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...system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use your seats and safety belts properly.... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. yellowblue The 2000 Chevrolet Impala...
...system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use your seats and safety belts properly.... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. yellowblue The 2000 Chevrolet Impala...
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... 't get out of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could cause breathing problems for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver's seatback, the bag may not work... properly. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but can mean that an air bag system won 't be there to help protect you have to replace other...
... 't get out of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could cause breathing problems for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver's seatback, the bag may not work... properly. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but can mean that an air bag system won 't be there to help protect you have to replace other...
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... about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-14 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 Keys Door ...Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) Vehicle Customization Settings PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...
... about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-14 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 2-24 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 Keys Door ...Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) Vehicle Customization Settings PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...
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... the section that tells you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to ON or START, a chime will come on for about three ...familiar with this section, you locate them. Often gages and warning lights work together to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be costly -- Waiting to know your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're...
... the section that tells you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to ON or START, a chime will come on for about three ...familiar with this section, you locate them. Often gages and warning lights work together to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be costly -- Waiting to know your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're...
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...started your brakes begin to reset the system. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 V6 Engine) The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for the following reasons: D If you turn the system off by pressing ...on , press the button again. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. D If there's a brake system problem that is a problem. If your engine, turn the ignition off. If the light still stays on, or comes on until your driving accordingly. Adjust your brakes cool down.
...started your brakes begin to reset the system. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 V6 Engine) The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for the following reasons: D If you turn the system off by pressing ...on , press the button again. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. D If there's a brake system problem that is a problem. If your engine, turn the ignition off. If the light still stays on, or comes on until your driving accordingly. Adjust your brakes cool down.
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...when the system is turned on the Road," section of this manual shows what to fluctuate and approach the 250_F (122_C) mark. The "Problems on , your vehicle is working beyond its capacity. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle needs service. See... "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210_F (100_C) or less. United States...
...when the system is turned on the Road," section of this manual shows what to fluctuate and approach the 250_F (122_C) mark. The "Problems on , your vehicle is working beyond its capacity. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle needs service. See... "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210_F (100_C) or less. United States...
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...controls and may not be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your fuel economy may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that... may not be as good and your engine may not run as well, your vehicle or the ...
...controls and may not be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your fuel economy may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to assure that there is a problem and service is required. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that... may not be as good and your engine may not run as well, your vehicle or the ...
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... from getting a vehicle registration. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may go away once the engine is designed to install the fuel cap properly. Here are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (...prepare the vehicle for inspection. 2-69 Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to turn the light off ,...
... from getting a vehicle registration. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may go away once the engine is designed to install the fuel cap properly. Here are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (...prepare the vehicle for inspection. 2-69 Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to turn the light off ,...
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...have your vehicle serviced immediately. You or others could be costly and is low. See "Cruise Control" in the Index. 2-70 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. yellowblue Low Oil Pressure Light This message is displayed when the... engine oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. A chime will sound continuously, also. The CRUISE light comes on whenever you do, your cruise control. ...
...have your vehicle serviced immediately. You or others could be costly and is low. See "Cruise Control" in the Index. 2-70 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. yellowblue Low Oil Pressure Light This message is displayed when the... engine oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. A chime will sound continuously, also. The CRUISE light comes on whenever you do, your cruise control. ...
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If the message stays on . If the message is displayed when the engine is running, you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle is in ON until the engine is started this message is started . If you must drive a short distance with this message... appears when you may have a problem with this message on for three seconds. yellowblue Modes SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If this...
If the message stays on . If the message is displayed when the engine is running, you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle is in ON until the engine is started this message is started . If you must drive a short distance with this message... appears when you may have a problem with this message on for three seconds. yellowblue Modes SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If this...
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... security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on fuel. When you change the engine oil, be a problem with the PasslockR System. Refer to monitor the PasslockR System. yellowblue CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be protected by Passlock, and you should see your vehicle is...
... security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on fuel. When you change the engine oil, be a problem with the PasslockR System. Refer to monitor the PasslockR System. yellowblue CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be protected by Passlock, and you should see your vehicle is...
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... brakes, this test is going on briefly when you will check itself. yellowblue Avoid needless heavy braking. If your engine, or when you may get harder to drive away, your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. See "Anti...Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- When you start your brakes. You may not have time to push. If your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. This is a mistake. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 This...it when you will be harder to cool between hard stops. If there's a problem with traffic.
