Owner's Manual
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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 ...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 (DIC) ...3-39 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service...
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 ...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 (DIC) ...3-39 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service...
Owner's Manual
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... trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Index A good place to explain things. Litho in the owner manual to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Part No. 06IMPALA A First Printing ii © 2005 General Motors ... together in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are on the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will ...
... trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Index A good place to explain things. Litho in the owner manual to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Part No. 06IMPALA A First Printing ii © 2005 General Motors ... together in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are on the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will ...
Owner's Manual
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... damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. If you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section...
... damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that can damage the vehicle. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. If you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section...
Owner's Manual
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Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have an 8-way power driver's seat. The controls are located on page 1-5 for more information. Driver's Seat with 8-way Power Controls and Manual Lumbar shown 1-3 See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the horizontal control up or down. • ...
Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have an 8-way power driver's seat. The controls are located on page 1-5 for more information. Driver's Seat with 8-way Power Controls and Manual Lumbar shown 1-3 See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the horizontal control up or down. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... the slot in the mini buckle and press the release button. 1-8 The seatback doubles as an armrest for an extended flat cargo area. For information on page 1-24.
... the slot in the mini buckle and press the release button. 1-8 The seatback doubles as an armrest for an extended flat cargo area. For information on page 1-24.
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... cushion where the seat cushion meets the seatback. Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted. 2. Raise the seatback up on page 2-42 for more information. When the seat is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in the center of the mini buckle. Flip...
... cushion where the seat cushion meets the seatback. Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted. 2. Raise the seatback up on page 2-42 for more information. When the seat is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in the center of the mini buckle. Flip...
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... pocket on page 1-69. 1-31 The extender has been designed for the driver and right front passenger. When you go in a crash, you . For more information, see them out of the guides. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for adults. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on...
... pocket on page 1-69. 1-31 The extender has been designed for the driver and right front passenger. When you go in a crash, you . For more information, see them out of the guides. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for adults. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on...
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... The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information.
... The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information.
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The top tether anchors are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for additional information. Be sure to use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint say that a LATCH-type ...
The top tether anchors are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for additional information. Be sure to use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint say that a LATCH-type ...
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...to Put the Restraint on page 1-2. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information on page 1-43. 1-51 This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be secured in the rear seat, even.... See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-28 for Children (LATCH) on this including important safety information. The passenger sensing system is designed to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Passenger Seat on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Seats...
...to Put the Restraint on page 1-2. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for more information on page 1-43. 1-51 This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be secured in the rear seat, even.... See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-28 for Children (LATCH) on this including important safety information. The passenger sensing system is designed to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Passenger Seat on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Seats...
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There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-27 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-57 The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags?
There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-27 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-57 The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags?
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... on the instrument panel will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. If you in another crash. After an airbag inflates, you will not be there to replace other parts. See your vehicle...
... on the instrument panel will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. If you in another crash. After an airbag inflates, you will not be there to replace other parts. See your vehicle...
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See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for about two minutes. If this , including important safety information. 1-66 This will allow the system to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on , it could ...
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for about two minutes. If this , including important safety information. 1-66 This will allow the system to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on , it could ...
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...flates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are close to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Be sure to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To... purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. {CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger's seat or between the passenger's seat cushion and seatback may want ...
...flates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are close to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Be sure to an airbag when it in flate during improper service. To... purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. {CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger's seat or between the passenger's seat cushion and seatback may want ...
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... interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in . Operation is used for more information. Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with...modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to get in your dealer for more information. If you lock your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar® may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with ...
... interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in . Operation is used for more information. Remote Keyless Entry System The remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with...modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to get in your dealer for more information. If you lock your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar® may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with ...
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...vehicle has the remote keyless entry system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-53 for additional information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed again within ...five seconds, all the doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on the remote keyless entry transmitter will unlock. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps...
...vehicle has the remote keyless entry system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-53 for additional information. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed again within ...five seconds, all the doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on the remote keyless entry transmitter will unlock. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps...
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... BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in your GM dealer. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-45 for additional information. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can be re-coded to match the new transmitter. See Remote Key under DIC Warnings and Messages...
... BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in your GM dealer. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-45 for additional information. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can be re-coded to match the new transmitter. See Remote Key under DIC Warnings and Messages...
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... unless a time extension has been done. / (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button and then press and hold the remote start button for additional information. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the turn on . Your remote keyless entry...
... unless a time extension has been done. / (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button and then press and hold the remote start button for additional information. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the turn on . Your remote keyless entry...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...press the bottom of PARK (P). If your key to lock all doors will unlock. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-53. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-17. 2-11 The automatic door locking feature cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver... Information Center (DIC). You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it ...
...press the bottom of PARK (P). If your key to lock all doors will unlock. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-53. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-17. 2-11 The automatic door locking feature cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver... Information Center (DIC). You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it ...