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Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the StabiliTrak light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If traction control is turned off, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak, ABS and brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are displayed, the transfer case could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and messages are displayed. The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may be heard. This is normal. If cruise control is being used when the system activates, the StabiliTrak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑7. StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer/retailer for service. Locking Rear Axle Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. 5-8

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Midgate®	12
Tailgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated and Cooled Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belt	17
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	19
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	20
Exterior Lighting	21
Windshield Wiper/Washer	21
Climate Controls	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Bluetooth®	25
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Cruise Control	27
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	28
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	28
Power Outlets	28
Universal Remote System	28
Performance and Maintenance	29
StabiliTrak®	29
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Engine Oil Life System	30
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	31
Roadside Assistance Program	31
OnStar®	32
Seats and Restraint System	35
Head Restraints	36
Front Seats	38
Manual Seats	38
Power Seats	39
Manual Lumbar	40
Power Lumbar	40
Heated Seats	41
Heated and Cooled Seats	42
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals	42
Reclining Seatbacks	44
Center Seat	47
Rear Seats	47
Rear Seat Operation	47
Safety Belts	49
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	49
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	54
Lap-Shoulder Belt	63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	69
Lap Belt	69
Safety Belt Extender	70
Child Restraints	71
Older Children	71
Infants and Young Children	74
Child Restraint Systems	77
Where to Put the Restraint	79
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	81
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	88
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	90
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	91
Airbag System	95
Where Are the Airbags?	97
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	100
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	102
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	102
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	103
Passenger Sensing System	105
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	110
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	110
Restraint System Check	112
Checking the Restraint Systems	112
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	113
Features and Controls	115
Keys	117
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	118
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	118
Remote Vehicle Start	121
Doors and Locks	124
Door Locks	124
Power Door Locks	125
Delayed Locking	125
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	125
Rear Door Security Locks	126
Lockout Protection	127
Midgate®	127
Tailgate	136
Power Assist Steps	137
Windows	138
Power Windows	139
Sun Visors	140
Theft-Deterrent Systems	141
Content Theft-Deterrent	141
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	143
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	143
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	145
New Vehicle Break-In	145
Ignition Positions	146
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	147
Starting the Engine	148
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	149
Engine Coolant Heater	150
Active Fuel Management	151
Automatic Transmission Operation	151
Tow/Haul Mode	156
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	157
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	162
Parking Brake	164
Shifting Into Park	165
Shifting Out of Park	167
Parking Over Things That Burn	167
Engine Exhaust	168
Running the Vehicle While Parked	169
Mirrors	170
Manual Rearview Mirror	170
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	170
Outside Power Mirrors	171
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	171
Park Tilt Mirrors	172
Outside Convex Mirror	172
Outside Heated Mirrors	173
Object Detection Systems	173
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	173
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	176
Universal Home Remote System	181
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	181
Storage Areas	188
Glove Box	188
Cupholders	188
Center Overhead Console	188
Front Armrest Storage Area	188
Center Console Storage	188
Roof Rack System	189
Cargo Cover Panels	190
All-Weather Cargo Area	200
Top-Box Storage	205
Sunroof	206
Instrument Panel	209
Instrument Panel Overview	211
Hazard Warning Flashers	211
Horn	211
Tilt Wheel	211
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	212
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	212
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	213
Flash-to-Pass	213
Windshield Wipers	214
Windshield Washer	214
Cruise Control	215
Exterior Lamps	218
Headlamps on Reminder	219
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	219
Automatic Headlamp System	220
Fog Lamps	221
Exterior Cargo Lamps	221
Instrument Panel Brightness	221
Dome Lamps	222
Dome Lamp Override	222
Entry/Exit Lighting	222
Reading Lamps	222
Electric Power Management	222
Battery Run-Down Protection	223
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	223
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	224
Climate Controls	224
Climate Control System	224
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	227
Outlet Adjustment	233
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	233
Instrument Panel Cluster	234
Speedometer and Odometer	235
Trip Odometer	235
Tachometer	235
Safety Belt Reminders	235
Airbag Readiness Light	236
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	237
Charging System Light	238
Voltmeter Gage	239
Brake System Warning Light	239
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	241
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	241
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	242
Tire Pressure Light	242
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	243
Oil Pressure Light	246
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	247
Security Light	248
Fog Lamp Light	248
Cruise Control Light	248
Highbeam On Light	248
Tow/Haul Mode Light	249
Fuel Gage	249
Low Fuel Warning Light	250
Driver Information Center (DIC)	251
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	251
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	259
DIC Compass	263
DIC Warnings and Messages	265
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	276
Audio System(s)	285
Setting the Clock	286
Radio(s)	287
Using an MP3 (Radios with CD)	305
Using an MP3 (Radios with CD and DVD)	313
XM Radio Messages	320
Navigation/Radio System	322
Bluetooth®	322
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	333
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	342
Theft-Deterrent Feature	344
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	344
Radio Reception	347
Fixed Mast Antenna	348
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	348
Driving Your Vehicle	349
