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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... 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 (DIC) ...3-39 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
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... 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 (DIC) ...3-39 Audio System(s) ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
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... damage. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. But...
... damage. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. But...
Owner's Manual
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... 1-14 In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... 1-14 In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
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... the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You should not be lit and stay lit when the key is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be able to RUN or START. 1-53 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to set . 7.
... the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You should not be lit and stay lit when the key is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be able to RUN or START. 1-53 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to set . 7.
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See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an electrical problem. Where Are the Airbags? The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3-27 for malfunctions. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-57
See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an electrical problem. Where Are the Airbags? The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3-27 for malfunctions. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-57
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If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-58 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-58 The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
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Side impact airbags are all part of the airbag modules inside of the vehicle. The threshold level can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For frontal airbags, inflation is not toward those airbags. Side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including... impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-54. In any particular crash, no one can contact the inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the in...
Side impact airbags are all part of the airbag modules inside of the vehicle. The threshold level can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For frontal airbags, inflation is not toward those airbags. Side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including... impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-54. In any particular crash, no one can contact the inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the in...
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... could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's frontal airbag. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag and the instrument panel for people with a history of the airbag that come into contact with roof-mounted side impact airbags, the ceiling of the vehicle after an airbag...
... could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's frontal airbag. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag and the instrument panel for people with a history of the airbag that come into contact with roof-mounted side impact airbags, the ceiling of the vehicle after an airbag...
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... work properly. If you do not get them, the airbag system will be there to replace other parts. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel will not be visible when you in flate only once. Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator...
... work properly. If you do not get them, the airbag system will be there to replace other parts. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel will not be visible when you in flate only once. Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator...
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..., but the off and ask the person to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on the seat cushion, with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an...
..., but the off and ask the person to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on the seat cushion, with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an...
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... you have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the right front passenger's seat), or the instrument panel can I might add to get my vehicle modified. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-68 If you add things that could keep the...
... you have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the right front passenger's seat), or the instrument panel can I might add to get my vehicle modified. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-68 If you add things that could keep the...
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..., buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. They can damage the restraint systems in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for roof-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped.) Do not open...
..., buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. They can damage the restraint systems in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for roof-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped.) Do not open...
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... are shut. • Turn the fan on the door that will unlock. You cannot see or smell CO. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open and the key is in the ignition. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while your key is in the...
... are shut. • Turn the fan on the door that will unlock. You cannot see or smell CO. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open and the key is in the ignition. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while your key is in the...
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... control on the latch inside the trunk. The shift lever must be in -the-dark trunk release handle located on the left side of the instrument panel. There is a glow-in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do...
... control on the latch inside the trunk. The shift lever must be in -the-dark trunk release handle located on the left side of the instrument panel. There is a glow-in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do...
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... may be equipped with Displacement on the console between the seats. This system allows the engine to use when the engine is limited on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in . When less power...
... may be equipped with Displacement on the console between the seats. This system allows the engine to use when the engine is limited on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in . When less power...
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... ground, always set your vehicle will come on, if the parking brake is set . A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will not move, even when you have left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It is dangerous to...
... ground, always set your vehicle will come on, if the parking brake is set . A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will not move, even when you have left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It is dangerous to...
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... System ...3-19 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-26 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Light ...3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-28 Charging System Light ...3-30 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn ...
... System ...3-19 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-26 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Light ...3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-28 Charging System Light ...3-30 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn ...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-58 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...3-60 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ...3-60 Radio with CD (Base) ...3-61 Radio with CD (...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-58 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...3-60 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ...3-60 Radio with CD (Base) ...3-61 Radio with CD (...
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... Tilt Wheel on page 3-80. N. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-6. S. U. The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Cluster. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-17. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. M. P. See Accessory Power Outlet(s)...Wheel Controls (Option). See Ignition Positions on page 3-13. B. L. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-15. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-28. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 2-28. See "Console Shift Lever" under Trunk on page...
... Tilt Wheel on page 3-80. N. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-6. S. U. The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Cluster. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-17. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. M. P. See Accessory Power Outlet(s)...Wheel Controls (Option). See Ignition Positions on page 3-13. B. L. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-15. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-28. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 2-28. See "Console Shift Lever" under Trunk on page...
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... information on the headlamps, see your lane change. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-7. • 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. The lever on the instrument panel cluster will return automatically. The lever will flash three times. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two...
... information on the headlamps, see your lane change. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 3-7. • 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. The lever on the instrument panel cluster will return automatically. The lever will flash three times. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two...