2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE brake

{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer
case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to
roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P).
So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set your
parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 139.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 414.
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, the
automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level
to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror has a dual display in the upper right
corner of the mirror face that shows the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system, if
equipped, are at the bottom of the mirror.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 156for more
information about the services OnStar®provides.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 204
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 206
Other Warning Devices............................. 206
Horn.......................................................... 206
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 207
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 207
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 208
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 209
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 209
Windshield Wipers..................................... 209
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 210
Windshield Washer.................................... 211
Cruise Control........................................... 212
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 215
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 216
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 217
Fog Lamps................................................ 218
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 219
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 219
Dome Lamps............................................. 220
Dome Lamp Override................................ 220
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 220
Reading Lamps......................................... 220
Electric Power Management...................... 220Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 221
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 222
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 226
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 226
Climate Controls......................................... 227
Dual Climate Control System..................... 227
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 230
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 238
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 239
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 240
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 241
Trip Odometer........................................... 241
Tachometer............................................... 241
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 241
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light......... 242
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 242
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 243
Charging System Light.............................. 245
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 246
Brake System Warning Light..................... 246
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light........ 248
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 248
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 249
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 250
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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