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9-72 Driving and Operating a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting. After the Trailer Brake Display Page is displayed, each press and release of the gain buttons will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change. . The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays messages on the vehicle's Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 for more information. The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting, power output to the electric trailer brakes, trailer connection, and system operational status. The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions: . adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Press and hold a gain button to cause the Trailer Gain to continuously adjust. To turn the output to the trailer off, adjust the Trailer Gain setting to 0.0 (zero). 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default setting. To properly adjust trailer gain, see "Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure" later in this section. TRAILER OUTPUT: This is displayed any time a trailer with electric brakes is connected. Output to the electric brakes is based on the amount of vehicle braking present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting. Output is displayed from 0 to 10 bars for each gain setting. Vehicles with Trailer Sway Control (TSC) or Hill Start Assist (HSA), output to the electric trailer brakes may be displayed when the systems are active. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on page 9‑76 and Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9‑42. Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. Connecting a trailer equipped with electric trailer brakes. . All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped) before the Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed and Trailer Gain can be adjusted. TRAILER GAIN: This setting is displayed any time the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped). Pressing a Trailer Gain button; if the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing .

Section	Page
2013 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	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
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	27
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	30
Universal Remote System	31
Sunroof	31
Performance and Maintenance	32
StabiliTrak® System	32
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Engine Oil Life System	33
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	34
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	35
Keys	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	36
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	42
Midgate®	42
Tailgate	48
Power Assist Steps	49
Vehicle Security	50
Vehicle Alarm System	50
Immobilizer	51
Immobilizer Operation	51
Exterior Mirrors	53
Convex Mirrors	53
Power Mirrors	53
Folding Mirrors	54
Heated Mirrors	55
Automatic Dimming Mirror	55
Park Tilt Mirrors	55
Interior Mirrors	56
Manual Rearview Mirror	56
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	56
Windows	57
Power Windows	57
Sun Visors	58
Roof	59
Sunroof	59
Seats and Restraints	61
Head Restraints	62
Front Seats	63
Seat Adjustment	63
Center Seat	63
Power Seat Adjustment	64
Lumbar Adjustment	64
Reclining Seatbacks	65
Memory Seats	67
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	68
Rear Seats	70
Safety Belts	71
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	72
Lap-Shoulder Belt	73
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	77
Lap Belt	78
Safety Belt Extender	79
Safety System Check	79
Safety Belt Care	79
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	80
Airbag System	80
Where Are the Airbags?	82
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	84
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	94
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	99
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	109
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	109
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	111
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	112
Storage	115
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Cupholders	115
Overhead Console	115
Armrest Storage	115
Center Console Storage	115
Top-Box Storage	116
Luggage/Load Locations	116
Cargo Area	116
Additional Storage Features	119
Cargo Cover Panels	119
Cargo Tie-Downs	125
Roof Rack System	125
Instruments and Controls	127
Controls	128
Steering Wheel Adjustment	128
Steering Wheel Controls	128
Horn	130
Windshield Wiper/Washer	130
Compass	131
Clock	133
Power Outlets	134
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	135
Instrument Cluster	136
Speedometer	137
Odometer	137
Trip Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Fuel Gauge	137
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	139
Voltmeter Gauge	140
Safety Belt Reminders	140
Airbag Readiness Light	141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	142
Charging System Light	143
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	143
Brake System Warning Light	146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	147
Tow/Haul Mode Light	147
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	147
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	148
Tire Pressure Light	148
Engine Oil Pressure Light	149
Low Fuel Warning Light	149
Security Light	149
High-Beam On Light	150
Front Fog Lamp Light	150
Cruise Control Light	150
Information Displays	151
Driver Information Center (DIC)	151
Vehicle Messages	160
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	160
Brake System Messages	161
Door Ajar Messages	161
Engine Cooling System Messages	162
Engine Oil Messages	163
Engine Power Messages	164
Fuel System Messages	164
Key and Lock Messages	164
Lamp Messages	164
Object Detection System Messages	165
Ride Control System Messages	165
Airbag System Messages	166
Security Messages	167
Tire Messages	167
Transmission Messages	168
Vehicle Reminder Messages	169
Washer Fluid Messages	169
Vehicle Personalization	170
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	170
Universal Remote System	178
Universal Remote System Programming	178
Universal Remote System Operation	182
Lighting	185
Exterior Lighting	185
Exterior Lamp Controls	185
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	187
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	187
Flash-to-Pass	187
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	187
Automatic Headlamp System	188
Hazard Warning Flashers	189
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	189
Fog Lamps	190
Exterior Cargo Lamps	190
Interior Lighting	191
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	191
Dome Lamps	191
Reading Lamps	191
Lighting Features	192
Entry/Exit Lighting	192
Battery Load Management	192
Battery Power Protection	192
Infotainment System	193
