2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE instrument cluster

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear
the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI or 4LO. If your
vehicle has the Traction Assist System, you should turn it
off by pressing the TAS on/off button. If your vehicle has
the Stabilitrak
®System, turn the system off by pressing
the Stabilitrak®button so that the STABILITY SYS
DISABLED message and the traction off light are
illuminated on the instrument panel cluster. Then shift
back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward
gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release
the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and
reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that
may free your vehicle. If that does not get you out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use
your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them. If you do
need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 4-52.
Using the Recovery Hooks
Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks
are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to
use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled
to some place where you can continue driving.
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Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “CHECK OIL LEVEL” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil
crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specications
on page 5-128.8.1L Engine
All Other Engines
5-16

Fuses Usage
RR HVAC Rear Climate Control
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
IGN 1 Ignition Relay
PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Electronic Brake Controller
INJ 1Ignition Coil, Fuel
Injectors--Bank 1
INJ 2Ignition Coil, Fuel
Injectors--Bank 2
IGN EInstrument Panel Cluster, Air
Conditioning Relay, Turn
Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter
Relay
RTD Ride Control
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
PCM BPowertrain Control Module,
Fuel Pump
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
O2A Oxygen SensorsFuses Usage
B/U LPBack-up Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control System
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay
PRIME Not Used
O2B Oxygen Sensors
SIRSupplemental Inatable
Restraint System
FRT PARKFront Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker Lamps
DRLDaytime Running Lamps
(Relay)
SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay
TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition
HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left
LH HIDLeft Hand High Intensity
Discharge Lamps
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
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Fuses Usage
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right
HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMPAir Conditioning Compressor
Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
RR WPR Rear Wiper/Washer
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
HomeLink, Rear Heated
Seats
LO HDLP-LT Headlamp Low Beam-Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
CRANK Starting SystemFuses Usage
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump
INFOOnStar/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Amplier
RH HIDRight Hand High Intensity
Discharge Lamp
HORN Horn Fuse
EAP Electric Adjustable Pedals
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
5-127

H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamps....................................................5-58
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-58
Daytime Running Lamps...............................5-65
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-63
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-62
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-58
Headphones.................................................3-100
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heating.........................................................3-27
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-42
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-43
Hitches..........................................................4-74
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-61
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-62
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-35How to Add Fluid............................................5-26
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-55
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-42
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-37
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-32
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-48
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-47
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-49
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-69
Ignition Positions.............................................2-31
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-26
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-76
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-20
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-120
Interior Lamps................................................3-20
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