Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche Automobile User Manual


 
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-12
Lockout Protection ........................................2-13
Midgate
®
.....................................................2-13
Tailgate .......................................................2-23
Power Assist Steps .......................................2-24
Windows ........................................................2-25
Power Windows ............................................2-26
Sun Visors ...................................................2-27
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-28
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-28
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-30
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-30
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-32
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-32
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-34
Starting the Engine .......................................2-34
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ................2-35
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-36
Active Fuel Management™ .............................2-37
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-37
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................2-41
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-43
Parking Brake ..............................................2-48
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-50
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-52
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-52
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-53
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-54
Mirrors ...........................................................2-55
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-55
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-55
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-56
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .....................2-56
Park Tilt Mirrors ............................................2-57
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-57
Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-58
Section 2 Features and Controls
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