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 Features ...(DIC) ...3-50 M Trip Computer ...3-53 Audio System(s) ...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-...
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 ...(DIC) ...3-50 M Trip Computer ...3-53 Audio System(s) ...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-...
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...Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-58 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-59 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-61 Replacing Restraint System Parts ...After a Crash ...1-62 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9...
...Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-58 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-59 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-61 Replacing Restraint System Parts ...After a Crash ...1-62 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's air bag, or the air bag module and seatback for your air bag systems. Improper service can mean that an air bag system won 't be there to help protect you damage the covering for service. After an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace other parts. If you... system. Notice: If you in another crash. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. • Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. The service manual for the driver's side impact air bag. Additional windshield breakage may not work on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your dealer...
... passenger's air bag, or the air bag module and seatback for your air bag systems. Improper service can mean that an air bag system won 't be there to help protect you damage the covering for service. After an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace other parts. If you... system. Notice: If you in another crash. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. • Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. The service manual for the driver's side impact air bag. Additional windshield breakage may not work on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... when it repaired. They can still in a crash. You can be serviced. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Avoid yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle and the... air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it inflates. Torn or frayed safety belts may ...
... when it repaired. They can still in a crash. You can be serviced. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Avoid yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle and the... air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it inflates. Torn or frayed safety belts may ...
Owner's Manual
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... these guidelines: Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it, be able to remove your hand. Turn the key only with a manual transmission. OFF: This position locks your steering column in a vehicle with your key when the ignition is turned to OFF. Using a tool to force it... you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel, to the right of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-18 If none of the steering column. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 200 miles (322...
... these guidelines: Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it, be able to remove your hand. Turn the key only with a manual transmission. OFF: This position locks your steering column in a vehicle with your key when the ignition is turned to OFF. Using a tool to force it... you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel, to the right of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-18 If none of the steering column. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 200 miles (322...
Owner's Manual
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...behind you, pull the lever at night, pull the lever toward you . See OnStar® System on page 2-37 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-33 There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps. Press the button... mirror. To reduce glare from you . To return the mirror back to the night position). There are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you while driving at the bottom of the mirror face. To reduce glare...
...behind you, pull the lever at night, pull the lever toward you . See OnStar® System on page 2-37 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-33 There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps. Press the button... mirror. To reduce glare from you . To return the mirror back to the night position). There are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you while driving at the bottom of the mirror face. To reduce glare...
Owner's Manual
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...when the engine oil level is low. Be sure to have your engine can become so hot that your warranty. If you do, your vehicle serviced immediately. The repairs would not be displayed again for 60 seconds at the start of proper engine oil maintenance may be burned. Always follow the... maintenance schedule in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. If this manual for what type of oil to remind you should have your vehicle serviced. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 on how to check the oil level and for changing engine oil.
...when the engine oil level is low. Be sure to have your engine can become so hot that your warranty. If you do, your vehicle serviced immediately. The repairs would not be displayed again for 60 seconds at the start of proper engine oil maintenance may be burned. Always follow the... maintenance schedule in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. If this manual for what type of oil to remind you should have your vehicle serviced. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 on how to check the oil level and for changing engine oil.
Owner's Manual
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.... 4-44 See Engine Overheating on a Hill 1. Apply your trip. Stop and have someone pick up on this. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are tight. • start...
.... 4-44 See Engine Overheating on a Hill 1. Apply your trip. Stop and have someone pick up on this. Check periodically to review this manual, and the Index will need service more on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of these is covered in trailer operation are tight. • start...
Owner's Manual
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... knows your GM vehicle all GM. You will go to do your service needs. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an air bag system. We hope you will want to do some of any ... , you want to keep a record with it . • Be sure you have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you will want to use the proper service manual. Before attempting to your dealer for all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your vehicle could be injured...
... knows your GM vehicle all GM. You will go to do your service needs. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an air bag system. We hope you will want to do some of any ... , you want to keep a record with it . • Be sure you have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you will want to use the proper service manual. Before attempting to your dealer for all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your vehicle could be injured...
