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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 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39...
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 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39...
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... ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-35 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39 Programming the HomeLink...
... ...2-31 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-35 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39 Programming the HomeLink...
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..., you can pull out for added coverage. You can still control all the windows with the lock on. If your vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on the top of the sun visor to normal window operation. Press the window lock switch to the right to side. Press... the switch to the left to return to expose the vanity mirror. The visors also have extenders that you open the cover. 2-15 Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on when you can swing down the visors. Window Lock Out The driver's window controls...
..., you can pull out for added coverage. You can still control all the windows with the lock on. If your vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on the top of the sun visor to normal window operation. Press the window lock switch to the right to side. Press... the switch to the left to return to expose the vanity mirror. The visors also have extenders that you open the cover. 2-15 Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on when you can swing down the visors. Window Lock Out The driver's window controls...
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...services OnStar® provides. 2-33 There are sitting in a comfortable driving position. There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at night, pull the lever toward you (to OnStar®. To reduce glare ...from headlamps behind you while driving at the bottom of the mirror toward you. To return the mirror to the day position, return the lever to night position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are two lamps located on the ...
...services OnStar® provides. 2-33 There are sitting in a comfortable driving position. There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at night, pull the lever toward you (to OnStar®. To reduce glare ...from headlamps behind you while driving at the bottom of the mirror toward you. To return the mirror to the day position, return the lever to night position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are two lamps located on the ...
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...be equipped with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. To turn this feature on. The mirror will lighten whenever you . Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to turn the automatic dimming feature off . To keep the photocells operating... well, occasionally clean them with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. One photocell on the front of the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror senses when it on and off , press the center button again...
...be equipped with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. To turn this feature on. The mirror will lighten whenever you . Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to turn the automatic dimming feature off . To keep the photocells operating... well, occasionally clean them with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. One photocell on the front of the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror senses when it on and off , press the center button again...
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...on . Press the button next to each lamp to OnStar®. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for up to three seconds to turn it on and off and on the system and how to subscribe to turn the... may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. There are two lamps located on , this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously. While turned on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button located below the mirror, on the far left, for more information...
...on . Press the button next to each lamp to OnStar®. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for up to three seconds to turn it on and off and on the system and how to subscribe to turn the... may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. There are two lamps located on , this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously. While turned on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button located below the mirror, on the far left, for more information...
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...behind your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-36 Adjust each mirror in the desired direction. Check your inside mirror or glance over your vehicle. Then press any of the outside mirrors will heat when the rear window defogger is activated. A convex mirror can see more from the driver's seat. {CAUTION...: Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to move each mirror so you could hit a vehicle on the armrest. Heated Outside Mirrors If your right. A convex mirror's surface is convex. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you can make ...
...behind your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-36 Adjust each mirror in the desired direction. Check your inside mirror or glance over your vehicle. Then press any of the outside mirrors will heat when the rear window defogger is activated. A convex mirror can see more from the driver's seat. {CAUTION...: Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to move each mirror so you could hit a vehicle on the armrest. Heated Outside Mirrors If your right. A convex mirror's surface is convex. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you can make ...
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Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the cool window glass. This can be selected while in the defog mode. Use the defrost mode to remove fog from the rear window. The recirculation mode cannot be minimized if the climate control system is below 40°F (4°C). When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is used properly. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from your windshield. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are ...
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the cool window glass. This can be selected while in the defog mode. Use the defrost mode to remove fog from the rear window. The recirculation mode cannot be minimized if the climate control system is below 40°F (4°C). When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is used properly. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from your windshield. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are ...
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... over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is .) Loss of the right lane to pass. The vehicle you just passed may be farther away from you are far enough ahead of the .... • Try not to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of you can ease a little to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your left lane change signal before passing the next vehicle...
... over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is .) Loss of the right lane to pass. The vehicle you just passed may be farther away from you are far enough ahead of the .... • Try not to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of you can ease a little to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your left lane change signal before passing the next vehicle...
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... of the vehicle. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slide. It is on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down steadily when you do not have anti-lock, then in the acceleration skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes...
... of the vehicle. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slide. It is on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down steadily when you do not have anti-lock, then in the acceleration skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes...
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... wear sunglasses at night. They may need to slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. No one can also affect your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. For example, if you are wise to wear sunglasses. Night driving...
... wear sunglasses at night. They may need to slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. No one can also affect your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. For example, if you are wise to wear sunglasses. Night driving...
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... the right lane unless you want to make sure there is not another vehicle in advance. Before changing lanes, check your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as you drive along the entrance ramp, you are moving on a freeway as a passing lane. Once you...the prevailing rate if it is slower. Switch on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the right. Then use your mirrors. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to leave the freeway, move slightly slower at the same speed most important advice...
