Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche User manual

THE MOST FLEXIBLE VEHICLE OUT THERE.
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The 2008 Avalanche delivers unrivaled versatility at a moment’s notice. ■ The GM-exclusive Midgate turns Avalanche from an SUV to a full-size pickup with
an 8' 2" cargo box2 in less than a minute. ■ A removable three-piece cargo cover, lockable top-box storage and the largest trunk in the industry3 enhance
Avalanche’s fl exibility. ■ Choose from three trim levels: LS, LT or LTZ. ■ Three proven Vortec V8 engines power Avalanche: 5.3L; FlexFuel 5.3L that can run
on either unleaded fuel or E85,
4 a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline; or the 6.0L. Each engine includes Active Fuel Management™ for optimal power.
■ Avalanche includes head-curtain side-impact air bags,
5 StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System and OnStar6 with standard one-year Safe & Sound
Plan on LS models. ■ LT and LTZ models offer OnStar6 with standard one-year Directions & Connections Plan that includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
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Shown below: Avalanche LTZ 4x4 in Graystone Metallic. 1 Based on 2007 GM Large Pickup segment and latest available information. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 3 Based on
latest available competitive information of vehicles with lockable trunks separate from the passenger compartment. 4 Go to livegreengoyellow.com to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you. 5 Always use safety belts and the correct
child restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing
infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 6 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for
system limitations and details. 7 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps.
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Climate (temperature) controls:
— dual-zone manual S S – – –
— dual-zone automatic – O13 SSS
Driver Information Center (DIC) SSSSS
Mirror, inside rearview: auto-dimming with eight-point
compass and outside temperature indicator SSSSS
Pedals: power-adjustable O5 O5 S S S
Rearview camera system – – O14 O14 O14
Remote Keyless Entry and content-theft alarm SSSSS
Remote Vehicle Starter Prep Package S S – – –
Remote vehicle starter system O5 O5SSS
Steering wheel-mounted controls: audio and cruise control SSSSS
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Audio systems:
— AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, Radio Data System (RDS)15
and auxiliary audio input jack S S – – –
— AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD/MP3 player, RDS15
and auxiliary audio input jack O O S S S
— AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3/DVD player,16 RDS15 and auxiliary audio input jack –OOOO
— Six-speaker system S S S – –
— Bose® seven-speaker system (including subwoofer) – O17 O S S
Entertainment system:18 rear-seat, includes DVD player with
remote, overhead display and two wireless headphone sets –OOOO
Navigation radio:19 includes voice recognition, AM/FM stereo, navigation
radio with alternate CD/MP3 player functionality and RDS15 – – O O O
Rear-seat audio controls: include dual headphone jacks (headphones not
included); power outlet; and controls for volume, station selection and media – O17 SSS
XM Radio:20 with three trial months of service SSSSS
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20-inch chrome wheels22 Hitch-mounted bicycle or ski carrier
22-inch chrome wheels22 Performance air intake
Bed extender Portable overhead DVD player
Cat-back exhaust system Power tonneau cover
Chrome fuel-filler door, door handles and mirror caps Oval assist steps
Dual-player headrest DVD system Taillamp guards
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2WD
4x4
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2WD city/highway 11/15 14/20 12/17
4x4 city/highway 11/14 14/19 12/17
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GVWR2 (lbs.) 7,000/7,200
Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 31
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Blue Granite Metallic Dark Blue Metallic
Graystone Metallic Black
Sunburst Orange II
Metallic3Deep Ruby Metallic
Victory Red4Goldmist Metallic
Silver Birch Metallic Summit White
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Body panels: two-sided galvanized-steel to resist corrosion
(except the roof, where it is not needed) SSSSS
Cargo cover: three-piece rigid composite, stowable on board SSSSS
Convenience Package 1: includes power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starter
system and Rear Parking Assist O O – – –
Convenience Package 2: includes heated, windshield washer fluid system and front,
intermittent Rainsense wipers – – – O –
Midgate: foldable door between cargo box and cab SSSSS
Mirrors, outside:
— foldaway, power-adjustable, heated (Black on LS; body-color on LT1 and LT2) S S S – –
— body-color, power-folding, heated; include ground illumination, driver-side auto-
dimming, curb-tilt and turn-signal indicators (mirror caps are chrome on LTZ and
with available Z71 Off-Road Package) – – – S S
Rear Parking Assist: Ultrasonic O5 O5SSS
Spare tire: full-size SSSSS
Storage: integrated top-box storage with locks and light SSSSS
