2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE fold seats

Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The rear seat is a 60/40 split bench seat that can
be folded to give you more cargo space and access
to the folding midgate. SeeMidgate
®on page 105
for more information on operation of the folding
midgate.
To fold either side of the seat do the following:
1. Push the rear seat head restraints all the
way down.
2. Pull the seat loop
located where the
seatback and seat
cushion meet.
The seat cushion
will release and
allow you to tilt it
toward the front
of the vehicle.Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle
the safety belts and return them to their normal
stowed position before folding a rear seat.
3. Fold the seatback forward until it is at. You
may have to move the front seats forward
slightly to do this.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
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To return the seats to the normal position, push
the seatback up and fold the seat cushion down.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed,
not properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always be sure to press the
rear of the seat cushion down. This action
locks the seatback in place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure
it is locked. Raise the head restraint.
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To remove the rear glass do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats. SeeRear Seat Operation
on page 19for more information. The front
seats may have to be moved forward slightly
to allow the rear seats to fold completely.
Although the rear glass can be removed
without folding the rear seats, you will not
be able to access the rear glass storage
pocket. Be sure to fold the seats before
removing the rear glass.
2. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A),
located near the upper corners of the rear
glass, to unlatch. Once unlatched, the
glass-catch release button (C) will catch the
rear glass and prevent it from falling forward.
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6. Push the rear glass at against the window
frame and push each latch lever up until it
locks. You should hear a click when each
latch lever locks correctly.
Lowering the Midgate®with the
Rear Glass in Place
The Midgate®can be lowered to allow the cargo
area of your vehicle to extend into the cab.
The rear glass can be either installed in its normal
position, or it can be removed and stored in the
rear glass storage pocket.
To lower the Midgate
®, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might
have to be moved forward slightly to allow
the rear seats to fold. SeeRear Seat
Operation on page 19for more information.
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Center Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have an overhead console
with reading lights and a small storage area.
Press the button next to the light to turn it
on and off.
Front Armrest Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest and press the
latch handle located at the front of the armrest.
Then, let the cover pop up and swing open.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a console compartment
with cupholders between the bucket seats.
To open it, press the button and lift the console
cover open.
The rear of the console has a cupholder that folds
down for the rear seat passenger to use.
Luggage Carrier
The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can
be used to load things on top of the vehicle.
The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the
roof. It may also have crossrails which can be
moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie
the load to the siderails or siderail supports.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so
that it rests on the slats as far forward
as possible and against the side rails,
making sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 402.
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If you put things inside your vehicle — like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will
keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops
of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.There is also important loading information for
off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” underOff-Road
Driving on page 368.
Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need
to put a limit on how many people you can
carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your
vehicle before you buy and install the new
equipment.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
Truck-Camper Loading Information
Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended
to carry a slide-in type camper.
Notice:Adding a slide-in camper or similar
equipment to your vehicle can damage it, and
the repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not install a slide-in camper or
similar equipment on your vehicle.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 566
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 570
At Least Once a Month............................ 571
At Least Once a Year.............................. 571
Introduction.............................................. 560
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 568
Maintenance Record................................ 578
Maintenance Requirements...................... 560
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 576
Owner Checks and Services.................... 570
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 574
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 563
Using....................................................... 561
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 560
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 250
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 267
Midgate
®..................................................... 105Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 148
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display............................. 145
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.............. 153
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 152
MP3 ...................................................319, 325
MyGMLink.com............................................ 585
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Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 334
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 122
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 576
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