Chevrolet Avalanche (20111) manual

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Informa[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, A V ALANCHE, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle la[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 10 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever. See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 5 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 1 1 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 5 (Out of View). E. Shift Lever [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Ent[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the ignition on and then back off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 5 . Doo[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door . In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: . Windows on page 2 ‑ 23 . . Power Windows [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 6 for more information. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . On vehicles with two-wa[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T o return the [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if the vehicle has this feature. Storing Memory Positions T o[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Heated Seats Front Seats If available, the buttons are on the front doors. I : Press to heat the seatback only . J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next low[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and V entilated Front Seats[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator , if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 35 for important information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors V ehicles wit[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. T o reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it f[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. T urn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthes[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DR[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F . Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls G. Re[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. AUTO D. Defrost E. Air Recirculation F . Outside Air G. Air Delivery Mode Control H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. P ASS See Climate Control Systems on page 8 ‑ 1 and D[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 41 . While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the T ow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Br[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 N (Neutral): V ehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 91 or T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 91 . See Four-Wheel Drive (T wo Sp[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief 4 : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If informati[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www .xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www .xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See Satellite Radio on page 7 ‑ 8 . Portable Audio Devices A. USB Port. This vehicle has an auxil[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate an iPod or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . P[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 56 . Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, ther[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief U : Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 44 for more information. V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. For more information, see Drive[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console. The vehicle may also have an outl[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 40 . . Press and release 5 again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliT ra[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-27 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the sys[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-28 In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Cana[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-29 How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push thi[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1-30 In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a b g / c x T alk/Mute button that can b[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V e[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Ke[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 44 . If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights may turn on. See “ APPROACH LIGHTING ” under V[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter . Do not insert the tool too far . Stop as soon as resis[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter . S[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on. Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temper[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. T o return the door to n[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The following are the main components of the Midgate system: A. Latch Levers B. Grab Handles C. Glass-Catch Release Button D. Glass Lock Knobs E. Window Retaining T abs F . Midgate Release Handle G. Window Alignment Arrows Rear Glass Removal and Storage { W AR[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass-catch release button (C) and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle(s) (B) located at the top of the rear glass. 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows 6. T urn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily . Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rea[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame. Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storag[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Midgate Lowered with Crossbar Attached This procedure works the same as the procedure described previously , but when you lower the Midgate with the rear g[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows T ailgate { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may re[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Y our vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. T o arm the theft-deterrent system: 1.[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to ST ART to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way . T esting the Alarm T o test the alarm: 1[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over yo[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors V ehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have controls on the driver door . Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaw[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows T urn Signal Indicator The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror . An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 ‑ 60 for more information. If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off wi[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window , or to extend along the rod, if available. Roof Sunroof A. Open or Close Sunroof B. V ent On vehicles with a sunroof, there are two sunro[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows T o automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B). When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or do[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. T o activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The driver seat, out[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . On vehicles with two-way lumbar , press and hold the top or bottom of t[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. T o recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure i[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3 ‑ 9 . If available, the buttons are on the fron[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. See Midgate ® on page 2 ‑ 9 for more information on operation of the midgate. T o fold the seatback: 1. Push the rear seat headrests all the way down. 2. Pull t[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safe[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 { W ARNING People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. { W ARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehic[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. I[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pe[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause seri[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing th[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 ‑ 25 for more information. The following instructions explain how to wear [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the s[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has s[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not proper[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy S[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 26 . Make sure the release b[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety B[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the right front passen[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were sit[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags [...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might n[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially infla[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules a[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The pas[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massag[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag sy[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 35 . If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T o hel[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 { W ARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus l[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is al[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear-fac[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster [...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed i[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LA TCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if t[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the [...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locatio ns Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. The right side rear passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Ins[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether b[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a sin[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 2.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 3. T ighten the top tether . 4. Before placing a child in the child [...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to us[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 49 . In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 51 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law req[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to us[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 T op-Box [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, cupholders are located between the bucket seats. Press the button and lift the console cover to open. The back of the console has a cupholder that folds down for the rear seat passenger to use. T op-Box Storage The[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-3 Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water can collect the following areas: A. T op drain grates B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate drain gate) C. Side rail[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage T o remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover Panels on page 4 ‑ 6 for more information. 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water . T o replace the drain grate: 1. Line up t[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-5 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the base of the Midgate. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water . First remove the drain grate: 1. Lower the Midgate. See Midgate ® o[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-6 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, the cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle. { W ARNING Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-7 2. Unlock the cargo panel 3 by pulling forward on the driver side and passenger side cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each cargo panel. 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it aside. Remove as many cargo panels as needed. 4. T o remove cargo panel 1, unl[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-8 Storage T o store the panels: 1. Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area. Before storing the cargo panels, make sure that the latches on the carg[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-9 3. Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). 4. T ighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap. 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure.[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-10 Storage Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment. See T op-Box Storage on page 4 ‑ 2 for more information. T o rein[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 1 Then lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align with the striker assembly (B). 3. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in place before the passenger side latch can be locked. If this procedure is not followed exactly , the cargo cover pa[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-12 Storage Folding and Storage of Straps Fold the straps for storing inside the top-box storage compartment: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown. 3. T ake the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, fo[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-13 4. T ake the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally , attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box storage compartment. Cargo Tie-Downs The vehicle has cargo tie downs, located in the rear cargo area. These can be used to secure cargo[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 4-14 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 . . If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the cro[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53 Universal Remote System Ope[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x (Next/Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/ DVD, or navigate an iPod or USB device. Radio T o select preset or[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or c x to select the next or previous track within the selected category . 2. Press and hold w or c x to move quickly through the tracks. 3. Pr[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ to quickly move forward through the tracks. Release to stop on the desired track. + e − e (V olume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume. Horn T o sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering whee[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory . Y our dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long-dis[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone. Re[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRA TING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console. The vehicle may als[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays For vehicles with an ashtray it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel. Notice: If papers, pins, or other f[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Instrument Cluster English Shown. Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. T rip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 When the fuel tank is low , the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information. Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicat[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 38 and Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 V oltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The charging system regulates voltage b[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 ‑ 41 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictur[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on an[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. T o[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Lin[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds, there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away . This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on page 10 ‑ 28 for more information. Metric English This ligh[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . T ow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the T ow/Haul Mode feature[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 41 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The Driver Information Center also displays a “ FUEL LEVEL LOW ” message. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information. When fuel is added this light and message should g[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC d[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 shown in the display . The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected. T (V ehicle Information): Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), 8[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 T o stop the timer , press the set/reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed. T o reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. T ransmission T emperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays. This [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 38 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 [...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 T o adjust this setting, see “ Integrated Trailer Brake Control System ” under T owing Equipment on page 9 ‑ 79 for more information. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected. Output is displayed i[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle begins movin[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice. T rip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi)[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5 ‑ 6 for more information. Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See Compass on page 5 ‑ 6 for more information. Oil Life T o acce[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 V ehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and [...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 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 displ[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger 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 se[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 1 1 for information on how[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 12 and Fuel on page 9 ‑ 65 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along w[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE P ARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URP A system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 ‑ 58 for more inf[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time. . The message also displays if the brake system warning light is on. S[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls to appear . See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 59 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer . TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to cos[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls TRAILER CONNECTED On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle. This message clears itself after several seconds. This message also cl[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 T o change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). T o avoid excessive drain on the battery , it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF P ARK (default[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no fee[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls DELA Y DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and tailgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is open, this feature will d[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Press the customization button until APPROAC[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until P ARK TIL T MIRRORS appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature. It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy exit feature. See “ Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ” in Power [...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE ST ART appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF : The remote start featu[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Universal Remote System Programming V ehicles with th[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Find the “ Learn ?[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www .learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door ope[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls Example of Eight Dip Switches with T wo Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar . The switch positions on the hand-held transmitte[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) B. Middle Button (Middle, 0, or Neutral) C. Right Button (Down, − , or Off) 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. Y ou will have two an[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogra[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytim[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position wi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. T o turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 46 and Engine Compartment Fuse Block o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next to the exterior lamps control. Push the knob to extend out and then it can be turned. T urn the knob[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E button is in the out position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Managem[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Operation Radio with CD (M[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD and DVD V ehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under , “ Adjus[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “ NO INF[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 Setting the T one (Bass/ Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust the bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press the f knob until the tone control tabs display . 2. Highlight the desired tone control tab by doing one of the following: . Pres[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System . Surround (Centerpoint ® ) — Select this setting to enable Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint signal processing produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital audio source. Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conve[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the informati[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the 6 softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the F A V button. Press the FA V button to go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page. Each page [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles with XM, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current XM channel. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist informati[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey located under the Add or Remove tab. T o restore all removed categories, press the softkey under the Restore All tab. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Storing XM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehi[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly . Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth : This channel is bloc[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference o[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system (if equipped) may be affected if the sunr[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water . Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Inserting a CD Insert a CD partway into [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold, or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advanc[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the firs[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Re[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play . Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that al[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a disc is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the disc does not[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Z CD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. The CD ejects from the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not r[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary , and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7 ‑ 29 [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System The CD player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressd audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CA T (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File and[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the firs[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly . S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous folder . c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below the c T tab to go to the first track in the n[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Using the DVD Player The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “ Remote Control ” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 ‑ 34 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) S[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary (if available). See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7 ‑ 29 [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-27 r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the Play or Pause tab displayed on the radio, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward arrow is showing on the display , the system is in pause mode. If the Pause tab is showing on the display , the[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-28 Infotainment System Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc. The video screen shows the audio stream changing. The rear seat passenger can navigate th[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-29 Player Error: This message displays if there are disc load or disc eject problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play . . The disc is dirty[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-30 Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player . If a portable audio player is not connected, “ No Input Device Found ” displays. DVD/C[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-31 . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F A T32 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. T o connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-32 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below . T o use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed belo[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Press f to select the desired menu. 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . Fir[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-34 Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a r[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. V olume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is de[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty . Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. If the foam ear pa[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer ’ s instructions for proper usage. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. T o use the auxiliary inpu[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat passengers ar[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur . See “ Cleaning the Video Screen ” later in this section for more information. Remote Control T o use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead co[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System n , q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. z (Display Menu): Press this button to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, [...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 e (Audio): Press this button to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. { (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options w[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks [...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in th[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water . Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System V ehicles with this feature allow the rear sea[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio FM, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary . © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek arrows [...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sharing of the cell phone ’ s address book or contact list with the vehicle. T o m[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the c[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Sto[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Using the “ Delete All Name T ags ” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Calling Directory and the OnStar T urn ‐ by ‐ Turn Destinations Directory , if equipped. T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two sec[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio s[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b g , and then say “ Mute call. ” . T o cancel mute, press b g , and then say “ Un ‐ mut[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Climate Control Systems The heati[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side or the passenger side of the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way c[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. : (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan C[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “ Recirculation ” later in this section. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature. The driver side temperature display will show the temperature setting decrea[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necess[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 H (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards the windshield and side window outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently . The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small am[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 Heated Mirrors: For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 20 . Sensors The solar sensor , located in the de[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down to adjust the direction of the airflow . Use the thumbwheel next to or underneat[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steering . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-67 Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 T owing General T owing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71 Driving Characteristics[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Drunk Driving { W ARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Y our reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. Y ou can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. D[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three ‐ fourths of a seco[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. T ractio[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is not[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Y ou might not realize the surface is slippe[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating Before Y ou Go Off-Roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. . Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully inflated. . Be sure to read all the information about four-wheel-drive[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continue d) . Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity , making it more likely to roll over . Y ou can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over . Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep carg[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it properly . Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? . Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, k[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Consider this as you approach a hill: . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? . Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? . Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. { W ARNING Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. Y ou could be se[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 { W ARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Things no[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating . Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it — a rock, a rut, etc. — and roll over . . Hidden obstacl[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And, if the vehicle does get moving, poor steering and diffic[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature coo[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driv[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 W ARNING (Continue d) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. . Open a window about 5 c[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating If the V ehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “ Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out ” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a st[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty . The recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle can be used if the vehicle is stuck off-road and needs to be pulled to some place where y[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and load[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 6[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). T o find out the actual loads on your[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING Things you put inside the veh[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles)[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away . Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving, make only small adjustments. The ve[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is movi[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics i[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) . Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN o[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive [...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery . If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery . See Jump Starting on pag[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. E[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic T ransmission The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster . The electronic shift position indicator displays when the shift lever is moved out of P (Pa[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. T o rock [...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic ® automatic transmission's gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating When in M (Manual Mode) a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number displayed in the gear indicator is the highest gear that can be used. However , the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjus[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 Grade Braking is only active while the T ow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Mode. See “ T ow/Haul Mode ” listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 41 for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking assists i[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating The vehicle has StabiliT rak ® . Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliT rak off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 52 . Front Axle The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case. S[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. Y ou may never need this setting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. Y ou might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km/h (45 mph). Extended high-speed operation in 4L may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain. T o shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, th[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 the transfer case. T o help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear . The vehicle may have significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-W[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating 3. T urn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position (T wo-Wheel Drive High, Four-Wheel Drive High, or AUTO). After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will go out. 4. Release the parking brake prior to [...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak ® . For information on StabiliT rak, see StabiliT[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) T urn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Sh[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 26 . The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating T raction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. T raction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction contro[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 Continuous Damping Control (CDC) This vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called Autoride ® . With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. Autoride is fully automatic and[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating Cruise Control { W ARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in t[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-57 The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the I button. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET − button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. T ak[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . T o disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the [ on the steering wheel. . T o turn off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cru[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-59 How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The inter[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-60 Driving and Operating . The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice. Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen; this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather . The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted. . A tra[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-61 V ehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the key is in the ON/RUN position and the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the v[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-62 Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display . 4. Select the Video screen button. When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on. The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is ap[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-63 The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URP A system. The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen. T o turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure that URP A has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3. Press the MENU [...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-64 Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper . When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear [...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-65 During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the indicator will continue to flash as long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until the conditions return to normal. Pressing and holding z when the left indicator light is flashing will turn[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-66 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated a[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-67 Environmental Protection Agency regulations. T o help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pu[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-68 Driving and Operating We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “ renewable ” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump availa[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-69 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-70 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. T urn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The dia[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-71 W ARNING (Continue d) . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. . Do not smoke while pumping fuel. . Do not use a cellular phone while pumping f[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-72 Driving and Operating . Then, during the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. . V ehicles can tow in D (Drive). [...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-73 Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the br[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-74 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may s[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-75 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up a[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-76 Driving and Operating T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. T railering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . The following info[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-77 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR * 1500 Series 2WD 5.3L V8 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (1 1,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 216 kg (1 1,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 1500 S[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-78 Driving and Operating page 9 ‑ 23 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity . T railer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (B) up to the ma[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-79 vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue. If using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Weight of the T railering Combination It is imp[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-80 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be pr[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-81 . Brown: T aillamps . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center , but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by yo[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-82 Driving and Operating This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. T ow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 42 for more information. T ow/Haul is designed[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-83 The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle ’ s brake, anti ‐ lock brake and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle ’ s anti ‐ lock brake or StabiliT rak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will b[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-84 Driving and Operating T railer Brake Control Panel A. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B. T railer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The control panel allows adjustment to the amount of outp[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-85 TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime 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. T o adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of the Trailer Gain adjustment butt[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-86 Driving and Operating T railer Gain Adjustment Procedure T railer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change. Setting the Trailer Gain properly is needed for the best trailer [...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-87 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trailer wheel lock-up is noticed at any time while towing Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT throug[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 9-88 Driving and Operating SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM – This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the ITBC system. If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is problem with the ITBC system. T ake the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the I[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be ne[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 16 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 18 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 86 . D. Battery on page 10 ‑ 30 . E. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal (O[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper visc[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For e[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos ‐ approved engine oil. Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the requi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%. Y our dealer has trained service people who will perform this w[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If a small leak is suspected, [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission fluid temperature is re[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described previously . Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer . Engine Air Cleane[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover . 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housi[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 5.3 L V8 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of View) { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood c[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain wate[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is vi[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, inc[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lo[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 24 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . Notice: If the engine catches fire whil[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen o[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair . The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life s[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Alw[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applyin[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for battery location. { DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, [...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 3 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Front Axle When to Check and C[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been dr[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Starter Switch Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . The ignition key should come out only i[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 3 . Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. T o replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the winds[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care The vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light ‐ colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. . Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. . Not have any snow , ice, or mud on it. .[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. T urn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp n[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 39 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst i[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly . Turn the bulb socket clockwise i[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored ba[...]

