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2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-... ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-41 Sunroof ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center...
2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-... ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-41 Sunroof ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center...
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...OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-37 Universal Home Remote System Operation ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-41 Glove Box ...2-41 Cupholder(s) ...2-41 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-41 Center Console... Area ...2-42 Rear Storage Area ...2-42 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-42 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Automatic Door Lock ...
...OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-35 Universal Home Remote System ...2-37 Universal Home Remote System Operation ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-41 Glove Box ...2-41 Cupholder(s) ...2-41 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-41 Center Console... Area ...2-42 Rear Storage Area ...2-42 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-42 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Automatic Door Lock ...
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... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry system operates on page 7-6 for the ignition and the driver's door. This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry system operates on page 7-6 for the ignition and the driver's door. This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules...
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... the transmitter. You may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to 65 feet (20 m) away with the remote keyless entry transmitter. At times you may be less while the vehicle is running. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to... stand closer to your vehicle with the remote start your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try again. • Check to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this...
... the transmitter. You may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to 65 feet (20 m) away with the remote keyless entry transmitter. At times you may be less while the vehicle is running. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to... stand closer to your vehicle with the remote start your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try again. • Check to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this...
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... press of the lock button. Pressing the lock button may be in PARK (P) for more detailed information. " (Unlock): Remote Keyless Entry with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start Press the unlock button to lock all remaining doors will chirp when the lock button is pressed again...page 3-53 for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The transaxle must be started from outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to release the trunk lid. Press and hold this...
... press of the lock button. Pressing the lock button may be in PARK (P) for more detailed information. " (Unlock): Remote Keyless Entry with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start Press the unlock button to lock all remaining doors will chirp when the lock button is pressed again...page 3-53 for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The transaxle must be started from outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to release the trunk lid. Press and hold this...
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... will not work at the normal range in the vehicle's DIC will not unlock your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in any of eight transmitters matched to it is lost transmitter will display if... coded to prevent another transmitter from your vehicle. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-45 for additional information. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is low. Static from unlocking your body transferred to these...
... will not work at the normal range in the vehicle's DIC will not unlock your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in any of eight transmitters matched to it is lost transmitter will display if... coded to prevent another transmitter from your vehicle. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-45 for additional information. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is low. Static from unlocking your body transferred to these...
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Test the operation of the transmitter together. 5. It may have a remote starting feature. Normal operation of the vehicle. Slide the new battery into the...sure the cover is turned to start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may also start the engine from the top half of the battery facing down. This ...flat object with a thin edge into the transmitter with the vehicle. 3. When the remote start system is active the vehicle will return after the key is on tightly, so water will not get in the...
Test the operation of the transmitter together. 5. It may have a remote starting feature. Normal operation of the vehicle. Slide the new battery into the...sure the cover is turned to start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may also start the engine from the top half of the battery facing down. This ...flat object with a thin edge into the transmitter with the vehicle. 3. When the remote start system is active the vehicle will return after the key is on tightly, so water will not get in the...
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... signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights are other conditions which can be less while the vehicle is left running it on remote starting of vehicles. If the vehicle is running . 4. Laws in view when doing so. There are not visible, press and hold this... turn the key to the RUN position to a heating mode during colder outside temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer outside temperature display, during remote start since last driving, repeat these steps while the engine is running . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will lock. When you ...
... signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights are other conditions which can be less while the vehicle is left running it on remote starting of vehicles. If the vehicle is running . 4. Laws in view when doing so. There are not visible, press and hold this... turn the key to the RUN position to a heating mode during colder outside temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer outside temperature display, during remote start since last driving, repeat these steps while the engine is running . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will lock. When you ...
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...will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-53 for additional information. • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. • Turn the... ignition switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter, again before the first 10 minutes of engine running. The added ten minutes are added to lock or unlock your dealer...
...will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-53 for additional information. • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. • Turn the... ignition switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter, again before the first 10 minutes of engine running. The added ten minutes are added to lock or unlock your dealer...
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... stroke. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it clockwise. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Locking your...
... stroke. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it clockwise. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Locking your...
