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The 2003 Chevrolet Impala OwnerManual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 1-31 Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-61 2-1 Features and Controls ...2-2 Keys ...2-8 Doors Locks and \AI* A*, vvinuuvtS ...2-13 2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2-33 Mirrors ...2-37 Onstar@ System ...2-39 HomeLink@ Transmitter ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-45 Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 1111^I_._I ...
The 2003 Chevrolet Impala OwnerManual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-9 1-31 Child Restraints ...Air Bag Systems ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-61 2-1 Features and Controls ...2-2 Keys ...2-8 Doors Locks and \AI* A*, vvinuuvtS ...2-13 2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2-33 Mirrors ...2-37 Onstar@ System ...2-39 HomeLink@ Transmitter ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-45 Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 1111^I_._I ...
Owner's Manual
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... battery power is safe to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. There will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. 1-58 This dust could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's frontal air bag. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver...
... battery power is safe to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. There will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. 1-58 This dust could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's frontal air bag. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver...
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Owner's Manual
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... doors, or press the bottom part of the switch to which p n r \./Phi& is armed. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle was programmed to a different mode, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-45. 2-9 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on each rear door works only that is shifted out of PARK (P); The mode to lock all -door unlock .x1 n n m , fn\ W~IWI iile irarlsaxie i s s1111te6 r h n n \r). automatic all doors. no automatic door...
... doors, or press the bottom part of the switch to which p n r \./Phi& is armed. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle was programmed to a different mode, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-45. 2-9 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on each rear door works only that is shifted out of PARK (P); The mode to lock all -door unlock .x1 n n m , fn\ W~IWI iile irarlsaxie i s s1111te6 r h n n \r). automatic all doors. no automatic door...
Owner's Manual
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... the exterior lamps control on the handle to tie down on the underside of the dashboard. The shift lever must be used to lower the trunk lid. Notice; Improper use of the trunk assist handle could damage it . The trunk assist handle is an assist handle located on page 3-44 for the remote trunk release button to work. Then close the trunk with your remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Trunk Lock...
... the exterior lamps control on the handle to tie down on the underside of the dashboard. The shift lever must be used to lower the trunk lid. Notice; Improper use of the trunk assist handle could damage it . The trunk assist handle is an assist handle located on page 3-44 for the remote trunk release button to work. Then close the trunk with your remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Trunk Lock...
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... rear of the switch. In addition, each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACC, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is labeled AUTO. To operate each window, press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open it is fully pressed, the window will open a small amount. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door...
... rear of the switch. In addition, each of the windows when the ignition is in ON, ACC, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is labeled AUTO. To operate each window, press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open it is fully pressed, the window will open a small amount. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door...
Owner's Manual
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... alarm system. This light reminds you use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the power lock switch, to let you know the system is arming. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will flash for approximately two minutes. 2-16 The light on with the power door lock switches. Arming with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The power door lock switches are using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key) or turns the ignition on the radio...
... alarm system. This light reminds you use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the power lock switch, to let you know the system is arming. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will flash for approximately two minutes. 2-16 The light on with the power door lock switches. Arming with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The power door lock switches are using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key) or turns the ignition on the radio...
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...-deterrent system. If the engine is no longer armed. Passlock@' a enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitterto unlock the doors. The light on r-3- 7-5 fnr mnre infnrmatinn. However, your Passlock@ system is turned to the ON ignition position. See your dealer...
...-deterrent system. If the engine is no longer armed. Passlock@' a enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitterto unlock the doors. The light on r-3- 7-5 fnr mnre infnrmatinn. However, your Passlock@ system is turned to the ON ignition position. See your dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... which the switch returns after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is the position to PARK (P) if your power windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will unlock. ACC (Accessory): This is running. When the engine is moving , use ON to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. Notices Don't try to shift to which you open the driver's door while the ignition is...
... which the switch returns after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is the position to PARK (P) if your power windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will unlock. ACC (Accessory): This is running. When the engine is moving , use ON to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. Notices Don't try to shift to which you open the driver's door while the ignition is...
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... vehicle can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). I G p a l n ~ ~ L wy1~ a n ~ u - ,l r..rlrl-.nl.r v1.. pedal with your left foot. If you're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can roll. Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left foot, the parking brake pedal will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition...
