2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE tow

If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If they
ask for a police report, phone or go to the police
department headquarters the next day and you
can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In
some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance
laws, a report may not be necessary. This is
especially true if there are no injuries and both
vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer
or a private collision repair facility to x the
damage, make sure you are comfortable with
them. Remember, you will have to feel
comfortable with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will
be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair
facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it
towed there. Specify to the facility that any required
replacement collision parts be original equipment
parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will
not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you
must live with the repair. Depending on your
policy limits, your insurance company may initially
value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss
this with your repair professional, and insist
on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle
is leased you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if
your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 493
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 221
Dome....................................................... 220
Dome Lamp Override............................... 220
Electric Power Management..................... 220
Exterior.................................................... 215
Exterior Cargo.......................................... 219
Fog .......................................................... 218
Reading................................................... 220
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 57
Level Control............................................... 413
License Plate Lamps................................... 490
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 242
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 248
Brake System Warning............................. 246
Charging System..................................... 245
Cruise Control.......................................... 255
Fog Lamp................................................ 255
Highbeam On.......................................... 256
Malfunction Indicator................................ 250Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure............................................. 254
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 243
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 242
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 241
Security................................................... 255
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 248
Tire Pressure........................................... 250
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 256
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 220
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 402
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 359
Lockout Protection....................................... 104
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 103
Door........................................................ 102
Lockout Protection................................... 104
Power Door............................................. 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 103
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 104
Loss of Control........................................... 367
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 171
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 11
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Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 44
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 103
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 25
R
Radios........................................................ 286
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 349
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 349
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 334
Radio with CD......................................... 291
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 301
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 345
Setting the Time.....................288, 289, 290
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 347
Understanding Reception......................... 348
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 210
Reading Lamps........................................... 220
Rear Axle.................................................... 482
Locking.................................................... 359Rear Door Security Locks........................... 104
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 41
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 345
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 334
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 19
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 37
Rear Storage Area...................................... 173
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 148
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar®, Compass and
Temperature Display................................ 145
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 574
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 401
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 408
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation..................................... 95
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 522
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 518
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 490
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Tachometer................................................. 241
Tailgate....................................................... 115
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps............................. 488
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 347
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 118
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 118
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 121
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 126
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 207
Time, Setting.............................288, 289, 290
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 250
Tires........................................................... 492
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 542
Buying New Tires..................................... 508
Chains..................................................... 514
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 516Tires (cont.)
Cleaning.................................................. 543
Different Size........................................... 510
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 515
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 500
Inspection and Rotation............................ 506
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 522
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 501
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 522
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 518
Secondary Latch System ......................... 529
Spare Tire................................................ 536
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 533
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 493
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 497
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 511
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 512
Wheel Replacement................................. 512
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 508
Tonneau Cover............................................ 192
Top-Box Storage......................................... 191
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 131
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 256
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 408
Towing a Trailer....................................... 414
Your Vehicle............................................. 408
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 359
Trailer
Recommendations.................................... 428
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 454
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 128
Trip Odometer............................................. 241
Truck-Camper Loading Information.............. 407
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 208
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 207
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 222
Understanding Radio Reception................... 348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 511
Universal Home Remote System........159, 160
Operation........................................161, 166
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 356
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 402
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 278
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 594
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 546
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 546
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 238
Visors.......................................................... 118
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 246
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