Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Luggage/Load Locations . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-10 Vehicle Features . 1-19 Additional Storage Features . 4-6 Performance and Roof Rack System . 4-13 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-25 Driving Information . 9-2 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Starting and Operating . 9-29 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Controls . 5-2 Engine Exhaust . 9-37 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Automatic Transmission . 9-39 Doors . 2-9 Indicators . 5-10 Drive Systems . 9-43 Vehicle Security. 2-17 Information Displays . 5-26 Brakes . 9-50 Exterior Mirrors . 2-20 Vehicle Messages . 5-35 Ride Control Systems . 9-52 Interior Mirrors . 2-22 Vehicle Personalization . 5-44 Cruise Control . 9-56 Windows . 2-23 Universal Remote System . 5-53 Object Detection Systems . 9-58 Roof . 2-25 Fuel . 9-65 Lighting . 6-1 Towing. 9-71 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-88 Head Restraints . 3-2 Interior Lighting . 6-7 Front Seats . 3-3 Lighting Features . 6-8 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-11 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-12 Infotainment System . 7-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Airbag System . 3-28 Introduction . 7-1 Headlamp Aiming . 10-35 Child Restraints . 3-42 Radio . 7-7 Bulb Replacement . 10-38 Audio Players . 7-13 Electrical System . 10-40 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-34 Phone . 7-46 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . 10-49 Jump Starting . 10-86 Towing. 10-91 Appearance Care . 10-96 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 General Information . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-7 Maintenance Records . 11-10 Technical Data . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 13-17 Index . i-1 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but not For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: limited to, GM, the GM logo, substitute the name “General CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for Emblem, AVALANCHE, and Z71 P.O. Box 07130 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it Detroit, MI 48207 are trademarks and/or service appears in this manual. marks of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25965914 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols + : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam information on the symbol, refer to Changer the Index. j : LATCH System Child 0 : Adjustable Pedals Restraints * 9 : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : # : Air Conditioning : Oil Pressure g ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls } or OnStar® : Power / $ : Brake System Warning Light : Remote Vehicle Start " : Charging System > : Safety Belt Reminders I : Cruise Control 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Tow/Haul Mode O : Exterior Lamps F : Traction Control # : Fog Lamps M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Safety Belts . 1-11 Navigation System . 1-23 In Brief Sensing System for Driver Information Passenger Airbag . 1-11 Center (DIC) . 1-23 Mirror Adjustment . 1-12 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) . 1-24 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Adjustment . 1-13 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-24 Initial Drive Information Throttle and Brake Pedal Power Outlets . 1-25 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Adjustment . 1-13 Universal Remote System . 1-25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Lighting . 1-14 Exterior Lighting . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance System . 1-4 StabiliTrak® System . 1-25 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-15 Climate Controls . 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-26 Door Locks . 1-5 Engine Oil Life System . 1-26 Midgate® . 1-5 Transmission . 1-17 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-18 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-27 Tailgate . 1-5 Driving for Better Fuel Windows . 1-6 Vehicle Features Economy . 1-27 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Radio(s) . 1-19 Roadside Assistance Memory Features . 1-9 Satellite Radio . 1-20 Program . 1-28 Second Row Seats . 1-9 Portable Audio Devices . 1-21 OnStar® . 1-28 Heated Seats . 1-10 Bluetooth® . 1-21 Heated and Ventilated Steering Wheel Controls . 1-22 Seats . 1-10 Cruise Control . 1-22 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-11 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑10. J. Dome Lamp Override. See Q. Climate Control Systems on Dome Lamps on page 6 7. page 8 1 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Dual Automatic Climate Control Signals on page 6‑5. Control on page 6‑7. System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 page 5‑5. (If Equipped). R. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. C. Instrument Cluster on K. Automatic Transfer Case Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). page 5‑11. Control (If Equipped). See See Cigarette Lighter on D. Hazard Warning Flashers on Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed page 5‑9. Automatic Transfer Case) on ® page 6‑5 (Out of View). S. StabiliTrak System on page 9 43 or Four-Wheel Drive ‑ page 9‑52. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic (Single Speed Automatic Transmission on page 9‑39. Transfer Case) on page 9‑48. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑42 L. Data Link Connector (DLC) Throttle and Brake Pedal on (If Equipped). (Out of View). See Malfunction page 9‑29. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. Buttons. See Driver Information Ultrasonic Parking Assist on M. Cruise Control on page 9‑56. page 9 58 (If Equipped). Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. ‑ N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Power Assist Steps on H. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7. page 5 2. ‑ page 2‑16 (If Equipped). I. Exterior Lamp Controls on O. Horn on page 5‑5. T. Glove Box on page 4 1. page 6‑1. ‑ P. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2‑3. This section provides a brief overview about some of the Remote Vehicle Start important features that may or may With this feature the engine can be not be on your specific vehicle. started from outside of the vehicle. For more detailed information, refer Starting the Vehicle to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.