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... section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find something you have... fluids and lubricants to use. It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. yellowblue The 2000 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful...
... section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find something you have... fluids and lubricants to use. It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your vehicle. yellowblue The 2000 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful...
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... sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. yellowblue We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this...
... sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. yellowblue We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this...
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CAUTION: These mean there is . Then we tell you or others could be hurt. In this manual, you'll find that could hurt you if you do this, it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it will also find...
CAUTION: These mean there is . Then we tell you or others could be hurt. In this manual, you'll find that could hurt you if you do this, it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it will also find...
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When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. iv In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. yellowblue Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will tell you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something...
When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. iv In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. yellowblue Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will tell you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something...
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yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are ...
yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are ...
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and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Front Passenger Position 1-32 1-36 1-38 1-41 1-52 1-55 1-55 1-55 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- yellowblue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-...
and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Center Front Passenger Position 1-32 1-36 1-38 1-41 1-52 1-55 1-55 1-55 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- yellowblue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-...
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Slide the seat to unlock it and release the bar. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Try to move the seat with your body to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle ...
Slide the seat to unlock it and release the bar. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Try to move the seat with your body to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle ...
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To move the seat forward or rearward, push the switch forward or rearward. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. To raise or lower the seat, push the switch up or down. To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat, push the rear of the switch up or down . To raise or lower the front portion of your seat cushion. It is located on the left side of the driver's seat cushion. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. 1-3 The knob that controls this feature is located on the left side of the driver's seat....
To move the seat forward or rearward, push the switch forward or rearward. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. To raise or lower the seat, push the switch up or down. To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat, push the rear of the switch up or down . To raise or lower the front portion of your seat cushion. It is located on the left side of the driver's seat cushion. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. 1-3 The knob that controls this feature is located on the left side of the driver's seat....
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Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard side of the seat near the front. yellowblue Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature off, place the switch in place. Press LO to warm the seat to lock the seatback in the center position. Release the lever to a lower temperature. Press HI to warm the seat to where you want it. To turn this feature, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are on the seatback, and the seatback ...
Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard side of the seat near the front. yellowblue Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature off, place the switch in place. Press LO to warm the seat to lock the seatback in the center position. Release the lever to a lower temperature. Press HI to warm the seat to where you want it. To turn this feature, both the driver's and passenger's heated seat switches are on the seatback, and the seatback ...
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The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be against your body. The belt forces would be dangerous. yellowblue CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Instead, it will be in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash you . Then sit well back in motion can 't do its job either. The lap belt can be there, not at your abdomen. Even if you buckle up over your...
The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you're reclined like this. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be against your body. The belt forces would be dangerous. yellowblue CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Instead, it will be in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash you . Then sit well back in motion can 't do its job either. The lap belt can be there, not at your abdomen. Even if you buckle up over your...
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To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. This will allow you direct access to the top of your vehicle for more cargo space. Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the seatback down in a crash. Fold the seatback down all the way. yellowblue Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is , the rear seatback won't fold down . 1-6 If it is closest to the trunk. 3. Pull forward on the seat tab to press the release button. 2. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by using a key to fold the seat cushion...
To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. This will allow you direct access to the top of your vehicle for more cargo space. Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the seatback down in a crash. Fold the seatback down all the way. yellowblue Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is , the rear seatback won't fold down . 1-6 If it is closest to the trunk. 3. Pull forward on the seat tab to press the release button. 2. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by using a key to fold the seat cushion...
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Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the release button. Make sure the arrow on the safety belt label is secure. The person wearing the belt could be sure that is locked in a crash. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is pointing to the buckle. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure it latches. CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1-7 Push and pull on the latch plate to be seriously injured. Raise the seatback up and make sure it is improperly routed, not ...
Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the release button. Make sure the arrow on the safety belt label is secure. The person wearing the belt could be sure that is locked in a crash. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is pointing to the buckle. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure it latches. CAUTION: A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1-7 Push and pull on the latch plate to be seriously injured. Raise the seatback up and make sure it is improperly routed, not ...
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You can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it explains the air bag system. Here's why: They work. 1-8 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to buckle up . You can be much worse. And it . Do not allow people to wear safety belts. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that is in your injuries can 't wear a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. If you are fastened properly too. It also tells you ...
You can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it explains the air bag system. Here's why: They work. 1-8 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to buckle up . You can be much worse. And it . Do not allow people to wear safety belts. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that is in your injuries can 't wear a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. If you are fastened properly too. It also tells you ...
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yellowblue You never know if it will be a bad one. In most crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Suppose it goes. A few crashes are clear. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! If you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you do have been badly hurt or killed. In many of safety belts in between. But most crashes buckling up can be in or on wheels. 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive....
yellowblue You never know if it will be a bad one. In most crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Suppose it goes. A few crashes are clear. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! If you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you do have been badly hurt or killed. In many of safety belts in between. But most crashes buckling up can be in or on wheels. 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive....
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or the instrument panel ... 1-11 yellowblue The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or the instrument panel ... 1-11 yellowblue The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
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yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. And your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. But you can unbuckle and get the most of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you slow down . Q: A: or the safety belts! That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. and the Answers Q: Won't I be -- But they work with safety ...
yellowblue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. And your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. But you can unbuckle and get the most of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you slow down . Q: A: or the safety belts! That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. and the Answers Q: Won't I be -- But they work with safety ...
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you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. yellowblue Q: A: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 Being a good driver doesn't protect you and your control, such as bad drivers. Safety belts are for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault -- If a child will be riding in your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. We'll start with the driver position. even one that there are different rules for ...
you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. yellowblue Q: A: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 Being a good driver doesn't protect you and your control, such as bad drivers. Safety belts are for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault -- If a child will be riding in your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. We'll start with the driver position. even one that there are different rules for ...
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Pick up on the buckle is secure. Don't let it clicks. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to . 1-14 Then pull the belt across you ever had to unlock it is positioned so you would be able to make sure it . The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. If this section. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. yellowblue 3. Pull up the latch ...
Pick up on the buckle is secure. Don't let it clicks. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to . 1-14 Then pull the belt across you ever had to unlock it is positioned so you would be able to make sure it . The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. If this section. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. yellowblue 3. Pull up the latch ...
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This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you 'd be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. And you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt as you slid under the lap belt. If you pull up on the buckle end of the retractor. 1-15 The shoulder belt should be less likely to ...
This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you 'd be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. And you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt as you slid under the lap belt. If you pull up on the buckle end of the retractor. 1-15 The shoulder belt should be less likely to ...
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The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. To move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it , try to move the height adjuster to the desired position. Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it has locked into position. You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height ...
The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. To move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it , try to move the height adjuster to the desired position. Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it has locked into position. You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height ...