2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE tailgate

Keys.............................................................. 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................... 95
Doors and Locks........................................ 102
Door Locks................................................ 102
Power Door Locks..................................... 103
Delayed Locking........................................ 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 103
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 104
Lockout Protection..................................... 104
Midgate
®................................................... 105
Tailgate..................................................... 115
Power Running Boards.............................. 115
Windows...................................................... 116
Power Windows........................................ 117
Sun Visors................................................ 118
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 118
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 118
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 121Starting and Operating Your Vehicle........... 122
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 122
Ignition Positions....................................... 123
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 124
Starting the Engine.................................... 124
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 126
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 126
Active Fuel Management™........................ 127
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 128
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 131
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 132
Parking Brake........................................... 138
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 139
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 141
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 142
Engine Exhaust......................................... 143
Running the Engine While Parked............. 144
Mirrors......................................................... 145
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display.............................. 145
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has
one double-sided key
for the ignition, all
door locks, tailgate,
and side storage boxes.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be
able to assist you with obtaining replacements.
In an emergency contact roadside assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 588
for more information.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by
other than an authorized service facility could
void authorization to use this equipment.
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The following functions
may be available if your
vehicle has the remote
keyless entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle
has this feature, it may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” following for more
detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors, including the tailgate. If enabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking
lamps will ash once to indicate locking has
occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn
will chirp when the lock button is pressed
again within ve seconds of the previous press of
the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 278for additional
information. Pressing the lock button may arm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 118.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed
again within ve seconds, all remaining doors,
including the tailgate, will unlock. The interior
lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or
until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through
the DIC, the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 278.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 118.With Remote Start
(Without Remote
Start Similar)
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Midgate®
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
cargo area covered and the tailgate and
the Midgate
®open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the cargo
covers on and the tailgate and Midgate
®
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the Midgate
®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the
setting that brings in outside air.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
This will force outside air into your
vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 230.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 143.
Midgate®Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with a Midgate®and
a removable rear glass panel. The Midgate®
allows you to extend the length of your vehicle’s
cargo area.
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Raising the Midgate®
To return the Midgate®to its normal position, raise
the Midgate®up with a rm swinging motion until it
latches into place securely. This will help to ensure
that the Midgate
®closes with enough force to
engage the latches.
If the rear glass is removed and you would like to
put it back, do so using the instructions given
previously.
Tailgate
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or power door lock switch to lock and unlock
the tailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while
pulling the tailgate toward you.
To shut the tailgate, push it rmly upward until it
latches. Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it
is latched securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate is not to be removed. This may cause
damage to electrical connector resulting in loss
of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function.
Power Running Boards
Your vehicle may have power running boards.
The power running boards automatically extend
from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the
door has been opened. Once the door is closed,
the running boards will automatically move
back under the vehicle. The vehicle must not be
moving for the running boards to extend or retract.
The switch used to
disable the power
running boards is
located on the center
console below the
climate control system.
The running boards cannot be disabled in the
extended position.
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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 115
for more information on the tailgate.
The panels are embossed on the upper center
portion with the numbers 1, 2 and 3. There are
also numbered labels on the bottom of the
panels. The numbers on the top and bottom of
the panels will be used as reference when
removing, storing and reinstalling the panels.2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and
right cargo panel latches, located on the
bottom of each cargo panel, forward to unlock
the cargo panel latches.
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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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Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system it is designed to help
you park while in REVERSE (R). It operates
only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
URPA helps make parking easier and helps
you avoid colliding with objects such as parked
vehicles. The URPA system detects objects
that are close to the rear of the vehicle which are
at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and
below hood or tailgate level. The system detects
objects up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle.
The URPA sensors determine how close
these objects are from your bumper within
this area.
{CAUTION:
The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision.
URPA does not:
Operate above speeds of
5 mph (8 km/h).
Detect objects more than
8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the
vehicle. This distance may be less
during warmer or humid weather.
Detect objects that are below the
bumper, underneath the vehicle,
or that are very close to the vehicle.
Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or pets.
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