... the right lane unless you want to make sure there is not another vehicle in advance. Before changing lanes, check your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as you drive along the entrance ramp, you are moving on a freeway as a passing lane. Once you...the prevailing rate if it is slower. Switch on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the right. Then use your mirrors. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to leave the freeway, move slightly slower at the same speed most important advice...
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..., and the rush of awareness, or whatever. If it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that it can happen. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle can make you sleepy. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 What can you could crash and be...
..., and the rush of awareness, or whatever. If it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the vehicle that it can happen. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle can make you sleepy. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 What can you could crash and be...
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... weight of experience. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. When you do, it...
... weight of experience. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. When you do, it...
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... Cruise Control Steering Column Controls HVAC Temp Door Motors & Module, Cruise Control Module HVAC Blower Steering Wheel Lighting Body Control Module, Door Lock Controls Power Mirrors Cluster, Body Control Module, Data Link Connector (Battery) Driver's Heated Seat, Body Control Module, Battery Controlled Loads Usage Power Window, Sunroof Breaker 5-97
... Cruise Control Steering Column Controls HVAC Temp Door Motors & Module, Cruise Control Module HVAC Blower Steering Wheel Lighting Body Control Module, Door Lock Controls Power Mirrors Cluster, Body Control Module, Data Link Connector (Battery) Driver's Heated Seat, Body Control Module, Battery Controlled Loads Usage Power Window, Sunroof Breaker 5-97
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Fuses HTD MIR BRK SW HAZ SW REAR PRK LP AUX PWR C/LTR RADIO FRT PARK LP Usage Heated Mirrors Brake Switch Hazard Switch Rear Parking Lamps Accessory Power Outlet (Battery) Cigarette Lighter Radio, Radio Amplifier, Remote Digital Radio Receiver Front Parking Lamps, ... RUN DOWN PROTECTION RELAY REAR DEFOG RELAY Circuit Breakers POWER SEATS BRKR REAR DEFOG BRKR Usage Battery Run Down Protection Relay Rear Defogger Relay, Heated Mirror Relay Usage Power Seat Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger Breaker Relays PARK LP RELAY BACK UP LP RELAY 5-99
Fuses HTD MIR BRK SW HAZ SW REAR PRK LP AUX PWR C/LTR RADIO FRT PARK LP Usage Heated Mirrors Brake Switch Hazard Switch Rear Parking Lamps Accessory Power Outlet (Battery) Cigarette Lighter Radio, Radio Amplifier, Remote Digital Radio Receiver Front Parking Lamps, ... RUN DOWN PROTECTION RELAY REAR DEFOG RELAY Circuit Breakers POWER SEATS BRKR REAR DEFOG BRKR Usage Battery Run Down Protection Relay Rear Defogger Relay, Heated Mirror Relay Usage Power Seat Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger Breaker Relays PARK LP RELAY BACK UP LP RELAY 5-99
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... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Headlamp Wiring ...5-96 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-53 Heated Outside Mirrors ...2-36 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-49 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hitches ...4-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39 HomeLink® Transmitter...
... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Headlamp Wiring ...5-96 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-52 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-53 Heated Outside Mirrors ...2-36 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-49 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hitches ...4-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-39 HomeLink® Transmitter...
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... Dimming Rearview ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-36 MyGMLink.com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 ... ...3-24 ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) ...2-52 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 Power Mirrors ...2-36 9 Message (cont.) Change Engine Oil ...3-45 Door Ajar Warning ...3-46 Highbeam Out Warning ...3-49 Hot Coolant ...
... Dimming Rearview ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-36 MyGMLink.com ...7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 ... ...3-24 ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) ...2-52 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36 Power Mirrors ...2-36 9 Message (cont.) Change Engine Oil ...3-45 Door Ajar Warning ...3-46 Highbeam Out Warning ...3-49 Hot Coolant ...
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... Positions ...1-25 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Storage Area ...2-43 Rear Window Defogger ...3-23 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-34 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-35 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Rearview Mirrors ...2-33 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote...
... Positions ...1-25 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rear Storage Area ...2-43 Rear Window Defogger ...3-23 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-34 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-35 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Rearview Mirrors ...2-33 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote...
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... ...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-95 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-95 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Vehicle Storage ...5-47 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-24 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...2-15 Visors ...2-15 U Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) ...5-101 Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) ...5-100 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-93 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-71 United States - Customer...
... ...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-95 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-95 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Vehicle Storage ...5-47 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-24 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...2-15 Visors ...2-15 U Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) ...5-101 Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) ...5-100 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-93 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-71 United States - Customer...