2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE brake light

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 238.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 207.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 240.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 206.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 128.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 131.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 257.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 286.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 215.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 220.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 132.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 212.M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 207.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 206.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 347.
P. Dual Climate Controls or Dual Automatic
Climate Controls (If Equipped). SeeDual
Climate Control System on page 227orDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 230.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 226. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 226.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 359. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 126. Rear Park Assist Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 222. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 211. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 115.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 170.
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Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed
of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control
is turned off.If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®system and
begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise
control, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 359.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it
again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
The cruise control
buttons are located
on left side of the
steering wheel.
T(On/Off):This button can both activate and
turn off the system. The indicator light is on
when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise
control is off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
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SET−(Set/Coast):Press this button to set the
speed or make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control On/Off button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a
desired speed and then you apply the brake.
This shuts off the cruise control. But you do
not need to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous
set speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while using
cruise control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the steering
wheel until you reach your new desired speed,
then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed
is reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
briey. Each time you do this, the vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the previous set
cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a
lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down.
Of course, applying the brake takes you out
of cruise control. Many drivers nd this to be
too much trouble and do not use cruise control
on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the steering
wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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How the System Works when Backing
If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA
detects objects close to the rear bumper. The
rst time an object is detected a single beep will
sound. If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R)
speed between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 5 mph
(8 km/h), the following describes what will occur
based on your distance to a detected object
located behind the vehicle:
At distances between 40 inches (1 m)
and 8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will
come on.
At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m)
and 40 inches (1 m), both amber lights
will be on.
At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m)
and 23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights
(amber/amber/red) will be on.
At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m),
a beeping sound will repeat for a short
time and all three lights (amber/amber/red)
will ash.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message PARKING
ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC screen
and a red light will come on the URPA display
when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R).
This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was hanging out of
your trunk during your last drive when you
turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects
are removed from your vehicle before the
start of your next drive, the system will return
to normal operation unless an object is
detected when the vehicle is shifted into
REVERSE (R). If this occurs, URPA assumes
the object is still attached, so you will have
to wait until the vehicle is driven forward
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before URPA will
return to normal operation.
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The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean.
So, be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear
bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and
slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing
Your Vehicle on page 541. If the DIC still
displays the PARKING ASSIST OFF
message after cleaning the bumper and
driving forward at a speed of at least
15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver
action and the driver attempts to turn
URPA back on by pressing the rear park
aid button, the indicator light will ash
for 3 seconds and then stay lit to indicate
that URPA is off.As always, drivers should use care when
backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you,
being sure to check for other vehicles,
obstructions and blind spots.
For Driver Information Center messages
related to URPA, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 267.
If the vehicle bumper is damaged, the URPA
system may not work properly. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.
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Voltmeter Gage
When your engine
is not running, but the
ignition is in RUN,
this gage shows your
battery’s state of
charge in DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. The charging
system regulates voltage based on the state of
the battery for improved fuel economy and battery
life. The gage may transition from a higher to
lower or a lower to higher reading, this is normal.
Readings between the low and high warning
zones indicate the normal operating range.Readings in the low warning zone may occur
when a large number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at
an idle for an extended period. This condition
is normal since the charging system is not able
to provide full power at engine idle. As engine
speeds are increased, this condition should
correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the
charging system to create full power. If there is
a problem with the battery charging system,
this light will come on or the SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 267
andCharging System Light on page 245for more
information.
Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set the parking brake.
If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged,
a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
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Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on and a chime
sounds there could be a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light may also come on due to low brake uid.
SeeBrakes on page 472for more information.
This light should come on briey when you
turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not
come on then, have it xed so it will be ready
to warn you if there is a problem.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice
that the pedal is harder to push or may go closer
to the oor. It may take longer to stop. If the
light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 408.
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