Owner's Manual
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2004 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-61 ... ...3-54 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-95...
2004 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-61 ... ...3-54 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-52 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-87 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-95...
Owner's Manual
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...-volt AC outlet. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be...
...-volt AC outlet. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be...
Owner's Manual
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... Lever on page 3-54. E. J. K. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped). F. See Audio System(s) on page 3-7. G. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Exterior Lamps Control. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-24. M. See "Console Shift Lever" under Trunk on page 2-27. Climate Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-14. Hazard...
... Lever on page 3-54. E. J. K. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped). F. See Audio System(s) on page 3-7. G. See Outlet Adjustment on page 5-11. Exterior Lamps Control. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 3-24. M. See "Console Shift Lever" under Trunk on page 2-27. Climate Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-14. Hazard...
Owner's Manual
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... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
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... the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from air entering the Climate Control System. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on page 6-4. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically to insure system performance. Reverse...
... the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from air entering the Climate Control System. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on page 6-4. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically to insure system performance. Reverse...
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... ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Supercharger Oil ...5-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 5-1
... ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Supercharger Oil ...5-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-25 5-1
Owner's Manual
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You or others could be burned. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
You or others could be burned. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
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Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right. 3. Lift the hood. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the parking brake pedal. 2.
Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right. 3. Lift the hood. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the parking brake pedal. 2.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
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... mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. In this mode, you just open the hood. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency situation. See...
... mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. In this mode, you just open the hood. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency situation. See...
Owner's Manual
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... or others could be too serious. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be covered by your engine if it cools down. Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in an emergency...
... or others could be too serious. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you get out of steam or coolant before you open the hood. The costly repairs would not be covered by your engine if it cools down. Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in an emergency...
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... have the overheat warning, you 'll see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to lift the hood, here's what you can idle the engine for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. You may decide... not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it 's safe to do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away.
... have the overheat warning, you 'll see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to lift the hood, here's what you can idle the engine for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. You may decide... not to lift the hood but to get everyone out of the vehicle until it 's safe to do so, pull off the engine and get service help right away.
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Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on a level surface. 3800 V6 Engine A. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on the coolant recovery tank. 5-33
Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on a level surface. 3800 V6 Engine A. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on the coolant recovery tank. 5-33
Owner's Manual
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... a ground connection you leave your radio or other accessories when jump starting your radio! 4. You wouldn't be damaged. Always turn off your warranty. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting . The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the jump start your vehicle, and the...
... a ground connection you leave your radio or other accessories when jump starting your radio! 4. You wouldn't be damaged. Always turn off your warranty. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting . The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the jump start your vehicle, and the...
Owner's Manual
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Low-Beam Headlamp C. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps 3. A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp B. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. High-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the air baffle. 5-53
Low-Beam Headlamp C. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps 3. A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp B. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. High-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the air baffle. 5-53
Owner's Manual
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Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Relays HORNS FOG LTS Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 RT I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 HORN RLY BLANK BLANK FOG RLY F/PMP RLY DRL/EXIT LTS EXT LTS PCM A/C RLY (COMP) BLOWER MOTOR Usage Horn Fog Lamps Usage Left Fuse ...
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Relays HORNS FOG LTS Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 RT I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 HORN RLY BLANK BLANK FOG RLY F/PMP RLY DRL/EXIT LTS EXT LTS PCM A/C RLY (COMP) BLOWER MOTOR Usage Horn Fog Lamps Usage Left Fuse ...
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... Fuse Block (Lower) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Relays FAN CONT #1 IGN RELAY A/C CMPR Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN CONT #2 & #3 FAN CONT #1 FUEL INJ TRANS SOL A/C RLY (COIL) ENG DEVICES Usage Primary Cooling fan (Driver's Side) Ignition Relay HVAC Compressor Usage...
... Fuse Block (Lower) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. Relays FAN CONT #1 IGN RELAY A/C CMPR Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN CONT #2 & #3 FAN CONT #1 FUEL INJ TRANS SOL A/C RLY (COIL) ENG DEVICES Usage Primary Cooling fan (Driver's Side) Ignition Relay HVAC Compressor Usage...
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... not stick or squeak. (g) If you see anything that all recommended maintenance services be recorded. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them...
... not stick or squeak. (g) If you see anything that all recommended maintenance services be recorded. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them...