Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-35 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Phone . 7-47 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Luggage/Load Locations . 4-2 Trademarks and License Vehicle Features . 1-19 Additional Storage Features . 4-6 Agreements . 7-54 Performance and Roof Rack System . 4-13 Maintenance . 1-25 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Keys, Doors, and Controls . 5-2 Air Vents . 8-10 Windows . 2-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Keys and Locks . 2-2 Indicators . 5-10 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Doors . 2-9 Information Displays . 5-26 Driving Information . 9-2 Vehicle Security. 2-17 Vehicle Messages . 5-35 Starting and Operating . 9-22 Exterior Mirrors . 2-20 Vehicle Personalization . 5-45 Engine Exhaust . 9-31 Interior Mirrors . 2-22 Universal Remote System . 5-53 Automatic Transmission . 9-32 Windows . 2-23 Drive Systems . 9-37 Roof . 2-25 Lighting . 6-1 Brakes . 9-44 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . 9-46 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Interior Lighting . 6-7 Cruise Control . 9-51 Head Restraints . 3-2 Lighting Features . 6-8 Object Detection Systems . 9-54 Front Seats . 3-3 Fuel . 9-60 Rear Seats . 3-10 Infotainment System . 7-1 Towing. 9-66 Safety Belts . 3-12 Introduction . 7-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-84 Airbag System . 3-22 Radio . 7-8 Child Restraints . 3-36 Audio Players . 7-14 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 General Information . 10-2 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-17 Headlamp Aiming . 10-35 Special Application Vehicle Data Recording and Bulb Replacement . 10-38 Services . 11-8 Privacy. 13-19 Electrical System . 10-40 Additional Maintenance Wheels and Tires . 10-49 and Care . 11-9 OnStar . 14-1 Jump Starting . 10-86 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Overview. 14-1 Towing. 10-91 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 OnStar Services . 14-2 Appearance Care . 10-96 Maintenance Records . 11-15 OnStar Additional Information . 14-5 Technical Data . 12-1 Index . i-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and it appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, quick reference. the CHEVROLET Emblem, Helm, Incorporated AVALANCHE, and Z71 are P.O. Box 07130 trademarks and/or service marks Detroit, MI 48207 of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 de This manual describes features that langue française may or may not be on your specific www.helminc.com vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20902915 A First Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 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 information relating to a specific where 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 - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle g and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps Mirrors the Index. } # : Fog Lamps : Power 0 : Adjustable Pedals / . : Fuel Gauge : Remote Vehicle Start : Airbag Readiness Light > 9 + : Fuses : Safety Belt Reminders : Air Conditioning # 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer _ : Tow/Haul Mode % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ( : Heated Steering Wheel d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child M : Windshield Washer Fluid $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Safety Belts . 1-11 Navigation System . 1-22 In Brief Passenger Sensing Driver Information System . 1-12 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 . 1-24 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Adjustment . 1-13 Universal Remote System . 1-24 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Lighting . 1-14 Exterior Lighting . 1-14 Performance and Maintenance System . 1-4 StabiliTrak® System . 1-25 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-15 Climate Controls . 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-25 Door Locks . 1-5 Engine Oil Life System . 1-25 Midgate® . 1-6 Transmission . 1-17 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-18 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-26 Tailgate . 1-6 Driving for Better Fuel Windows . 1-6 Vehicle Features Economy . 1-26 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Radio(s) . 1-19 Roadside Assistance Memory Features . 1-9 Satellite Radio . 1-20 Program . 1-27 Second Row Seats . 1-10 Portable Audio Devices . 1-21 OnStar® . 1-27 Heated and Ventilated Bluetooth® . 1-21 Seats . 1-11 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-21 Head Restraint Cruise Control . 1-22 Adjustment . 1-11 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑10. J. Dome Lamp Override. See P. Steering Wheel Controls on Dome Lamps on page 6 7. page 5 3. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Q. Climate Control Systems on Signals on page 6‑5. Control on page 6‑7. page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 Dual Automatic Climate Control page 5‑5. (If Equipped). System on page 8‑4 C. Instrument Cluster on K. Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped). page 5‑11. Control (If Equipped). See R. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed S. StabiliTrak® System on Automatic Transfer Case) on page 6‑5 (Out of View). page 9‑46. page 9‑37 or Four-Wheel Drive E. Shift Lever. See Automatic (Single Speed Automatic Pedal Adjust Control (If Transmission on page 9‑32. Transfer Case) on page 9‑42. Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑36 L. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 9‑22. (If Equipped). (Out of View). See Malfunction G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑54 (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information M. Cruise Control on page 9‑51. Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. Power Assist Steps on N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 2‑16 (If Equipped). H. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. page 5‑2. T. Glove Box on page 4‑1. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on O. Horn on page 5‑5. page 6‑1. Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock (RKE) System and unlock feedback can be Information personalized. See Vehicle This section provides a brief The RKE transmitter is used to Personalization (With DIC Buttons) overview about some of the remotely lock and unlock the doors on page 5‑45.