Introduction	193
Infotainment	193
Theft-Deterrent Feature	194
Overview (Radio with CD (MP3))	195
Overview (Radio with CD, USB, and DVD (MP3))	197
Operation	198
Radio	202
AM-FM Radio	202
Satellite Radio	203
Radio Reception	206
Satellite Radio Antenna	207
Audio Players	207
CD Player	207
CD/DVD Player	212
Auxiliary Devices	223
Rear Seat Infotainment	228
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	228
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	238
Phone	240
Bluetooth	240
Trademarks and License Agreements	247
Climate Controls	249
Climate Control Systems	249
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	252
Air Vents	257
Driving and Operating	259
Driving Information	260
Distracted Driving	260
Defensive Driving	261
Drunk Driving	261
Control of a Vehicle	261
Braking	261
Steering	262
Off-Road Recovery	263
Loss of Control	263
Off-Road Driving	264
Driving on Wet Roads	268
Highway Hypnosis	269
Hill and Mountain Roads	270
Winter Driving	270
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	272
Vehicle Load Limits	273
Truck-Camper Loading Information	278
Starting and Operating	278
New Vehicle Break-In	278
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	279
Ignition Positions	279
Starting the Engine	281
Engine Heater	282
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	283
Shifting Into Park	284
Shifting out of Park	285
Parking over Things That Burn	286
Active Fuel Management®	286
Engine Exhaust	286
Running the Vehicle While Parked	287
Automatic Transmission	287
Manual Mode	290
Tow/Haul Mode	291
Drive Systems	292
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	292
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	297
Brakes	299
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	299
Parking Brake	300
Brake Assist	300
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	300
Ride Control Systems	301
StabiliTrak® System	301
Locking Rear Axle	304
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	304
Automatic Level Control	304
Cruise Control	305
Object Detection Systems	307
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	307
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	309
Fuel	313
Recommended Fuel	313
Gasoline Specifications	313
California Fuel Requirements	314
Fuels in Foreign Countries	314
Fuel Additives	314
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	315
Filling the Tank	316
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	318
Towing	318
General Towing Information	318
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	318
Trailer Towing	321
Towing Equipment	325
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	334
Conversions and Add-Ons	334
Add-On Electrical Equipment	334
Vehicle Care	335
General Information	336
California Proposition 65 Warning	336
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	337
Accessories and Modifications	337
Vehicle Checks	337
Doing Your Own Service Work	337
Hood	338
Engine Compartment Overview	339
Engine Oil	340
Engine Oil Life System	343
Automatic Transmission Fluid	344
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	347
Cooling System	348
Engine Coolant	349
Engine Overheating	352
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	354
Engine Fan	354
Power Steering Fluid	354
Washer Fluid	355
Brakes	356
Brake Fluid	357
Battery	359
Four-Wheel Drive	359
Front Axle	360
Rear Axle	361
Starter Switch Check	361
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	362
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	362
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	363
Wiper Blade Replacement	363
Glass Replacement	364
Headlamp Aiming	364
Bulb Replacement	365
Halogen Bulbs	365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	365
License Plate Lamp	366
Replacement Bulbs	366
Electrical System	367
Electrical System Overload	367
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	368
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	368
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	373
Wheels and Tires	375
Tires	375
All-Season Tires	377
Winter Tires	377
Summer Tires	378
Tire Sidewall Labeling	378
Tire Designations	380
Tire Terminology and Definitions	382
Tire Pressure	385
Tire Pressure Monitor System	386
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	387
Tire Inspection	390
Tire Rotation	390
When It Is Time for New Tires	392
Buying New Tires	392
Different Size Tires and Wheels	394
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	395
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	396
Wheel Replacement	396
Tire Chains	397
If a Tire Goes Flat	398
Tire Changing	400
Secondary Latch System	409
Full-Size Spare Tire	411
Jump Starting	412
Towing	417
Towing the Vehicle	417
Recreational Vehicle Towing	417
Appearance Care	422
Exterior Care	422
Interior Care	425
Floor Mats	429
Service and Maintenance	431
General Information	431
Maintenance Schedule	433
Special Application Services	438
Additional Maintenance and Care	438
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	442
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	442
Maintenance Replacement Parts	444
Maintenance Records	445
Technical Data	449
Vehicle Identification	449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	449
Service Parts Identification Label	449
Vehicle Data	450
Capacities and Specifications	450
Engine Drive Belt Routing	452
Customer Information	453
Customer Information	454
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	454
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	456
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	457
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	457
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	458
Online Owner Center	458
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	459
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	459
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	463
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	465
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	465
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	466
Service Publications Ordering Information	469
Reporting Safety Defects	470
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	470
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	470
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	471
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	471
Event Data Recorders	471
OnStar®	472
Navigation System	472
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	472
Radio Frequency Statement	473
OnStar	475
OnStar Overview	475
OnStar Services	476
Emergency	476
Security	476
Navigation	476
Connections	478
Diagnostics	479
OnStar Additional Information	479
Index	483
Index_A	483
Index_B	484
Index_C	484
Index_D	485
Index_E	486
Index_F	486
Index_G	487
Index_H	487
Index_I	488
Index_J	488
Index_K	488
Index_L	488
Index_M	489
Index_N	490
Index_O	490
Index_P	490
Index_R	491
Index_S	492
Index_T	493
Index_U	494
Index_V	494

