2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE spare tire

A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel
Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extension(s)
J. Spare Tire Lock1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to
the rear.
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4. Insert the open end of
the extension (F)
through the hole in the
rear bumper (G) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is fully seated across the underside of
the wheel and is centered in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Close the hoist shaft access cover.
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To store the tools, follow these steps:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in
the top-box storage unit.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with
the wing nut by reversing Step 2 underRemoving
the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-81
3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover
wing nuts.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-63andLoading the Vehicle on page 4-34
for information regarding proper tire ination and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-86andStoring
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-95.
Notice:If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and the
different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle,
do not drive in four-wheel drive until you can
have your at tire repaired and/or replaced. You
could damage the vehicle, and the repair costs
would not be covered by your warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when the different size spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than
the road tires originally installed on your vehicle.
This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle,
so it is all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has
four-wheel drive and the different size spare tire is
installed, keep the vehicle in two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, the spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because
they will not t. Keep your spare tire and its wheel
together. If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match your vehicle’s original road tires and wheels
in size and type, do not include the spare in the
tire rotation.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control
performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-25.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-63. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-80.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-69.
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Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km), whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In
Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission
from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner
or driver if they decide the claims are made too often,
or the same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identication
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot
be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle
is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated. It is
the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-81
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-78
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-79
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-34
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-54
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-31
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-102
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-20
Lap Belt.....................................................1-35
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-29Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-37
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-15
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Center Seat................................................1-13
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-7
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-5
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-8
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-6
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-13
Reclining Seatbacks.....................................1-10
Secondary Latch System.................................5-92
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-58
Rear Seat Position......................................1-56
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-59
Security Light.................................................3-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
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Service (cont.)
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-76
Setting the Clock............................................3-77
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-106
Shifting Into Park............................................2-50
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-52
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-99
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-81
Storing.......................................................5-95
Specications, Capacities...............................5-116
Speedometer..................................................3-31
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-37
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-34
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-130
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Steps
Power Assist...............................................2-24
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-87
Center Console Storage Area........................2-76
Center Overhead Console.............................2-76Storage Areas (cont.)
Cupholders.................................................2-76
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-76
Glove Box..................................................2-76
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-77
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-92
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-27
Sunroof.........................................................2-93
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Tailgate.........................................................2-23
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-130
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-28
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-28
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-30
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-30
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-77
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-38
Tires.............................................................5-55
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Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-105
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Cleaning...................................................5-105
Different Size..............................................5-73
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-63
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-86
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-66
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-64
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-81
Secondary Latch System..............................5-92
Spare Tire..................................................5-99
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-95
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-76
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
Top-Box Storage.............................................2-92Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-41
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-44
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-40
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-47
Your Vehicle...............................................4-40
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-67
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-37
Trip Odometer................................................3-31
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-69
Operation...................................................2-70
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