CHEVROLET 2011 Avalanche - Manual (Page 356)

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2011
9-88 Driving and Operating
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE
SYSTEM – This message will be
displayed when there is a problem
with the ITBC system. If this
message persists over multiple
ignition cycles there is problem with
the ITBC system. Take the vehicle
to an authorized GM dealer to have
the ITBC system diagnosed and
repaired.
If either the CHECK TRAILER
WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER
BRAKE SYSTEM message is
displayed while driving the vehicle,
power is no longer available to the
trailer brakes. When traffic
conditions allow, carefully pull the
vehicle over to the side of the road
and turn the ignition off. Check the
wiring connection to the trailer and
turn the ignition back on. If either of
these messages continues, either
the vehicle or trailer needs service.
An authorized GM dealer may be
able to diagnose and repair
problems with the trailer. However,
any diagnosis and repair of the
trailer is not covered under the
vehicle warranty. Please contact
your trailer dealer for assistance
with trailer repairs and trailer
warranty information. Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Notice: Do not add anything
electrical to the vehicle unless
you check with your dealer first.
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle and the
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle's warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑40 and Adding
Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 3‑40.