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Differential: automatic locking rear6 O O O7 O7S
Engine: Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel ManagementTM (2WD only) SSSSS
Engine: Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel ManagementTM
and E85 FlexFuel capability (4x4 models; available on 2WD models) SSSSS
Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel ManagementTM – – – O8 O9
Suspension, front: coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar SSSSS
Suspension, rear: multilink with coil springs SSSSS
Suspension, Z71 Off-Road Package: includes specially tuned springs and monotube
shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Skid Plate Package with aluminum front underbody
shield, automatic locking rear differential, 18-inch aluminum wheels paired with
on-/off-road blackwall tires, recovery hooks, tubular assist steps, specially designed
front fascia with chrome grille insert, Z71 badging and Z71-specific gauge cluster – – O O –
Trailering equipment: heavy-duty SSSSS
Transmission: Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode SSSSS
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Air bags:10 driver and right-front passenger, dual-stage, frontal;
includes Passenger Sensing System SSSSS
Air bags:10 head-curtain, side, for all outboard seating positions with rollover sensor SSSSS
Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc SSSSS
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) system SSSSS
OnStar:11 Safe & Sound Plan S––––
OnStar:11 Directions & Connections Plan including Turn-by-Turn Navigation12 –SSSS
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System SSSSS
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Front:
— Custom Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat with dual, six-way power-
adjustable seats; driver’s manual lumbar control; manual recliners
and center armrest cup holders S O – – –
— Custom Cloth bucket seats with dual, six-way power-adjustable seats;
driver’s manual lumbar control; manual recliners and floor console – S – – –
— Custom Leather-appointed bucket seats with dual, six-way
power-adjustable seats; driver’s manual lumbar control;
manual recliners and floor console – – S – –
— Custom Leather-appointed heated bucket seats with 10-way power,
driver’s memory, driver/passenger power recline and lumbar support – – – S S
Rear:
— Custom Cloth 60/40 split-folding bench seat S S – – –
— Custom Leather-appointed 60/40 split-folding bench seat – – S S S
1 E85 fuel availability varies by state. Go to livegreengoyellow.com to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you. 2 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment. 3 Through December 2007. 4 Begins January
2008. 5 Requires available Convenience Package 1. 6 Requires available 4.10 rear axle ratio. 7 Included with available Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package.
8 Requires available Autoride Suspension Package and 4.10 rear axle ratio. Not available with available Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package. 9 Requires
available Autoride Suspension Package and 4.10 rear axle ratio. 10 Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child’s age and size.
Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child
or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and
child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 11 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and
details. 12 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps. 13 Requires available power sunroof or rear-seat entertainment system.
14 Requires available navigation radio. 15 RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information. 16 Requires available Bose speaker system and
rear-seat entertainment system. 17 Not available with front, 40/20/40 split-bench seats. 18 Requires available AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3/DVD player
or navigation radio with CD/MP3/DVD player and available dual-zone automatic climate controls. Not available with front, 40/20/40 split-bench seats.
19 Requires available rear-seat entertainment system, rearview camera system and Bose speaker system. Map coverage excludes Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands and portions of Canada. 20 Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after three
trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
21 Some accessories may not be available on all models. 22 Use only GM-approved wheel/tire combinations. See dealer for details.
GM, the GM Logo, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet Logo, and the slogans, emblems, vehicle model names, vehicle body designs and other marks appearing in this document
are the trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors Corporation, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. OnStar, Safe & Sound and Directions & Connections are
registered service marks of OnStar Corp. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corp. All rights
reserved. ©2007 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. GM reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice to prices, materials, equipment,
specifications, models and availability.
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