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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004AVALANCHE 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGFEATURE PROGRAMMING - TRACTION CONTROL AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G
Feature Programming - Traction Control Automatic Engagement
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN GSECTION Feature Programming - Traction Control Automatic Engagement
Programming the Traction Control Automatic Without RPO JL4
Engagement Feature
The automatic engagement feature may be programmed so that the traction control system activates or does not activate automatically at the start of each ignition cycle. In order to change the status of the automatic engagement feature perform the following procedure:
Important: Failure to follow the correct procedure may cause DTC C0283 to set in EBCM memory.
1. Park the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
2. Unlock the ignition and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal.
5. Press and hold the traction assist switch for 5 seconds.
6. Release the brake and accelerator pedals and the traction control switch.
7. Turn the ignition OFF.
Engagement Feature
The automatic engagement feature may be programmed so that the traction control system activates or does not activate automatically at the start of each ignition cycle. In order to change the status of the automatic engagement feature perform the following procedure:
Important: Failure to follow the correct procedure may cause DTC C0283 to set in EBCM memory.
1. Park the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
2. Unlock the ignition and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal.
5. Press and hold the traction assist switch for 5 seconds.
6. Release the brake and accelerator pedals and the traction control switch.
7. Turn the ignition OFF.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.