2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE lock

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Exterior Lamps
The parking/headlamp knob is located on the driver's
side of the instrument panel.
(Parking Lamps): Turn the knob clockwise
to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn on
the following:

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights
(Headlamps): Turn the knob clockwise to the
master lamps symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as
well as the headlamps.
(Off): Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to
turn off your lamps and put the system into automatic
headlamp mode.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam
by pulling on the turn signal/high
-beam lever.

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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument
panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top
of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill.
Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on
whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on your headlamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather or a tunnel. This is normal.
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 will only be affected when the light
sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than
the delay.To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp
system. See ªDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)º later
in this section for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver's
door is opened and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or
ACCESSORY. To turn the chime off, turn the knob all
the way to the left or turn the instrument panel dimmer
down to the fully dimmed position. In the automatic
mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is
in OFF.

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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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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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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See ªTailgateº in
the Index for more information on the tailgate.
Before removing the cargo panel(s), notice the numbers
embossed on the upper center portion of each panel. The
panels are labeled 1, 2 and 3. There are also numbered
labels on the bottom of the panels. The numbers on the
top and bottom of the panels will be used as reference
when removing, storing and reinstalling the panels.
2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right
cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each
cargo panel, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo
panel latches.
3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the
side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove
as many cargo panels as needed for your cargo
carrying needs.

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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored on either the
driver's or passenger's side of the cargo box using the
storage bag. To store the panels, do the following:1. Secure the storage
bag in the cargo
storage area by
attaching the
four clips on the
cargo bag to the
tie
-down locations
on either side of
the storage area.
It is very important that you use the storage bag to
restrain the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the closed (locked) position. The latches
are in the closed (locked) position when they are
parallel to the front and back edge of the panel.

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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag.
You can either leave the bag attached to the side of
the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store
it outside of the vehicle.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place cargo panel 1 on the
cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
Midgate and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).

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3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the
latches (remember that there are two latches on each
side for panel 1). You should hear a click when each
latch locks correctly. Lock the remaining two right
latches on panel 1.
For any cargo cover panel you must lock the left latch in
place before you can lock the right latch. If you do not
follow this exactly, the cargo cover panels may not lock
in place correctly.4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).