2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Owners Manual

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In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push
in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or
until CAL is displayed.
The compass can be calibrated in one of two ways:

Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/h) or
less until the display reads a direction, or

drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after
several turns the compass will become calibrated and
will display a direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate
for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance
cross
-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for
compass variance. Compass variance is the difference
between earth's magnetic north and true geographic
north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance,
your compass could give false readings.
To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Use the COMP button located at the bottom of
the mirror.
2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds
until a zone number appears in the display.3. Find your current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.
4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the
mirror until the new zone number appears in the
display. After you stop pressing the button in,
the display will show a compass direction within
a few seconds.

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Camper-Type Outside Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with camper-type mirrors,
they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of
objects behind you.
Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility
when towing a trailer.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The controls for this feature
are located on the driver's
door armrest.
Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want to adjust, then press the
arrows located on the lower control pad to adjust
the mirror.

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Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The outside rearview mirrors with this feature have a
defrost mode.
To turn on the defrost feature, press the rear window
defogger button. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the
Index for further information.
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
If equipped, the driver's electrochromic outside mirror
will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled using the on and off
settings found on the electrochromic mirror. See
ªElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass and Temperatureº in the Index.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
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 your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.

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Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often
-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or
small books. Some models have a storage pocket on
each of the front doors.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and
pull the door downward.
Center Overhead Console
Your vehicle has overhead console equipped with
reading lights and a small storage area.
Press the button next to the light to turn it on.
Press it again to turn it off.
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
To open it, insert the console key into the lock and unlock
the console. Press the button and swing the console lid
open. The console has a place to store tissues, pens and a
clip to hold business cards.
The rear of the console has a cupholder that swings down
for the rear seat passengers to use.
Your vehicle may have a compact disc holder in the console.

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Armrest Storage Compartment
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch
handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the
lid pop up and swing open.
The storage compartment has a cassette/compact
disc holder. The holder will store up to 6 compact disc
cases and 5 cassette tape cases or a total of 11 cassette
tape cases.
If not used to store cassette or compact disc cases,
the storage area can be used to store a laptop computer.
To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the
table and swing the writing table forward. Use it to hold
a pad of paper and a pen.
Rear Armrest/Cupholder
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/cupholder
for the rear seat passengers.
To open it, pull up and then out on the tab, located at the
top center of the armrest, and pull the armrest down.

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Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with Top-Box Storage units on
both sides of the vehicle. The passenger side Top Box
contains the tools you will need to change a flat tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock the Top Box lid if it
is locked. Press the key cylinder button and swing the
lid open. Turn on the cargo lamps if you need more
light inside the Top Boxes. See ªCargo Lampsº in
the Index for more information on cargo lamps.
Use the ignition/door key to lock the Top Boxes.
Tonneau Cover (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
Improperly stored tonneau cover component(s)
could be thrown about the vehicle during a
collision or sudden maneuver. You or others
could be injured. If you remove the cover, bows
and rails always store them properly in the cargo
area. When you put them back, always be sure
that they are securely reattached.
If your vehicle is equipped with a tonneau cover, it will
come installed from the factory. The main components
of the tonneau cover are the following:

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A. Front Rail
B. Bows
C. Side RailsD. Rear Rail
E. Plastic Lip
F. LoopRemoving the Tonneau Cover
1. Starting at the rear corner of the driver's side of the
vehicle, pull the loop (F) of the cover toward you
and then pull up so the plastic lip (E) releases from
the channel in the rear rail (D) and side rail (C).

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2. Pull the back of the cover out from the rear rail.3. Roll the cover toward the front of the vehicle
(the plastic lip will release from the siderails as you
roll the cover forward). When you reach the front
rail (A), pull the cover out from the front rail and roll
up the rest of the cover.