2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE tailgate

Door Lock Delay
If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still
program the delayed locking feature. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 2-9for more information.
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter and a door or
the tailgate is open, the delayed locking feature
will delay locking the doors and tailgate until
ve seconds after the last door is closed.
Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK
DELAY appears in the display. To select your
preference for delayed locking, press the select button
while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
DOOR LOCK DELAY: OFF (default):The doors will
lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON:The doors will not lock
until ve seconds after the last door or the tailgate is
closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that
the delayed locking feature is in use. You can
temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the
lock button on the door or the remote keyless entry
transmitter a second time.Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
Lock Feedback
Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK
appears in the display. To select your preference for
the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with
the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select
button while LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with the
lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press the
lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps will
ash each time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the lock symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
The daytime running lamps (DRL) are located in the
front fascia near the fog lamps. They can be identied by
their square shape. To change a bulb, do the following:
1. Reach under the front fascia and locate the
DRL assembly. Be sure you are not picking the fog
lamp assembly, which is near the DRLs.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove it from the DRL
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket back into the DRL
assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-20for
more information.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.
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(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with genuine
GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl, midgate hinges, side storage box door
hinges, tailgate hinges, tailgate linkage, outer tailgate
handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks, and
folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may
be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak.
(g)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front AxleSAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in
Canada 10950849).
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Automatic
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in
Canada 10953626).
Front Axle
Propshaft
Spline or
One-Piece
Propshaft
Spline
(Two-Wheel
Drive with Auto.
Trans.)Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in
Canada 10953511) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
GM 9985830.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
PointsMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with
Teon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
in Canada 10953437).
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Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-110
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-41
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-43
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Snow Plow....................................................4-52
Spare Tire....................................................5-102
Installing....................................................5-89
Removing...................................................5-86
Storing.....................................................5-100
Specications, Capacities...............................5-122
Speedometer..................................................3-33
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-29
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-112
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-78
Center Console Storage Area........................2-64
Center Overhead Console.............................2-63
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-63
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-64
Glove Box..................................................2-63
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-64
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-65
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-82
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-24
Sunroof.........................................................2-89
T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Tailgate.........................................................2-20
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-61
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-112
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-24
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-24
Passlock
®...................................................2-26
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-30
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-64
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-109
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-83
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-84
Cleaning...................................................5-109
Different Size..............................................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-84
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-71
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-89
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-86
Secondary Latch System..............................5-96
Spare Tire................................................5-102
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-100
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