2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE ignition

*1— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1.
*3— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5— Ignition 1
*6— Powertrain Control Module, Fuel Pump.
*7— Rear Climate Control.
*8— Sunroof.
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Accessory Power
HYBRID Not Used
STUD #1 Auxiliary Power
MBECMid-Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLWR Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD #2*Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-lock Brakes
Fuses Usage
VSES/ECASAutomatic Level Control
(ALC) Compressor
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller
Battery Feed
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WS Not Used
AUX PWRAccessory Power
Outlet — Console
PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Electronic Brake Controller
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Fuses Usage
IGN EInstrument Panel Cluster, Air
Conditioning Relay, Turn
Signal/Hazard Switch,
Starter Relay
RTDElectronic Suspension
Control, Automatic Level
Control (ALC) Exhaust
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
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
AIRBAGSupplemental 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-LTDriver’s Side High Beam
HeadlampFuses Usage
LH HIDLeft Hand High Intensity
Discharge Lamps
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
RVC Regulated Voltage Control
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP-RTPassenger’s Side High
Beam Headlamp
HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMPAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
TCMB Transmission Control Module
RR WPR Not Used
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
Universal Home Remote
System, Rear Heated Seats
LO HDLP-LTDriver’s Side Headlamp
Low Beam
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
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Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-76.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-40.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-40.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-28
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-71
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-32
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-45
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-65
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp........................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Dome ........................................................3-19
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-20
Exterior......................................................3-14Lamps (cont.)
Exterior Cargo.............................................3-19
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-20
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-41
Level Control..................................................4-61
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-62
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Cargo Lamp...............................................3-47
Charging System.........................................3-37
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light...................3-40
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-46
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-47
Traction Off................................................3-40
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-20
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-46
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-8
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
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