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5-36 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. If this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑79 for more information. SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and a chime sounds when there is a problem with the ITBC system. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes. Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the front passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Midgate®	11
Tailgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	15
Heated Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	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
Transmission	23
Four-Wheel Drive	24
Vehicle Features	25
Radio(s)	25
Satellite Radio	26
Portable Audio Devices	27
Bluetooth®	27
Steering Wheel Controls	28
Cruise Control	28
Navigation System	29
Driver Information Center (DIC)	29
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	30
Power Outlets	31
Universal Remote System	31
Performance and Maintenance	31
StabiliTrak® System	31
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Engine Oil Life System	32
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	34
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors and Windows	37
Keys and Locks	38
Keys	38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	39
Remote Vehicle Start	41
Door Locks	43
Power Door Locks	44
Delayed Locking	44
Automatic Door Locks	44
Lockout Protection	44
Safety Locks	44
Doors	45
Midgate®	45
Tailgate	52
Power Assist Steps	52
Vehicle Security	53
Anti-Theft Alarm System	53
Immobilizer	54
Immobilizer Operation	54
Exterior Mirrors	56
Convex Mirrors	56
Power Mirrors	56
Folding Mirrors	57
Heated Mirrors	58
Park Tilt Mirrors	58
Interior Mirrors	58
Manual Rearview Mirror	58
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	58
Windows	59
Power Windows	60
Sun Visors	61
Roof	61
Sunroof	61
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Center Seat	65
Power Seat Adjustment	66
Lumbar Adjustment	68
Reclining Seatbacks	69
Heated Front Seats	71
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	72
Rear Seats	73
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	78
Lap-Shoulder Belt	83
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	87
Lap Belt	87
Safety Belt Extender	88
Safety System Check	88
Safety Belt Care	89
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	89
Airbag System	90
Where Are the Airbags?	92
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	95
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	95
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	96
Passenger Sensing System	97
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Airbag System Check	103
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	104
Child Restraints	104
Older Children	104
Infants and Young Children	106
Child Restraint Systems	109
Where to Put the Restraint	111
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	113
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	119
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	119
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	121
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	122
Storage	125
Storage Compartments	125
Glove Box	125
Cupholders	125
Overhead Console	125
Armrest Storage	125
Center Console Storage	126
Top-Box Storage	126
Luggage/Load Locations	126
Cargo Area	126
Additional Storage Features	130
Cargo Cover Panels	130
Cargo Tie-Downs	137
Roof Rack System	137
Instruments and Controls	139
Controls	140
Steering Wheel Adjustment	140
Steering Wheel Controls	141
Horn	143
Windshield Wiper/Washer	143
Compass	144
Clock	146
Power Outlets	147
Cigarette Lighter	147
Ashtrays	148
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	148
Instrument Cluster	149
Speedometer	150
Odometer	150
Trip Odometer	150
Tachometer	150
Fuel Gauge	150
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	151
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	152
Voltmeter Gauge	153
Safety Belt Reminders	153
Airbag Readiness Light	154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	155
Charging System Light	156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	157
Brake System Warning Light	159
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	160
Tow/Haul Mode Light	161
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	161
Tire Pressure Light	161
Engine Oil Pressure Light	162
Low Fuel Warning Light	162
Security Light	163
High-Beam On Light	163
Front Fog Lamp Light	163
Cruise Control Light	163
Information Displays	164
Driver Information Center (DIC)	164
Vehicle Messages	173
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	173
Brake System Messages	173
Door Ajar Messages	174
Engine Cooling System Messages	175
Engine Oil Messages	176
Engine Power Messages	176
Fuel System Messages	177
Key and Lock Messages	177
Lamp Messages	177
Object Detection System Messages	177
Ride Control System Messages	178
Airbag System Messages	179
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	179
Tire Messages	179
Transmission Messages	180
Vehicle Reminder Messages	181
Washer Fluid Messages	182
Vehicle Personalization	182
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	182
Universal Remote System	191
Universal Remote System Programming	191
Universal Remote System Operation	196
Lighting	197
Exterior Lighting	197
Exterior Lamp Controls	197
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	199
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	199
Flash-to-Pass	199
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	200
Automatic Headlamp System	200
Hazard Warning Flashers	201
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	201
Fog Lamps	202
Exterior Cargo Lamps	202
Interior Lighting	203
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	203
Dome Lamps	203
Reading Lamps	203
Lighting Features	204
Entry/Exit Lighting	204
Battery Load Management	204
Battery Power Protection	204
Infotainment System	205
Introduction	205
Infotainment	205
Theft-Deterrent Feature	206
Operation	206
Radio	211
AM-FM Radio	211
Satellite Radio	212
Radio Reception	216
Fixed Mast Antenna	216
Satellite Radio Antenna	217
Audio Players	217
CD Player	217
CD/DVD Player	222
Auxiliary Devices	233
Rear Seat Infotainment	238
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	238
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	248
Phone	250
Bluetooth	250
Climate Controls	259
Climate Control Systems	259
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	262
Air Vents	268
Driving and Operating	269
Driving Information	270
Defensive Driving	270
Drunk Driving	271
Control of a Vehicle	271
Braking	272
Steering	273
Off-Road Recovery	274
Loss of Control	274
Off-Road Driving	275
Driving on Wet Roads	286
Highway Hypnosis	287
Hill and Mountain Roads	287
Winter Driving	288
If the Vehicle is Stuck	290
Vehicle Load Limits	291
Truck-Camper Loading Information	296
Starting and Operating	297
New Vehicle Break-In	297
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	297
Ignition Positions	298
Starting the Engine	300
Engine Heater	301
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	302
Shifting Into Park	302
Shifting Out of Park	303
Parking Over Things That Burn	304
Active Fuel Management®	304
Engine Exhaust	305
Running the Vehicle While Parked	306
Automatic Transmission	307
Manual Mode	309
Tow/Haul Mode	310
Drive Systems	311
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	311
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	316
Brakes	318
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	318
Parking Brake	319
Brake Assist	320
Ride Control Systems	320
StabiliTrak® System	320
Locking Rear Axle	322
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	323
Automatic Level Control	323
Cruise Control	324
Object Detection Systems	326
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	326
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	328
Fuel	333
Recommended Fuel	334
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	334
California Fuel Requirements	334
Fuels in Foreign Countries	334
Fuel Additives	334
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	335
Filling the Tank	337
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	338
Towing	339
General Towing Information	339
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	339
Trailer Towing	343
Towing Equipment	347
Conversions and Add-Ons	356
Add-On Electrical Equipment	356
Vehicle Care	357
General Information	358
California Proposition 65 Warning	358
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	359
Accessories and Modifications	359
Vehicle Checks	360
Doing Your Own Service Work	360
Hood	361
Engine Compartment Overview	362
Engine Oil	364
Engine Oil Life System	367
Automatic Transmission Fluid	369
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	372
Cooling System	374
Engine Coolant	374
Engine Overheating	378
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	380
Engine Fan	381
Power Steering Fluid	381
Washer Fluid	382
Brakes	383
Brake Fluid	384
Battery	386
Four-Wheel Drive	386
Front Axle	387
Rear Axle	387
Starter Switch Check	389
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	389
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	390
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	390
Wiper Blade Replacement	391
Glass Replacement	391
Headlamp Aiming	391
Bulb Replacement	394
Halogen Bulbs	394
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	394
License Plate Lamp	395
Replacement Bulbs	395
Electrical System	396
Electrical System Overload	396
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	397
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	397
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	402
Wheels and Tires	405
Tires	405
Tire Sidewall Labeling	406
Tire Designations	408
Tire Terminology and Definitions	409
Tire Pressure	412
Tire Pressure Monitor System	414
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	415
Tire Inspection	418
Tire Rotation	418
When It Is Time for New Tires	419
Buying New Tires	420
Different Size Tires and Wheels	422
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	422
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	424
Wheel Replacement	424
Tire Chains	425
If a Tire Goes Flat	426
Tire Changing	428
Secondary Latch System	439
Full-Size Spare Tire	442
Jump Starting	442
Towing	447
Towing the Vehicle	447
Recreational Vehicle Towing	447
Appearance Care	452
Exterior Care	452
Interior Care	456
Floor Mats	459
Service and Maintenance	461
General Information	461
Scheduled Maintenance	463
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	467
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	467
Maintenance Replacement Parts	469
Maintenance Records	470
Technical Data	473
Vehicle Identification	473
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	473
Service Parts Identification Label	473
Vehicle Data	474
Capacities and Specifications	474
Engine Drive Belt Routing	475
Customer Information	477
Customer Information	477
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	477
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	479
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	481
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	482
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	482
Online Owner Center	483
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	484
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	484
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	486
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	487
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	487
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	489
Service Publications Ordering Information	491
Reporting Safety Defects	492
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	492
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	493
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	493
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	493
Event Data Recorders	494
OnStar®	495
Navigation System	495
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	495
Radio Frequency Statement	495
Index	497
Index_A	497
Index_B	498
Index_C	498
Index_D	499
Index_E	500
Index_F	500
Index_G	501
Index_H	501
Index_I	502
Index_J	502
Index_K	502
Index_L	502
Index_M	503
Index_N	503
Index_O	503
Index_P	504
Index_R	504
Index_S	505
Index_T	507
Index_U	507
Index_V	508