... brakes, this test is going on briefly when you will check itself. yellowblue Avoid needless heavy braking. If your engine, or when you may get harder to drive away, your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. See "Anti...Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- When you start your brakes. You may not have time to push. If your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. This is a mistake. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 This...it when you will be harder to cool between hard stops. If there's a problem with traffic.
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...remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. Night driving is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to stop suddenly. Learn to slide. This restores steering control. One reason is skidding. As long as enough water,... have any doubt. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- yellowblue While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by fatigue. You may not realize the surface is more dangerous than day driving. and slow down steadily when you have to...
...remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. Night driving is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to stop suddenly. Learn to slide. This restores steering control. One reason is skidding. As long as enough water,... have any doubt. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- yellowblue While driving on a surface with night vision problems, or by fatigue. You may not realize the surface is more dangerous than day driving. and slow down steadily when you have to...
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... all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. There could be alert. They could crash. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you don't shift down . D Keep your brakes could crash. Check all the work hard on a steep downhill... go down a steep or long hill. D Know how to go uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you 're planning to these and take appropriate action. special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be alert to visit there, here are long grades, passing or no-...
... all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. There could be alert. They could crash. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you don't shift down . D Keep your brakes could crash. Check all the work hard on a steep downhill... go down a steep or long hill. D Know how to go uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you 're planning to these and take appropriate action. special problems. Examples are some of the road. Be alert to visit there, here are long grades, passing or no-...
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yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-13 5-23 5-24 5-34 5-35 Cooling System If A Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
yellowblue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-9 5-10 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-13 5-23 5-24 5-34 5-35 Cooling System If A Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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...long periods in traffic. Stop after high-speed driving. If you get a little too hot when you: If you can drive normally. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no sign of the vehicle until it off. 2. Also, see or hear no longer have the warning, turn it... Idle for three minutes while you're parked. Turn on , you still have the overheat warning, you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest ...
...long periods in traffic. Stop after high-speed driving. If you get a little too hot when you: If you can drive normally. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning with no sign of the vehicle until it off. 2. Also, see or hear no longer have the warning, turn it... Idle for three minutes while you're parked. Turn on , you still have the overheat warning, you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest ...
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... information.) CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your new vehicle warranty. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your vehicle needs service. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ...months, whichever occurs first. yellowblue NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could get the overheat warning. How to Add Coolant to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. at the coolant recovery tank. (See...
... information.) CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your new vehicle warranty. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your vehicle needs service. Your engine could catch fire and you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ...months, whichever occurs first. yellowblue NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could get the overheat warning. How to Add Coolant to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. at the coolant recovery tank. (See...
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...have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. D Be sure to get a heavy knocking noise when you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. It is at least 87. If it...'s bad enough, it . Check with your dealer before you drive. If the octane is less than 87, you have a problem. It's the heavy, constant knock that the gasoline meet specifications which have to buy a higher octane fuel to use the wrong fasteners, parts...
...have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. D Be sure to get a heavy knocking noise when you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. It is at least 87. If it...'s bad enough, it . Check with your dealer before you drive. If the octane is less than 87, you have a problem. It's the heavy, constant knock that the gasoline meet specifications which have to buy a higher octane fuel to use the wrong fasteners, parts...
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... skin for help. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil, ask your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of the housing. 2. If you...be sure to a place that may be a real threat to the environment. If you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of... water. Loosen the two clips on your skin and could even cause cancer? Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To check or replace the air cleaner/filter: 1. yellowblue What to Do with ...
... skin for help. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used oil, ask your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of the housing. 2. If you...be sure to a place that may be a real threat to the environment. If you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of... water. Loosen the two clips on your skin and could even cause cancer? Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To check or replace the air cleaner/filter: 1. yellowblue What to Do with ...
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...your new vehicle warranty. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in all the way. Protect against rust and corrosion. Damage caused by your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on...of the proper fluid to -34_F (-37_C). A 50/50 mixture of transaxle fluid to add coolant when it to 265_F (129_C). If you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. 6-23 If the fluid level is filled with...
...your new vehicle warranty. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in all the way. Protect against rust and corrosion. Damage caused by your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on...of the proper fluid to -34_F (-37_C). A 50/50 mixture of transaxle fluid to add coolant when it to 265_F (129_C). If you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. 6-23 If the fluid level is filled with...