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Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage 1 Right Trailer Stop/ T urn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left Trailer Stop/ T urn Lamp 4 Engine Controls 5 Engine Control[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Equipped) 32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 33 Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) 34 Sunroof 35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System Fuses Usage 36 Windsh[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage 55 Climate Controls (Ignition) 56 Engine Control Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) J-Case Fuses Usage 57 Cooling Fan 1 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 59 Heavy Duty Antilock Brake System 60 Cooling Fan 2 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter J-Ca[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usa[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) 1 1 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) 12 Stoplamps, Center High ‐ Mount[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. T op View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harne[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has low ‐ profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged obj[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 (D) Tire Identificat ion Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire,[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of T ransportation) : The Department of T ransportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of T ransportation Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. (E) Tire Identificatio n Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers [...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum spe[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care Accessory Weight : The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accesso ries are automatic transmissio n, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height t[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Load Index : An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Loa[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care T read : The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 63[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air , can result in: . Unusual wear . . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold t[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each t[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Federal Communicati ons Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor Oper[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 , Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 62 , and Tires on page 10 ‑ 49 . Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-app[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly , it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service [...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care 9. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for sig[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 . Reset the T ire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressur[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 62 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading c[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 { W ARNING T ires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. { W ARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control w[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheel[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloade d. Excessive speed, underinflation [...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { [...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few t[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set th[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 T o remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger side top-box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if it is locked. See T op-Box Storage on page 4 ‑ 2 for more information. 2. Remove the black pouch from the storage box. Y[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end (F) of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E). The [...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7. T ilt the tire with slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (D). Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up [...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Jack Handle D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 70 for more information. 2. T o remove the center cap, p[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a j[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack [...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by [...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. T ire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F . Hoist End of Extension T ool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire on the [...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 T o store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top ‐ box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under “ Removing the Spare T ire and T ools. ” 3. Re[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “ Removing the Spare Tire and T ools ” under Tire Changing on page 10 ‑[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 1 1. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The se[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Y our vehicle, when new , had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly . See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 56 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 for information regarding prop[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-vol[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care The remote negative (-) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on the location of the remote positive (+) and remote negative ( − ) [...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remot[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wou[...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier . Consult your dea[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the[...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 { W ARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shif[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front whe[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dol[...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { W ARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is [...]

Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning E[...]

Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-98 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, r[...]

Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-99 Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-pl[...]

Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-100 V ehicle Care Underbody Maintenan ce Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody . If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they ha[...]

Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-101 Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior , maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Do not clean the[...]

Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-102 V ehicle Care 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water . If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . T est a small hidden area for colorfastness b[...]

Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-103 Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Air fresheners contain solvents that[...]

Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 10-104 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter . See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 8 . An Emission Control Service. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon a[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 16 . . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or si[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Once a Month . T ire inflation pressures check. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 56 . . T ire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 62 . . Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 2 ‑ 25 . Once a Y ear . See Starter S[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Envi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approv[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Canada 89021672). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). T ransfer Case DEXRON ® -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Ax[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigeran[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specificati ons Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Iron) (LMG) 0 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Aluminum) (LC9) 3 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Driv[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Cana[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/A[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistanc e Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However , w[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 6 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistan[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) T o contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday , 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. All e-mail [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Online Owner Center Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and main[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. F[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is req[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can hel[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the ve[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Insuring The V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there. [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit He[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: T ranspor[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a veh[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 OnStar ® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash ‐ like situations. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Active Fuel Management ® . . . . . 9-36 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-88 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Electrica[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated and V entilated . . . . . . . . 3-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-19 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-1 1 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . 7-44 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-60 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 R[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated and V entilated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 T ailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-18 Immobilizer . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet A valanche Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]