2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE clock

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Your Driving and the Road
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Braking
SteeringDriving Tips for Various Road Conditions
Off-Road Driving
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Loading Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning
Setting the Radio ClockRadio/CD Player
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
Hazard Warning Flashers
Jump Starting
Towing Your VehicleEngine Overheating
Changing a Flat Tire
If You're Stuck
Problems on the Road
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Section
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Section
4
Section
3

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Lowering the Midgate
The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area
of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass
can be either installed in its normal position, or it can
be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket.
To lower the Midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats will have to
be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats
to fold. See ªRear Seatsº in the Index for
more information.
At this point you may choose to remove the rear
glass following the instructions given previously
or leave the rear glass in place.
Rear Glass in Normal Position
2. Standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand
against the Midgate so it does not fall forward
unexpectedly. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise
and pull the Midgate toward you.

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3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat.Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket
Standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand against
the crossbar so the Midgate does not fall forward
unexpectedly. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and
pull the Midgate toward you.

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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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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-4 Electronic Climate Control System
(If Equipped)
3
-8 Air Conditioning
3
-9 Heating
3
-9 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-9 Rear Window Defogger
3
-10 Ventilation System
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-12 Audio Systems
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-12 Setting the Clock3
-12 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
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-17 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-20 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-20 Tips About Your Audio System
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-21 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-21 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-21 Fixed Mast Antenna

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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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Recirculation will not be available in floor, blend, or
defrost modes to help reduce window fogging. If the
recirculation button is pressed in these modes, the
LED indicator for recirculation will flash three times
indicating that forced outside is activated and
recirculation is not available.
If the air conditioning system is activated and system
demand is high in situations such as city traffic, idling,
or very hot weather, the system will automatically
switch from outside air to recirculation. The LED
indicator will not change. After demand on the system is
not so great, the system will return to outside air.
A/C (Air Conditioning): This button is used to
control the air conditioning compressor. Turning the
system on will allow air to be cooled and dehumidified
inside the vehicle.
Air conditioning will be automatically disabled when
the outside air temperature drops below a level at
which air conditioning is effective.
Electronic Climate Control System
(If Equipped)
Fan Knob
(Fan): The knob on the left side of the electronic
climate control panel regulates the fan speed. To manually
increase airflow, move the knob clockwise. To manually
decrease airflow, move it counterclockwise.
OFF: If the knob is in OFF, outside air will still enter
the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of
the mode knob.

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AUTO (Automatic): If the knob is in AUTO,
the fan speed will vary as the system maintains the
selected temperature.
When both the fan knob and mode knobs are in the
AUTO position, the system will then automatically
maintain the desired cabin temperature as selected
by the temperature knob. Manual operation is
also available.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select
the desired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob
will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature
independent of the function knob setting. Move the
knob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air. Move the
knob counterclockwise toward 66 for cooler air. When
the system is set for automatic operation, sensors will
control the fan speed.
Full Hot: If you turn the temperature knob past 82
F
(28
C), the system will go into the ªfull hotº mode.
The system will remain at that maximum heating setting
and the fan will blow at the speed to which the fan knob
is set. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed.Full Cold: If you turn the temperature knob past 66
F
(19
C), the system will go into the ªfull coldº mode.
The system will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and the fan will blow at the speed to which the fan knob
is set. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed.
Mode Knob
- Manual Operation
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
You can choose to set the climate control system
operations yourself, or let the system work for you
by placing the system in AUTO mode. See ªMode
Knob
- Automatic Operationº later in this section.
(Vent): This setting directs most of the air through
the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through
the floor outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting delivers air through
the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
(Floor): This setting directs most of the warmed
air through the floor outlets and some air through the
windshield defroster outlets. Recirculation will not be
available in this mode. See ªRecirculationº following
for more information.