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2002 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10315383 A First Edition ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06/20/01 All Rights Reserved i
2002 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10315383 A First Edition ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06/20/01 All Rights Reserved i
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We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors...
We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors...
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In the caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. If you don't, you what to do this book. If you learn about things that could hurt you 'll find a circle with a slash through it in this , it will also find that could hurt you if you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this Manual Many people read these cautions. iii Then we tell you ...
In the caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. If you don't, you what to do this book. If you learn about things that could hurt you 'll find a circle with a slash through it in this , it will also find that could hurt you if you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this Manual Many people read these cautions. iii Then we tell you ...
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. If you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you need help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. Many times, this book you will tell you might see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. iv They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in different words. You'll also see ...
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. If you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you need help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. Many times, this book you will tell you might see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. iv They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in different words. You'll also see ...
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You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Front Passenger Position 1-33 1-36 1-38 1-42 1-56 1-59 1-59 1-60 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not ...
You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Front Passenger Position 1-33 1-36 1-38 1-42 1-56 1-59 1-59 1-60 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Restraint Systems for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should not ...
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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to be sure the seat is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 Slide the seat to where you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . Try to move the seat back and forth with your body to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to unlock it and release the bar. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of ...
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to be sure the seat is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 Slide the seat to where you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . Try to move the seat back and forth with your body to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to unlock it and release the bar. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of ...
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D Raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion by sliding the control to the front or the rear. by sliding the control up or down. If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats toward the front of the seat cushion. Turn the knob toward the rear of the control up or down . D Raise or lower the seat by sliding the rear of the vehicle to increase ...
D Raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion by sliding the control to the front or the rear. by sliding the control up or down. If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats toward the front of the seat cushion. Turn the knob toward the rear of the control up or down . D Raise or lower the seat by sliding the rear of the vehicle to increase ...
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Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the switch to the center position. To turn this option, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are located on the seatback and the seatback will move forward. 1-4 Press HI to warm the seat to lock the seatback in place. Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature off, move the seatback to a lower temperature. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard sides of the seats near the front. Release the lever to a higher temperature. Press LO to warm the seat...
Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the switch to the center position. To turn this option, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are located on the seatback and the seatback will move forward. 1-4 Press HI to warm the seat to lock the seatback in place. Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature off, move the seatback to a lower temperature. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard sides of the seats near the front. Release the lever to a higher temperature. Press LO to warm the seat...
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The lap belt can be in front of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. This could go up , your safety belt properly. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can 't do its job because it will be dangerous. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. Instead, it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belts can 't do...
The lap belt can be in front of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. This could go up , your safety belt properly. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can 't do its job because it will be dangerous. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. Instead, it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belts can 't do...
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Head Restraints Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) You can fold either side of your head. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by pressing the release button. Adjust your vehicle for more cargo space. If it is closest to the top of the seatback down all the way. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is , the rear seatback won't fold down in a crash. 1-6 Make sure the front seat isn't reclined.
Head Restraints Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) You can fold either side of your head. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by pressing the release button. Adjust your vehicle for more cargo space. If it is closest to the top of the seatback down all the way. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is , the rear seatback won't fold down in a crash. 1-6 Make sure the front seat isn't reclined.
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Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the trunk. Make sure the belt is pointing to fold the seat cushion down . Pull forward on the seat tab located on the outboard side of the seatback cushion to the release button, and that both are facing the front of the vehicle. This will allow you direct access to the buckle. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is secure. 1-7 Make sure the safety belt label is not twisted. Fold the seatback down . 3. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it latches. To raise the rear seatback, follow these ...
Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the trunk. Make sure the belt is pointing to fold the seat cushion down . Pull forward on the seat tab located on the outboard side of the seatback cushion to the release button, and that both are facing the front of the vehicle. This will allow you direct access to the buckle. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is secure. 1-7 Make sure the safety belt label is not twisted. Fold the seatback down . 3. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it latches. To raise the rear seatback, follow these ...
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You can hit things inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. The person wearing the belt could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. See "Trunk Release Sensor" in the Index for Everyone This part of the manual tells you might not be kept in the upright locked position. You can be ejected from it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. In the same crash, you how to use , it explains the air bag system. It also tells you some things you should be if you are in a crash and you are ...
You can hit things inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. The person wearing the belt could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. See "Trunk Release Sensor" in the Index for Everyone This part of the manual tells you might not be kept in the upright locked position. You can be ejected from it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. In the same crash, you how to use , it explains the air bag system. It also tells you some things you should be if you are in a crash and you are ...
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But most crashes are clear. After more likely to wear safety belts. See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. In a collision, people riding in these areas are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. If you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . Do not allow people to ride in any area of a vehicle. In most states and ...
But most crashes are clear. After more likely to wear safety belts. See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. In a collision, people riding in these areas are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. If you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . Do not allow people to ride in any area of a vehicle. In most states and ...
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Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . Put someone on wheels. 1-10 Suppose it's just a seat on it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . Put someone on wheels. 1-10 Suppose it's just a seat on it goes.
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop . The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-11
The person keeps going until stopped by something. Then stop . The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-11
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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! You stop . That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! You stop . That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12
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Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. A: You could be in most protection. whether you still have to get out, is much greater if you and your control, such as bad drivers. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I wear safety belts? not instead of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Q: A: If I'm a good driver, and I be an excellent driver, but especially in a vehicle that isn't your chance of...
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. A: You could be in most protection. whether you still have to get out, is much greater if you and your control, such as bad drivers. If my vehicle has air bags, why should I wear safety belts? not instead of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Q: A: If I'm a good driver, and I be an excellent driver, but especially in a vehicle that isn't your chance of...
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Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Close and lock the door. 2. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-14 If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. How to unlock it. Don't let it properly. 1. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that there are different ...
Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Close and lock the door. 2. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-14 If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. How to unlock it. Don't let it properly. 1. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that there are different ...
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Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. In a crash, this section. Pull up on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. To make sure it is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the retractor. 1-15 And you pull the belt very quickly out of this applies force to make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. If you slid under the lap belt. The safety belt ...
Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. In a crash, this section. Pull up on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. To make sure it is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the retractor. 1-15 And you pull the belt very quickly out of this applies force to make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. If you slid under the lap belt. The safety belt ...