargo Area	151
Top-Box Storage	156
Tonneau Cover	157
Sunroof	163
Vehicle Personalization	164
Memory Seat	164
Instrument Panel	167
Instrument Panel Overview	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	172
Other Warning Devices	172
Horn	172
Tilt Wheel	173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	175
Flash-to-Pass	175
Windshield Wipers	175
Windshield Washer	176
Cruise Control	176
Exterior Lamps	180
Headlamps on Reminder	181
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	181
Automatic Headlamp System	181
Fog Lamps	182
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	183
Exterior Cargo Lamps	183
Instrument Panel Brightness	183
Dome Lamps	184
Dome Lamp Override	184
Entry/Exit Lighting	184
Reading Lamps	184
Battery Run-Down Protection	184
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	185
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	185
Climate Controls	186
Dual Climate Control System	186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	188
Outlet Adjustment	193
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	194
Instrument Panel Cluster	195
Speedometer and Odometer	196
Trip Odometer	196
Tachometer	196
Safety Belt Reminder Light	196
Airbag Readiness Light	197
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	198
Charging System Light	200
Voltmeter Gage	200
Brake System Warning Light	201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	202
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	203
Traction Off Light	203
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	204
Transmission Temperature Gage	204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	206
Oil Pressure Gage	208
Security Light	209
Cruise Control Light	210
Highbeam On Light	210
Tow/Haul Mode Light	210
Cargo Lamp Light	210
Fuel Gage	211
Low Fuel Warning Light	211
Driver Information Center (DIC)	212
DIC Operation and Displays	213
DIC Warnings and Messages	216
DIC Vehicle Customization	226
Audio System(s)	232
Setting the Time	233
Radio with CD	234
Radio with Six-Disc CD	244
Navigation/Radio System	259
Rear Seat Entertainment System	259
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	270
Theft-Deterrent Feature	271
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	272
Radio Reception	273
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	273
Care of the CD and DVD Player	274
Fixed Mast Antenna	274
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	274
Chime Level Adjustment	274
Driving Your Vehicle	275
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	276
Defensive Driving	276
Drunken Driving	277
Control of a Vehicle	279
Braking	280
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	281
Braking in Emergencies	282
Locking Rear Axle	283
StabiliTrak® System	283
Steering	286
Off-Road Recovery	288
Passing	288
Loss of Control	290
Off-Road Driving	291
Driving at Night	304
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	305
City Driving	308
Freeway Driving	309
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	310
Highway Hypnosis	311
Hill and Mountain Roads	312
Winter Driving	314
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	318
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	318
Recovery Hooks	319
Loading Your Vehicle	320
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	326
Truck-Camper Loading Information	330
Towing	331
Towing Your Vehicle	331
Recreational Vehicle Towing	331
Level Control	336
Towing a Trailer	336
Trailer Recommendations	349
Service and Appearance Care	351
Service	353
Accessories and Modifications	353
California Proposition 65 Warning	353
Doing Your Own Service Work	354
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	354
Fuel	355
Gasoline Octane	355
Gasoline Specifications	355
California Fuel	356
Additives	356
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	357
Fuels in Foreign Countries	358
Filling the Tank	359
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	361
Checking Things Under the Hood	361
Hood Release	362
Engine Compartment Overview	364
Engine Oil	367
Engine Oil Life System	370
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	372
Automatic Transmission Fluid	375
Engine Coolant	378
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	380
Engine Overheating	380
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	382
Cooling System	382
Engine Fan Noise	387
Power Steering Fluid	388
Windshield Washer Fluid	389
Brakes	390
Battery	393
Jump Starting	394
Rear Axle	399
Four-Wheel Drive	400
Front Axle	401
Bulb Replacement	402
Halogen Bulbs	402
Headlamps	403
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	405
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	406
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	408
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	409
Replacement Bulbs	410
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	411
Tires	412
Tire Sidewall Labeling	413
Tire Terminology and Definitions	416
Inflation - Tire Pressure	418
Tire Pressure Monitor System	420
Tire Inspection and Rotation	423
When It Is Time for New Tires	425
Buying New Tires	426
Different Size Tires and Wheels	427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	428
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	429
Wheel Replacement	429
Tire Chains	431
If a Tire Goes Flat	432
Changing a Flat Tire	433
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	434
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	438
Secondary Latch System	445
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	449
Spare Tire	452
Appearance Care	453
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	453
Fabric/Carpet	454
Leather	455
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	455
Care of Safety Belts	456
Weatherstrips	456
Washing Your Vehicle	456
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	456
Finish Care	457
Windshield and Wiper Blades	457
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	458
Tires	459
Sheet Metal Damage	459
Finish Damage	459
Underbody Maintenance	459
Chemical Paint Spotting	459
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	460
Vehicle Identification	461
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	461
Service Parts Identification Label	461
Electrical System	461
Windshield Wiper Fuses	462
Power Windows and Other Power Options	462
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	462
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	462
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	464
Underhood Fuse Block	465
Capacities and Specifications	470
Maintenance Schedule	473
Maintenance Schedule	474
Introduction	474
Maintenance Requirements	474
Your Vehicle and the Environment	474
Using the Maintenance Schedule	474
Scheduled Maintenance	476
Additional Required Services	478
Maintenance Footnotes	479
Owner Checks and Services	481
At Each Fuel Fill	481
At Least Once a Month	482
At Least Once a Year	482
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	485
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	487
Engine Drive Belt Routing	488
Maintenance Record	489
Customer Assistance and Information	493
Customer Assistance and Information	494
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	494
Online Owner Center	495
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	496
Customer Assistance Offices	496
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	497
Roadside Assistance Program	498
Courtesy Transportation	499
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	501
Collision Damage Repair	502
Reporting Safety Defects	506
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	506
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	506
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	507
Service Publications Ordering Information	507

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DIC Warnings and Messages

Warning messages are displayed on the Driver

Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that the

status of the vehicle has changed and that some action

may be needed by the driver to correct the condition.

If there is more than one message that needs to

be displayed, they will appear one after another. Some

messages may not require immediate action, but

you should press any of the four DIC buttons on the

steering wheel to acknowledge that you received

the messages and clear them from the display. If your

vehicle does not have DIC buttons on the steering

wheel, press the trip odometer reset stem located on

the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge messages

and to clear them from the display. Some messages

cannot be cleared from the display because they

are more urgent. These messages require action before

they can be removed from the DIC display. You

should take any messages that appear on the display

seriously and remember that clearing the messages will

only make the messages disappear, not correct the

problem. The following are the possible messages that

can be displayed and some information about them.

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during

operation, this message will appear on the DIC.

Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have

the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as

soon as possible. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons

will clear the message from the DIC display. If your

vehicle does not have the four DIC buttons, pressing the

trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from

the DIC display. See

Charging System Light on

page 3-34

and

Voltmeter Gage on page 3-34

BUCKLE PASSENGER

If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, this

message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s

seat belt. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61

This message will display and a chime will sound when

the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is buckled, the

passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled with the passenger

airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should

have the passenger buckle their seat belt.

This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the

vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the

passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag

is enabled. If the passenger’s seat belt is already

buckled, this message and chime will not come on.

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