2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE tow

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Running Your Engine While
You're Parked
It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under
ªEngine Exhaust.º
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even
if the fan is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust
-- with
CO
-- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
See ªBlizzardº in the Index.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case
in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even
if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear
-- not in
NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº in
the Index.

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Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
If you move the lever all the way up or down, and the
arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb
may be burned out and other drivers may not see your
turn signal.If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned
-out bulbs or a blown
fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index).
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal
lever to off.
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam or
high to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the
way toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on.

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Flash-To-Pass Feature
This feature allows you to use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you
want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
but not so far that you hear it click.
If your headlamps are off or on low
-beam, your
high
-beam headlamps will turn on. They'll stay
on as long as you hold the lever toward you and
the high
-beam indicator on the instrument panel
cluster comes on. Release the lever to turn the
high
-beam headlamps off.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go.
The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want
more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain
or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time.
The closer to LO, the shorter the delay.For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high
-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers,
move the band to the OFF position.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer
symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray
washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop
or return to your preset speed.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.

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Temperature Display
The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP
button. Pressing the TEMP button once briefly, will
toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate
the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
press and hold the TEMP button for three seconds until
the display blinks F
and C
. Press and release the
TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and
Celsius readings. After five seconds of inactivity,
the display will stop blinking and display the last
selection made.
Press and release the TEMP button to toggle the
temperature display between Fahrenheit or Celsius.
If an abnormal reading is displayed, please consult
your dealer.
Electrochromic Mirror Operation
Each time the vehicle is started, the electrochromic
mirror is activated. If you do not want it on, then
you will have to manually turn it off. The time period
you need to press and hold the TEMP button to turn
the electrochromic feature on or off is six seconds.
The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will
still turn on or off to show you when the electrochromic
feature is activated.Compass Operation
Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the
compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on,
the compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds,
the mirror will display the compass heading.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with window cleaner. Do not spray
window cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if:

After five seconds, the display does not show a
compass heading (N for North, for example),
there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with
the compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder
or a similar magnetic item.

The compass does not display the correct heading
and the compass zone variance is set correctly.

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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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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.

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4. Stow the cover using the buckles and the straps
attached to the front rail.You can also store the tonneau cover outside of the vehicle
or use the storage bag included.
To use the storage bag, do the following:
1. Attach the bag to the cargo tie downs as shown.
Unzip the top of the storage bag so it will be ready
when you need to stow the tonneau cover.