Owner's Manual
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...position. Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do the following the procedure in the service manual for you believe your headlamps are aimed properly, read and follow these instructions could be affected. Be sure to re-aim your headlamps ...proper type of replacement bulb, see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for service. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in an accident, the headlamp aim may be re-aimed, we recommend that had the dead battery...
...position. Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from both vehicles, do the following the procedure in the service manual for you believe your headlamps are aimed properly, read and follow these instructions could be affected. Be sure to re-aim your headlamps ...proper type of replacement bulb, see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for service. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in an accident, the headlamp aim may be re-aimed, we recommend that had the dead battery...
Owner's Manual
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Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the .... For additional information refer to be checked when your tires are cold. If you hit a pothole. Tires Your new vehicle comes with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have questions about a tire is badly worn, or if your...
Check all tires frequently to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the .... For additional information refer to be checked when your tires are cold. If you hit a pothole. Tires Your new vehicle comes with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when you ever have questions about a tire is badly worn, or if your...
Owner's Manual
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... one place. The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your specific vehicle...vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You can find your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only) Refer...
... one place. The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your specific vehicle...vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You can find your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. (United States only) Refer...
Owner's Manual
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... has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for research purposes. 7-10 To read the information if they have access to an official request of police or similar government office, • as...
... has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for research purposes. 7-10 To read the information if they have access to an official request of police or similar government office, • as...
Owner's Manual
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... Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. You may either...
... Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. You may either...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can write to make checks payable in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-12 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the...
... your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can write to make checks payable in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-12 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-45 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-47 LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) ...2-47 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year...Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When...
... ...3-45 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-47 LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) ...2-47 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year...Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When...
Owner's Manual
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...Service Vehicle Soon ...3-49 Traction Active ...3-42 Trunk Ajar Warning ...3-46 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance ...7-5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual...Reset) ...2-46 Older Children, Restraints ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-38 OnStar® Services ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-37 OnStar® Virtual Advisor ...2-38 Operation Tips ...3-24 ORIG. SET (Return ...
...Service Vehicle Soon ...3-49 Traction Active ...3-42 Trunk Ajar Warning ...3-46 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance ...7-5 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-34 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-33 Manual...Reset) ...2-46 Older Children, Restraints ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ...2-38 OnStar® Services ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-37 OnStar® Virtual Advisor ...2-38 Operation Tips ...3-24 ORIG. SET (Return ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-9 Safety Chains ...4-41 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-7 Securing a Child Restraint Designed ... ...5-3 Engine Soon Light ...3-37 Message ...3-47 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 12 Service (cont.) Traction System Warning Message ...3-42 Vehicle Soon Message ...3-49 Service Bulletins ...7-12 Service Manuals ...7-11 Setting Preset Stations ...3-57, 3-68, 3-80 Setting the Time ...3-54...
... ...1-9 Safety Chains ...4-41 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-7 Securing a Child Restraint Designed ... ...5-3 Engine Soon Light ...3-37 Message ...3-47 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 12 Service (cont.) Traction System Warning Message ...3-42 Vehicle Soon Message ...3-49 Service Bulletins ...7-12 Service Manuals ...7-11 Setting Preset Stations ...3-57, 3-68, 3-80 Setting the Time ...3-54...
Owner's Manual
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Transaxle (cont.) Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-23 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-12 Transmitter Verification ...2-5 Transportation Options ...7-8 Trip Computer ...3-53 Trip Odometer ...3-30 TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) ...2-51 Trunk ...2-10... Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...4-43 V Vehicle Control ...4-5 Customization Settings ...3-96 Damage Warnings ...iv Loading ...4-32 Service Soon Message ...3-49 Symbols ...iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-95...
Transaxle (cont.) Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-23 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-12 Transmitter Verification ...2-5 Transportation Options ...7-8 Trip Computer ...3-53 Trip Odometer ...3-30 TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) ...2-51 Trunk ...2-10... Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...4-43 V Vehicle Control ...4-5 Customization Settings ...3-96 Damage Warnings ...iv Loading ...4-32 Service Soon Message ...3-49 Symbols ...iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-95...