2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE ecu

Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle has a rear armrest/cupholder for
the rear seat passengers.
To open it, pull up and then out on the tab,
located at the top center of the armrest,
and pull the armrest down.
Cargo Cover Panels
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored cargo cover panels
could be thrown about the vehicle during
a collision or sudden maneuver. You or
others could be injured. If you remove a
panel, always store it in the proper storage
location. When you put it back, always be
sure that is securely reattached.Notice:Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs
(113 kg) can damage the cargo covers, and
the repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not put anything on top of the
cargo covers over the weight limit.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a three-piece
cargo cover system. The cargo panels can be
removed and stored in the cargo area of the
vehicle.
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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo
area using the storage strap system. To store
the panels, do the following:1. Secure the storage
strap system in the
cargo storage
area by attaching
the six clips included
on the cargo strap
system to the
tie down locations
on either side of the
storage area.
Always use the storage strap system to store
the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that
the latches are in the locked position. The
latches are in the locked position when they
are parallel to the front and back edge of
the panel.
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Use the following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure clip A on the secondary strap.
B. Secure clip B on the secondary strap.
C. Place the remaining primary straps on top
of the lid and tray.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo
panel with latches up and facing away
from you.
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7. Close both cross locks at the center of the
strap system to secure tightly.
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo tie downs are located in the rear cargo area
that can be used to secure cargo.
The tie downs can also be used to secure the
cargo cover panel strap system or the tonneau
cover storage bag, if equipped. For more
information see “Cargo Cover Panels” earlier in
this section andTonneau Cover on page 192.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many
different congurations--cargo panels on or off,
Midgate
®up or down, rear glass in or out. The
vehicle has features to help it resist the elements
and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Your
vehicle is designed to quickly direct water out of the
cargo box. The top drain grates, side rail channels,
catch cups, Midgate
®drain, cargo area oor drains
and the rubber cargo mat help do this.
Even when all of these things are working properly
and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes,
etc.) when water may be present in the
following areas:
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Tonneau Cover
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored tonneau cover
components could be thrown about
the vehicle during a collision or sudden
maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, bows
and rails, always store them properly
in the cargo area.
When you put them back, always be
sure that they are securely reattached.Your vehicle may be equipped with a tonneau
cover. The main components of the tonneau cover
are the following:
A. Front Rail
B. Bows
C. Side RailsD. Rear Rail
E. Plastic Lip
F. Loop
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4. Remove the front rail by rst twisting up the
edge nearest you, to clear the midgate seals,
and then pulling it out from the side rails.5. Stow both bows and the front and rear rails
in the storage bag. When all components of
the tonneau cover are secured in the bag
properly, zip the bag shut.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 250
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 253
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 254
Security Light............................................ 255
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 255
Cruise Control Light.................................. 255
Highbeam On Light................................... 256
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 256
Fuel Gage................................................. 256
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 257
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 258
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 264
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 267
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 278
Audio System(s)......................................... 286
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio
with a Single CD Player)........................ 288
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio
with a CD and DVD Player)................... 289Setting the Time (MP3 Radio
with a Six-Disc CD Player)..................... 290
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 291
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3) ................. 301
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD
or Six-Disc CD Player)........................... 319
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD
and DVD Player).................................... 325
XM Radio Messages................................. 332
Navigation/Radio System........................... 334
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 334
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 345
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 347
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 347
Radio Reception........................................ 348
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 349
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 349
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 349
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 349
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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