2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE lock

A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front
drain grate (Midgate
®
drain gate)
C. Side rail channels
and catch cups
D. Front drainsE. Water drainage
area around both
sides of the box and
the tailgate side
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo oor
H. Cargo mat
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system
performs properly, be sure that the Midgate®,
tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that
all parts are clean and not blocked with debris.
Follow the instructions given next in this section for
the proper procedures on cleaning each item.
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Top Drain Grates – Removal
and Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear
glass on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the
grates and drains if there is a blockage.To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels or tonneau cover.
SeeCargo Cover Panels on page 173or
Tonneau Cover on page 192for more
information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it
out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with
clean water.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area oor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of
the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned
periodically to allow water to drain from the
cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. Flush
the drains through the cutouts. If the cargo area is
extremely dirty lift up the edges of the cargo
oor mat or take the whole mat out and ush the
drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle has top-box storage units on both
sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a at tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock it. Press
the key cylinder button and swing the lid open.
Turn on the cargo lamps, if the vehicle has them,
for more light inside. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 219for more information.
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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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Tilt Wheel
The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can raise
it to the highest level to give your legs more room
when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the
steering column under the turn signal lever.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 208.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 209.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 209.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 209.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 211.
For information on the exterior lamps, see
Exterior Lamps on page 215.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the
lever for less than one second until the arrow
starts to ash. This will cause the turn signals
to automatically ash three times. It will ash
six times if the tow-haul mode is active. Holding
the turn signal lever for more than one second will
cause the turn signals to ash until you release
the lever. The lever will return by itself when
it is released.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs
and a blown fuse. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse
Block on page 548andUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 551.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at
each ash of the turn signal and the message
TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the
DIC. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 267. To turn the chime and message off,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of
the multifunction lever. To spray washer uid
on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it may be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield.The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
The indicator light will ash. This activation
will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles.
The rst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up
to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside
temperature. After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may
take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining
cycles to begin. Press the button again to turn
off the heated windshield washer uid system
or it will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
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2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the headlamps together
with the following lamps listed below.
When the headlamps are turned on while the
vehicle is on, the headlamps will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off. When the headlamps are turned
on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will
continue to stay on. Turn the control to the
off position to turn the headlamps off or the
battery will be drained.
A warning chime will sound if you open the
driver’s door when the ignition switch is off
and the headlamps are on.
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
You can switch your headlamps from low to high
beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel.
Headlamps on Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound
when your headlamps or parking lamps are
manually turned on and your key is out of the
ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp
switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or
close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode,
the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in
LOCK or may remain on until the headlamp delay
ends (if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting”
underDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC
Buttons) on page 278.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
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