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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 ... Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Universal Home Remote System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-63 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
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 ... Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Universal Home Remote System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-63 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1...
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or the instrument panel... 1-16 In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
or the instrument panel... 1-16 In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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... safety belt and let it return to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. A frontal airbag for more information. Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: A frontal airbag for the right front passenger...
... safety belt and let it return to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. A frontal airbag for more information. Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: A frontal airbag for the right front passenger...
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See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-37. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. Always secure children properly in the middle ...
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-37. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants. Always secure children properly in the middle ...
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The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-60
The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-60
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... front seatbacks closest to the 1-63 door. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Airbags should have occupant seating positions. For frontal airbags, in rollovers or rear impacts. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?...of what the vehicle hits, the angle of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on page 1-62 for more than a supplement to safety belts. on the ...
... front seatbacks closest to the 1-63 door. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Airbags should have occupant seating positions. For frontal airbags, in rollovers or rear impacts. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?...of what the vehicle hits, the angle of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on page 1-62 for more than a supplement to safety belts. on the ...
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... see the system check. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to replace other parts. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel when the vehicle is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or off , will include airbag modules and...
... see the system check. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to replace other parts. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel when the vehicle is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or off , will include airbag modules and...
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... system will enable (turn off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the seat. If the airbag readiness light is on the instrument panel will also be lit.
... system will enable (turn off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the seat. If the airbag readiness light is on the instrument panel will also be lit.
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... of the seat fabric, 1-72 Q: Because I have a disability, I have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I might add to or change the...
... of the seat fabric, 1-72 Q: Because I have a disability, I have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I might add to or change the...
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... liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. If the lock switch is pressed on the door that is open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Open the door...
... liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. If the lock switch is pressed on the door that is open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Open the door...
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... by lowering the rear seat and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located inside . See Split Folding Rear Seat on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk from the inside the trunk. Pull the release handle to open the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to the...
... by lowering the rear seat and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located inside . See Split Folding Rear Seat on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk from the inside the trunk. Pull the release handle to open the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to the...
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If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. At this system by other key, your vehicle needs service. In ...
If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. At this system by other key, your vehicle needs service. In ...
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...'S DOOR AJAR when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is allowed to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which the ignition key can be able to the switch or break the...
...'S DOOR AJAR when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is allowed to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which the ignition key can be able to the switch or break the...
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... transmission vehicles while in P (Park) or N (Neutral) to protect driveline components from P (Park) while the ignition is fully in . There is a display, located on the instrument panel cluster that will not move, even when you are several different positions for the shift lever. You must fully apply the brakes first, then...
... transmission vehicles while in P (Park) or N (Neutral) to protect driveline components from P (Park) while the ignition is fully in . There is a display, located on the instrument panel cluster that will not move, even when you are several different positions for the shift lever. You must fully apply the brakes first, then...
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... and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. 2-27 If you . A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will come on, if the parking brake is set the parking brake.
... and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. 2-27 If you . A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will come on, if the parking brake is set the parking brake.
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... Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure Light ...3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...Washer ...3-9 Cruise Control ...3-9 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Courtesy Lamps ...3-15 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-15 Delayed Entry Lighting ...3-16 Delayed Exit Lighting ...
... Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure Light ...3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...Washer ...3-9 Cruise Control ...3-9 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Fog Lamps ...3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Courtesy Lamps ...3-15 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Entry Lighting ...3-15 Delayed Entry Lighting ...3-16 Delayed Exit Lighting ...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-63 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Radio(s) ...3-66 Using an MP3 ...3-77 XM Radio Messages ...3-81 Bluetooth® ...3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Audio ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-63 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Radio(s) ...3-66 Using an MP3 ...3-77 XM Radio Messages ...3-81 Bluetooth® ...3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Audio ...
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... O. T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-7. R. U. Cruise Control on page 2-27. See Shifting Into Park on page 3-9. Glove Box on page 3-63. D. F. Audio System(s) on page 2-43. 3-5 Instrument Panel Brightness on page 5-13. N. Q. Hood Release on ...page 3-15. Climate Control System on page 3-23. The main components of the instrument panel are listed here: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20....
... O. T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-7. R. U. Cruise Control on page 2-27. See Shifting Into Park on page 3-9. Glove Box on page 3-63. D. F. Audio System(s) on page 2-43. 3-5 Instrument Panel Brightness on page 5-13. N. Q. Hood Release on ...page 3-15. Climate Control System on page 3-23. The main components of the instrument panel are listed here: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20....
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... rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the steering column includes the following . 3-7 The lever returns to signal a turn signal flashes three times. Hold...
... rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the steering column includes the following . 3-7 The lever returns to signal a turn signal flashes three times. Hold...
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This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on if the high beam lamps are left on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Then let go. Clear ice and ...
This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on if the high beam lamps are left on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Then let go. Clear ice and ...