2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE tow

Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the
engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake rmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case
is in Neutral, the vehicle will be free to roll, even if
the shift lever is in P (Park). So be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear — not in Neutral.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch re. You
or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running unless you have to.If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running,
be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is rmly set before you leave it. After you move
the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal
down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from P (Park) without rst pulling it toward you. If
you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked
into P (Park).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transmission. You may nd it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver
seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into Park on
page 2-50.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
P (Park) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, then
you will be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
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Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor
ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has
no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see
Engine Exhaust on page 2-53.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake rmly set. The
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vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are
on fairly level ground, always set the parking
brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case
in N (Neutral) will allow the vehicle to roll, even
if the automatic transmission shift lever is in
P (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear — not in N (Neutral). Always set the
parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move. SeeShifting Into Park on page 2-50.
If pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-47.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it
for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.
Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for
nighttime use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three additional control
buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See
your dealer/retailer for more information about OnStar
®
and how to subscribe to it. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-66for more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on
or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera
(RVC). SeeRear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-61
for more information.
If the vehicle has RVC, the
O(On/Off) button for
turning the automatic dimming feature on or off will not
be available.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the
headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each
time the ignition is turned to start.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with water.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Vehicles with outside
power mirrors have
controls located on the
driver door armrest.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger
side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Adjust each outside mirror to see a little of the
vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle.
4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror
outward, to return to its original position.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Vehicles with outside
power foldaway mirrors
have controls located
on the driver door armrest.
Mirror Adjustment
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.
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The system can be
disabled by pressing the
rear park aid disable button
located next to the radio.
The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFF
displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to
indicate that URPA is off, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-58for information about clearing
the message.
Notice:If you use URPA while the tailgate is
lowered, it may not detect an object behind your
vehicle, and you might back into the object and
damage your vehicle. Always verify the tailgate is
closed when using URPA or turn off URPA when
driving with the tailgate lowered.When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will be
displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the
rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R
(Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and
slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your
Vehicle on page 5-103.
A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the
last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate in the
rear display. Once the attached object is removed,
URPA will return to normal operation.
A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
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Use the following instructions for the proper storage
sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure clip A on the storage strap.
B. Secure clip B on the storage strap.
C. Place the remaining primary straps on top of the
lid and tray at the top of the cargo area.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel
with the latches facing up toward the side of the
cargo box.
Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3.
Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing
down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the
side of the cargo box.
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2. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in
place before the passenger side latch can be locked.
If this procedure is not followed exactly, the cargo
cover panels might not correctly lock in place. Push
the driver side latch toward the front of the vehicle to
lock the cover in position. A click sounds when each
latch locks. Lock the remaining passenger side latch
on panel 1.
3. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the
latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo
cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the
back of the cargo panel up.Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
making sure that the pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).
4. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle,
starting with the driver side latch, to lock the
panel in place. A click sounds when each latch
locks correctly.Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
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Folding and Storage of Straps
Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage
compartment:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a at surface.2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center
as shown.
3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded
webbing, forming a package.
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