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9-72

Driving and Operating

The Trailer Brake Control Panel is

used along with the Trailer Brake

Display Page on the DIC to adjust

and display power output to the

trailer brakes.

Trailer Brake DIC Display Page

The ITBC system displays

messages on the vehicle

’

s Driver

Information Center (DIC). See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on

page 5

‑

for more information.

The display page indicates Trailer

Gain setting, power output to the

electric trailer brakes, trailer

connection, and system operational

status.

The Trailer Brake Display Page can

be displayed by performing any of

the following actions:

Scrolling through the DIC menu

pages using the odometer trip

stem or the DIC Vehicle

Information button (if equipped).

Pressing a Trailer Gain button; if

the Trailer Brake Display Page is

not currently displayed, pressing

a Trailer Gain button will first

recall the current Trailer Gain

setting. After the Trailer Brake

Display Page is displayed, each

press and release of the gain

buttons will then cause the

Trailer Gain setting to change.

Activating the Manual Trailer

Brake Apply lever.

Connecting a trailer equipped

with electric trailer brakes.

All DIC warning and service

messages must first be

acknowledged by the driver by

pressing the odometer trip stem or

the DIC Vehicle Information button

(if equipped) before the Trailer

Brake Display Page can be

displayed and Trailer Gain can be

adjusted.

TRAILER GAIN: This setting is

displayed any time the Trailer Brake

Display Page is active. This setting

can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0

with either a trailer connected or

disconnected. To adjust the Trailer

Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain

adjustment buttons located on the

Trailer Brake Control Panel. Press

and hold a gain button to cause the

Trailer Gain to continuously adjust.

To turn the output to the trailer off,

adjust the Trailer Gain setting to

0.0 (zero).

0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default

setting. To properly adjust trailer

gain, see

“

Trailer Gain Adjustment

Procedure

”

later in this section.

TRAILER OUTPUT: This is

displayed any time a trailer with

electric brakes is connected. Output

to the electric brakes is based on

the amount of vehicle braking

present and relative to the Trailer

Gain setting. Output is displayed

from 0 to 10 bars for each gain

setting.

Vehicles with Trailer Sway Control

(TSC) or Hill Start Assist (HSA),

output to the electric trailer brakes

may be displayed when the systems

are active. See

Trailer Sway Control

(TSC) on page 9

‑

and

Hill Start

Assist (HSA) on page 9

‑