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2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-73 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 ...
2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-73 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 ...
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... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is secured using LATCH. The child restraint instructions will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint... the tether be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 1-55 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you how. 4. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through...
When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is secured using LATCH. The child restraint instructions will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint... the tether be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 1-55 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you how. 4. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through...
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... malfunctions. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the...and Young Children on page 3-28 for young children and infants. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-37. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for more information. Young children and ...
... malfunctions. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the...and Young Children on page 3-28 for young children and infants. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-37. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for more information. Young children and ...
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... vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for more information, including important safety information. 1-67 See Airbag Readiness Light on (may in the right front passenger seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on page ...upon the person's seating posture and body build. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that an infant is present in child restraints, and for a period of the seat ...
... vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for more information, including important safety information. 1-67 See Airbag Readiness Light on (may in the right front passenger seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on page ...upon the person's seating posture and body build. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that an infant is present in child restraints, and for a period of the seat ...
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... and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. We recommend that you not use . If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the seat that has not soaked in may turn... will enable (turn off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on page 3-28 for your specific vehicle. If this happens, the off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel will be lit. • Liquid pooled...
... and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. We recommend that you not use . If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on the seat that has not soaked in may turn... will enable (turn off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on page 3-28 for your specific vehicle. If this happens, the off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel will be lit. • Liquid pooled...
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...anchorages are any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you in a crash. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . Look for service. 1-73 See Care of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. If ... Reminders on page 3-28 for more information. on page 5-92. Make sure the airbag readiness light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. They can rip apart...
...anchorages are any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you in a crash. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . Look for service. 1-73 See Care of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. If ... Reminders on page 3-28 for more information. on page 5-92. Make sure the airbag readiness light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. They can rip apart...
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... any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time of the crash. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. See the part on page 3-28. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle...them inspected and any crash may be necessary. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you will need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? See your ...
... any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time of the crash. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. See the part on page 3-28. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle...them inspected and any crash may be necessary. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you will need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? See your ...
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... Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure...
... Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure...
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...engine is started , a chime sounds for several more. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on . This only occurs if the passenger airbag is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is buckled, neither ...the chime nor the light comes on for several seconds and then flashes for several seconds ...
...engine is started , a chime sounds for several more. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on . This only occurs if the passenger airbag is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is buckled, neither ...the chime nor the light comes on for several seconds and then flashes for several seconds ...
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... information. 3-28 If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on after the vehicle is an electrical problem. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for a few seconds when the engine is...on while driving, it fixed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light flashes for possible malfunctions. The airbags in the vehicle might not be working properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages...
... information. 3-28 If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on after the vehicle is an electrical problem. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for a few seconds when the engine is...on while driving, it fixed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light flashes for possible malfunctions. The airbags in the vehicle might not be working properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages...
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... the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you are no lights at all, there may inflate). If, after several seconds as a system check. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-65 for more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for service. See Passenger ... for important safety information. If you may be a problem with the airbag system. If the word OFF or the off the right front passenger frontal airbag. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for several...
... the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you are no lights at all, there may inflate). If, after several seconds as a system check. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-65 for more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for service. See Passenger ... for important safety information. If you may be a problem with the airbag system. If the word OFF or the off the right front passenger frontal airbag. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for several...
Owner's Manual
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... the door is closed properly. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the airbag system. REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you notice a drop in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to do so. SERVICE BATTERY... systems are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-42 for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information.
... the door is closed properly. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the airbag system. REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you notice a drop in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to do so. SERVICE BATTERY... systems are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-42 for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information.
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... Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning ...3-20 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-23 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Airbag System ...1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You See After an...
... Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning ...3-20 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-23 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Airbag System ...1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You See After an...
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... Plate ...5-51 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Reading ...3-17 Lap Belt ...1-32 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-45 Lighting Delayed Entry ...3-16 Delayed Exit ...3-16 Entry ...3-15 Parade Dimming ...3-16 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-40 Electronic...
... Plate ...5-51 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Reading ...3-17 Lap Belt ...1-32 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-45 Lighting Delayed Entry ...3-16 Delayed Exit ...3-16 Entry ...3-15 Parade Dimming ...3-16 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-40 Electronic...
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Lights (cont.) Fog Lamp ...3-40 Highbeam On ...3-40 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Oil Pressure ...3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-39 Tire Pressure ...3-35 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Automatic Door ...
Lights (cont.) Fog Lamp ...3-40 Highbeam On ...3-40 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Oil Pressure ...3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-39 Tire Pressure ...3-35 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Automatic Door ...
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...ii P Paint, Damage ...Parade Dimming ...Park Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Parking Brake ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...PASS-Key® III... 1-65 4-11 2-17 2-18 9 O Odometer ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Pressure Light ...3-39 Older Children, Restraints ...1-34 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-33 Operation...
...ii P Paint, Damage ...Parade Dimming ...Park Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Parking Brake ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...PASS-Key® III... 1-65 4-11 2-17 2-18 9 O Odometer ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Pressure Light ...3-39 Older Children, Restraints ...1-34 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-33 Operation...
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...Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon ...Lamp ...3-36 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 11
...Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon ...Lamp ...3-36 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 11