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	350
Defensive Driving	350
Drunk Driving	350
Control of a Vehicle	351
Braking	351
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	352
Braking in Emergencies	353
StabiliTrak® System	354
Locking Rear Axle	356
Steering	357
Off-Road Recovery	358
Passing	359
Loss of Control	359
Off-Road Driving	360
Driving at Night	372
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	373
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	374
Highway Hypnosis	374
Hill and Mountain Roads	375
Winter Driving	376
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	378
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	378
Recovery Hooks	379
Loading the Vehicle	380
Truck-Camper Loading Information	386
Towing	387
Towing Your Vehicle	387
Recreational Vehicle Towing	387
Level Control	394
Autoride®	394
Towing a Trailer	395
Trailer Recommendations	414
Service and Appearance Care	415
Service	417
Accessories and Modifications	417
California Proposition 65 Warning	418
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	418
Doing Your Own Service Work	418
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	419
Fuel	419
Gasoline Octane	420
Gasoline Specifications	420
California Fuel	420
Additives	421
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	422
Fuels in Foreign Countries	423
Filling the Tank	424
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	426
Checking Things Under the Hood	426
Hood Release	427
Engine Compartment Overview	428
Engine Oil	430
Engine Oil Life System	432
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	434
Automatic Transmission Fluid	436
Cooling System	440
Engine Coolant	441
Engine Overheating	445
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	447
Engine Fan Noise	447
Power Steering Fluid	448
Windshield Washer Fluid	449
Brakes	450
Battery	453
Jump Starting	454
Rear Axle	459
Four-Wheel Drive	460
Front Axle	461
Headlamp Aiming	462
Bulb Replacement	464
Halogen Bulbs	465
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	465
License Plate Lamp	466
Replacement Bulbs	466
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	467
Tires	468
Tire Sidewall Labeling	469
Tire Terminology and Definitions	474
Inflation - Tire Pressure	476
Tire Pressure Monitor System	478
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	479
Tire Inspection and Rotation	482
When It Is Time for New Tires	484
Buying New Tires	485
Different Size Tires and Wheels	486
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	487
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	488
Wheel Replacement	488
Tire Chains	490
If a Tire Goes Flat	491
Changing a Flat Tire	492
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	493
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	498
Secondary Latch System	503
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	506
Spare Tire	509
Appearance Care	510
Interior Cleaning	510
Fabric/Carpet	511
Leather	512
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	512
Care of Safety Belts	512
Weatherstrips	513
Washing Your Vehicle	513
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	513
Finish Care	514
Windshield and Wiper Blades	514
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	515
Tires	516
Sheet Metal Damage	516
Finish Damage	516
Underbody Maintenance	516
Chemical Paint Spotting	516
Vehicle Identification	517
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	517
Service Parts Identification Label	517
Electrical System	518
Add-On Electrical Equipment	518
Windshield Wiper Fuses	518
Power Windows and Other Power Options	518
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	518
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	519
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	521
Underhood Fuse Block	522
Capacities and Specifications	526
Maintenance Schedule	529
Maintenance Schedule	530
Introduction	530
Scheduled Maintenance	531
Owner Checks and Services	537
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	539
Maintenance Replacement Parts	541
Engine Drive Belt Routing	542
Maintenance Record	543
Customer Assistance Information	547
Customer Assistance and Information	548
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	548
Online Owner Center	551
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	552
Customer Assistance Offices	552
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	553
Roadside Assistance Program	553
Scheduling Service Appointments	556
Courtesy Transportation Program	556
Collision Damage Repair	557
Reporting Safety Defects	561
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	561
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	561
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	562
Service Publications Ordering Information	562
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	563
Event Data Recorders	564
OnStar®	565
Navigation System	565
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	565
Radio Frequency Statement	565
Index	567
Index_A	567
Index_B	568
Index_C	569
Index_D	570
Index_E	571
Index_F	572
Index_G	573
Index_H	573
Index_I	574
Index_J	574
Index_K	574
Index_L	574
Index_M	575
Index_N	576
Index_O	576
Index_P	576
Index_R	577
Index_S	578
Index_T	580
Index_U	581
Index_V	581
Index_W	582

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Traction Control Operation

The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak

system. Traction control limits wheel spin by

reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed

management) and by applying brakes to each individual

wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary.

The traction control system is enabled automatically

when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the

StabiliTrak light will flash if it senses that any of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction

while driving. If traction control is turned off, only the

brake-traction control portion of traction control will

work. The engine speed management will be disabled.

In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically

and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can

cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly.

Notice:

If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin

excessively while the StabiliTrak, ABS and brake

warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are

displayed, the transfer case could be damaged.

The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle

warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the

wheel(s) excessively while these lights and

messages are displayed.

The traction control system may activate on dry or

rough roads or under conditions such as heavy

acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts

of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in

acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may

be heard. This is normal.

If cruise control is being used when the system

activates, the StabiliTrak light will flash and cruise

control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may

be reengaged when road conditions allow. See

Cruise

Control on page 4

‑

StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it

determines that a problem exists with the system. If the

problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle,

see your dealer/retailer for service.

Locking Rear Axle

Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction

on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a

standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low,

this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most

traction to move the vehicle.

5-8