2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE center console

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Your vehicle has one
double
-sided key for the
ignition, door locks and
side storage boxes.
Your vehicle may also
have a key that locks and
unlocks only the center
floor console (if equipped).
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to
assist you with obtaining replacements.
In an emergency contact roadside assistance.
See ªRoadside Assistanceº in the Index for
more information.

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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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Comfort Controls
Heater and Air Conditioning
Comfort Controls
Fan Knob
(Fan): The knob on the left side of the control panel
adjusts the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob
clockwise. To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise.
To turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF.Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area.
Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer
air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area
for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
(Vent): This setting directs the air through the
instrument panel outlets and the center floor console
(if equipped).
(Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the
instrument panel outlets and center floor console outlets
(if equipped) as well as the floor outlets. The air flow
can be divided between vent and floor depending upon
where the knob is placed between the settings. Pressing
the A/C button while in this mode causes cooler air to
come out of the instrument panel outlets and center floor
console outlets (if equipped) and warmer air to come out
of the floor outlets.

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(Floor): This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the floor outlets and center floor
console outlets (if equipped), as well as some air
through the windshield defroster outlets and side
window defroster outlets. If air from the center floor
console outlets is not desired, turn the vents off at the
console. Recirculation will not be available in this mode.
See ªRecirculationº following for more information.
(Blend): Airflow is delivered through the floor
outlets, center floor console outlets (if equipped), the
windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster
outlets. The air flow can be divided between floor and
defrost depending upon where the knob is placed between
the settings. The air conditioning compressor may run
to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.
Recirculation will not be available in this mode. See
ªRecirculationº following for more information.
(Defrost): This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster outlets with airflow
also delivered from the side window and the floor
outlets. When in defrost mode, the air conditioning
compressor may run to assist in dehumidifying the
air and limit window fogging. Recirculation will not be
available in this mode. See ªRecirculationº following
for more information.
(Outside Air): This setting should be used for
normal system operation and directs the system to use
outside air. This button is located under the fan knob.
Using outside air will limit stale air odors and help to
prevent excessively humid interior air (from wet boots
or clothing or maximum passenger loads) from being
redirected onto windows.
Pressing the outside air button will cancel the
recirculation button.
(Recirculation): This setting limits the amount
of outside air entering the vehicle to a very small
amount. This button is located under the fan knob. This
will be helpful to limit odors entering the vehicle and
will assist in reaching comfort in very high
temperatures. Pressing recirculation will cause the
system to recirculate interior air continuously and may
cause the vehicle windows to fog if the passenger
compartment floor is excessively wet.
Pressing the recirculation button will cancel outside air
operation. To return to normal system operation and to
prevent stale passenger compartment air, be sure to
return to the outside air position.