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2008 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-......3-66 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98...
2008 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-......3-66 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-90 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98...
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.... The hazard warning flashers are on page 3-39. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is open. The vehicle's hood is low. • Two remote vehicle starts, or one time with a time extension, have the remote start feature. The remote vehicle start feature will have...
.... The hazard warning flashers are on page 3-39. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is open. The vehicle's hood is low. • Two remote vehicle starts, or one time with a time extension, have the remote start feature. The remote vehicle start feature will have...
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... heater should you keep it could cause an electrical shock. How long should be parking your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your dealer...
... heater should you keep it could cause an electrical shock. How long should be parking your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your dealer...
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...page 3-17. Remote Trunk Release Button. C. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5-13. Instrument Panel Cluster. E. H. K. M. See Hood Release on page 3-7. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). Air Vent. B. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. J. Traction Control On/Off ... See Exterior Lamps on page 3-6. L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-14. See Cruise Control on page 3-6. N. Hood Release. O. See Horn on page 3-10. P. Q. See Ignition Positions on page 3-20. Climate Controls. S. Accessory Power Outlets. See ...
...page 3-17. Remote Trunk Release Button. C. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5-13. Instrument Panel Cluster. E. H. K. M. See Hood Release on page 3-7. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). Air Vent. B. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. J. Traction Control On/Off ... See Exterior Lamps on page 3-6. L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-14. See Cruise Control on page 3-6. N. Hood Release. O. See Horn on page 3-10. P. Q. See Ignition Positions on page 3-20. Climate Controls. S. Accessory Power Outlets. See ...
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.... < (Rear Window Defogger): The rear window defogger turns off manually, by pressing the button again or by your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
.... < (Rear Window Defogger): The rear window defogger turns off manually, by pressing the button again or by your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
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Raise the vehicle hood. 3. For best climate control system performance, be changed periodically to use the following steps: 1. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at ... air filter. For the type of filter to ensure system performance. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from air entering the Climate Control System. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on page 6-13. 3-26 To change the passenger compartment air...
Raise the vehicle hood. 3. For best climate control system performance, be changed periodically to use the following steps: 1. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at ... air filter. For the type of filter to ensure system performance. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from air entering the Climate Control System. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on page 6-13. 3-26 To change the passenger compartment air...
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... Stop and turn the engine off immediately to accelerate. See Engine Overheating on page 5-13. HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is on fuel. See Hood Release on page 5-29. Adjust your dealer/retailer for more information. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message... CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is closed properly. Make sure that the hood is cold enough to create icy road conditions. If this message displays when the hood is low on , but acceleration and speed may be taken to your destination. ENGINE POWER ...
... Stop and turn the engine off immediately to accelerate. See Engine Overheating on page 5-13. HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is on fuel. See Hood Release on page 5-29. Adjust your dealer/retailer for more information. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message... CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is closed properly. Make sure that the hood is cold enough to create icy road conditions. If this message displays when the hood is low on , but acceleration and speed may be taken to your destination. ENGINE POWER ...
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... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Engine Coolant...
... ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-9 Filling the Tank ...5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Engine Coolant...
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.... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the fuel vapor. Be careful not to you even when the engine is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts...if this occurs. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Static electricity discharge...
.... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the fuel vapor. Be careful not to you even when the engine is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine parts...if this occurs. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Static electricity discharge...
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Then go to the right. 3. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Lift the hood. It is located to the left of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the parking brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-13 Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Then go to the right. 3. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Lift the hood. It is located to the left of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the parking brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-13 Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.9L V6 similar), here is what you will see: 5-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.9L V6 similar), here is what you will see: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16
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... to a safe place in an emergency. Tow a trailer. Set the heater at the highest setting and the fan at the highest speed and open the hood. If an overheat warning occurs without any sign of steam or coolant before you get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly... to do so, pull off and get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming from the engine if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning can get out of the vehicle until...
... to a safe place in an emergency. Tow a trailer. Set the heater at the highest setting and the fan at the highest speed and open the hood. If an overheat warning occurs without any sign of steam or coolant before you get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly... to do so, pull off and get an engine overheat warning but see or hear steam coming from the engine if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning can get out of the vehicle until...
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..., to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. If the overheat warning no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes.
..., to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to cool before attempting any repair. If the overheat warning no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes.
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Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-32 Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5.3L V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank 3.5L V6 Engine shown, 3.9L Engine similar A. Pressure Cap B.
Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-32 Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5.3L V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank 3.5L V6 Engine shown, 3.9L Engine similar A. Pressure Cap B.
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... not run the engine, it cools down. If there seems to a safe place in the vehicle. 5-33 {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be very hot. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from running your vehicle...
... not run the engine, it cools down. If there seems to a safe place in the vehicle. 5-33 {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be very hot. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from running your vehicle...
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... save the radio! 4. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-44 And it could be covered by your warranty. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. The repairs would not be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles...
... save the radio! 4. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-44 And it could be covered by your warranty. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. The repairs would not be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on during the jump starting procedure, they could save both vehicles...
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A. Sidemarker Low-Beam Headlamp High-Beam Headlamp Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 2. B. D. Open the hood. C. Remove the screw from the headlamp assembly. 5-48 See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1.
A. Sidemarker Low-Beam Headlamp High-Beam Headlamp Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 2. B. D. Open the hood. C. Remove the screw from the headlamp assembly. 5-48 See Hood Release on page 5-13 for more information. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1.
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Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel, 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L ...
Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel, 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L ...
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... the outside of the vehicle's useful life. Lubricate all recommended maintenance services be performed at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. replace with a clean cloth will not...
... the outside of the vehicle's useful life. Lubricate all recommended maintenance services be performed at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. replace with a clean cloth will not...