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... running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on both front doors next to unlock all doors will be disabled. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on...
... running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on both front doors next to unlock all doors will be disabled. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on...
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... position. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Close the door. 2-12 Rear Door Security...
... position. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Close the door. 2-12 Rear Door Security...
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...from the inside the trunk. The button is located next to open the trunk from inside the trunk. G (Remote Trunk Release): Press the button with the open trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This handle will glow following . The shift lever must be in -the-dark trunk release ...control on the latch inside the vehicle. There is only intended to work. The emergency trunk release handle is a glow-in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to aid a person trapped in the trunk as it . Pull the release handle to light. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page...
...from the inside the trunk. The button is located next to open the trunk from inside the trunk. G (Remote Trunk Release): Press the button with the open trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This handle will glow following . The shift lever must be in -the-dark trunk release ...control on the latch inside the vehicle. There is only intended to work. The emergency trunk release handle is a glow-in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to aid a person trapped in the trunk as it . Pull the release handle to light. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page...
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... front window and rotated to cover the side windows. Once armed, the alarm will flash for approximately two minutes. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the vehicle. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is armed. Do not drive with the cover...theft-deterrent system: 1. The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the door does not need to be open. 3. Close all doors. Open the door. 2. Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the...
... front window and rotated to cover the side windows. Once armed, the alarm will flash for approximately two minutes. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the vehicle. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is armed. Do not drive with the cover...theft-deterrent system: 1. The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the door does not need to be open. 3. Close all doors. Open the door. 2. Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the...
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...;ashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. The first time a remote UNLOCK command is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Disarming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when you use this equipment. ... a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will disarm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any interference received, including ...
...;ashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. The first time a remote UNLOCK command is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Disarming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when you use this equipment. ... a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will disarm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any interference received, including ...
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...'s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge 2-35 Contact OnStar® at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. You can request emergency services be found...
...'s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge 2-35 Contact OnStar® at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. You can request emergency services be found...
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...(2) this device must accept any garage door opener that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. If your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. 2-37 This includes any interference, including interference that does not have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be ... system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to complete the programming of your vehicle has the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door...
...(2) this device must accept any garage door opener that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. If your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. 2-37 This includes any interference, including interference that does not have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be ... system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to complete the programming of your vehicle has the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door...
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...7-4. Because of the steps involved, it is recommended that people and objects are clear of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be installed in this section. 4. Simultaneously press and hold down the buttons for quicker and more accurate transmission of the... second and/or third hand-held transmitter for use in this section or, for security purposes. Release both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Read the instructions completely before attempting to three channels: 1. When programming a garage door,...
...7-4. Because of the steps involved, it is recommended that people and objects are clear of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be installed in this section. 4. Simultaneously press and hold down the buttons for quicker and more accurate transmission of the... second and/or third hand-held transmitter for use in this section or, for security purposes. Release both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Read the instructions completely before attempting to three channels: 1. When programming a garage door,...
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...door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 2-39 Press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds and then turns to complete the programming. This can usually be found where the ...hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. You will erase all of "Programming Universal Home Remote." You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this sequence a third time to a constant light, continue with Step 2 of the programmed ...
...door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 2-39 Press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds and then turns to complete the programming. This can usually be found where the ...hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. You will erase all of "Programming Universal Home Remote." You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this sequence a third time to a constant light, continue with Step 2 of the programmed ...
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... (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light begins to press and hold down the two outside buttons for Universal Home Remote to time out in Canada, or you are manufactured to pick up the signal during programming. Do not hold the two outside buttons... Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be programmed at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 2 under "Programming Universal Home Remote" to time out or quit after 20 seconds. The indicator light will flash slowly at any time beginning with Step 4 under "Programming Universal...
... (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light begins to press and hold down the two outside buttons for Universal Home Remote to time out in Canada, or you are manufactured to pick up the signal during programming. Do not hold the two outside buttons... Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be programmed at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 2 under "Programming Universal Home Remote" to time out or quit after 20 seconds. The indicator light will flash slowly at any time beginning with Step 4 under "Programming Universal...