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Instruments and Controls

SERVICE BRAKES SOON

This message displays if there is a

problem with the brake system.

If this message appears, stop as

soon as possible and turn off the

vehicle. Restart the vehicle and

check for the message on the DIC

display. If the message is still

displayed or appears again when

you begin driving, the brake system

needs service. See your dealer.

SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE

SYSTEM

On vehicles with the Integrated

Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,

this message displays and a chime

sounds when there is a problem

with the ITBC system.

When this message displays, power

is no longer available to the trailer

brakes.

As soon as it is safe to do so,

carefully pull your vehicle over to

the side of the road and turn the

ignition off. Check the wiring

connection to the trailer and turn the

ignition back on. If this message still

displays, either your vehicle or the

trailer needs service. See your

dealer.

See

“

Integrated Trailer Brake

Control System

”

under

Towing

Equipment on page 9

‑

for more

information.

Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the driver door is not fully

closed and the vehicle is shifted out

of P (Park). Stop and turn off the

vehicle, check the door for

obstructions, and close the door

again. Check to see if the message

still appears on the DIC.

HOOD OPEN

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the hood is not fully

closed. Stop and turn off the

vehicle, check the hood for

obstructions, and close the hood

again. Check to see if the message

still appears on the DIC.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the driver side rear door is

not fully closed and the vehicle is

shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn

off the vehicle, check the door for

obstructions, and close the door

again. Check to see if the message

still appears on the DIC.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

This message displays and a chime

sounds if the front passenger door

is not fully closed and the vehicle is

shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn

off the vehicle, check the door for

obstructions, and close the door

again. Check to see if the message

still appears on the DIC.