... vehicle can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). I G p a l n ~ ~ L wy1~ a n ~ u - ,l r..rlrl-.nl.r v1.. pedal with your left foot. If you're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can roll. Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left foot, the parking brake pedal will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition...
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... have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P)- See Automatic Transaxle Operation on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you leave the driver's seat. Start the engine and shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift to the drive gear you...
... have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P)- See Automatic Transaxle Operation on the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you leave the driver's seat. Start the engine and shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift to the drive gear you...
Owner's Manual
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... button to see the indicator light. On hot days, open the windows to increase or U G b t G U 3 G L I IG L G I l l ~ G I U L U I G VI I L I I G U t I V G I the passenger's side of the vehicle. then close them. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. D or P (Temperature Control): Slide the levers marked D (Driver) or P (Passenger) to let hot inside of your vehicle has cooled, turn the air-conditioning system on . Using these settings...
... button to see the indicator light. On hot days, open the windows to increase or U G b t G U 3 G L I IG L G I l l ~ G I U L U I G VI I L I I G U t I V G I the passenger's side of the vehicle. then close them. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. D or P (Temperature Control): Slide the levers marked D (Driver) or P (Passenger) to let hot inside of your vehicle has cooled, turn the air-conditioning system on . Using these settings...
Owner's Manual
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... air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on the passenger's side of filter to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-103. 3-26 For the type of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the pollen from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers...
... air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on the passenger's side of filter to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-103. 3-26 For the type of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the pollen from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... on the pump. If you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is...
... on the pump. If you might damage your engine needs service. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your vehicle. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is...
Owner's Manual
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... coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be covered by your engine is located between the power steering fluid reservoir and the underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on a level surface. Notice: If you use this coolant mixture, you don't have your dealer check your engine could be dangerous. Adding o plainwater to add anything else. When your warrznty. Your vehicle's esslant warning...
... coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be covered by your engine is located between the power steering fluid reservoir and the underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on a level surface. Notice: If you use this coolant mixture, you don't have your dealer check your engine could be dangerous. Adding o plainwater to add anything else. When your warrznty. Your vehicle's esslant warning...
Owner's Manual
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... your tires with the wheels on each tire's sidewall. When you ever replace your vehicle. If you get new tires, get ones with your vehicle. A tire and/or wheel could have tires that same TPC Spec number. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your compact spare, though. The tires installed on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of tires...
... your tires with the wheels on each tire's sidewall. When you ever replace your vehicle. If you get new tires, get ones with your vehicle. A tire and/or wheel could have tires that same TPC Spec number. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your compact spare, though. The tires installed on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of tires...
Owner's Manual
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..., 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In Canada, information pertaining to assist in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. E$p,'ICe +f~rd~l~~k~ needed to notifying...
..., 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In Canada, information pertaining to assist in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. E$p,'ICe +f~rd~l~~k~ needed to notifying...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...Emisions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 5-92 5-93 5-92 5-93 5-92 2-12 3-38 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5-22 Battery ...5-47 Change Oil Message ...3-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-36 Coolant ...5-26 2-22 Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-31 Low Oil Level Message ...3-42 Oil ...5-15 Overheating ...5-29 Starting ...2-19 6-10 Engine Coolant Level Check ...Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...4-40 5-20 Engine Oil...
... ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...Emisions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 5-92 5-93 5-92 5-93 5-92 2-12 3-38 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5-22 Battery ...5-47 Change Oil Message ...3-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-36 Coolant ...5-26 2-22 Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-31 Low Oil Level Message ...3-42 Oil ...5-15 Overheating ...5-29 Starting ...2-19 6-10 Engine Coolant Level Check ...Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ...4-40 5-20 Engine Oil...
Owner's Manual
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... BulbReplacement ...HalogenBulbs ...5-55 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and 5-55 Parking Lamps ...Heated Outside Mirrors ...2-36 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-47 4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hitches ...4-37 ...2-39 HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming ...HomeLink@ Transmitter...2-39 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Re!e2se ...5 IC) Horn ...3-7 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-41 How to Add Coolant to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Hydroplaning ...4-19 If...
... BulbReplacement ...HalogenBulbs ...5-55 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and 5-55 Parking Lamps ...Heated Outside Mirrors ...2-36 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-47 4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hitches ...4-37 ...2-39 HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming ...HomeLink@ Transmitter...2-39 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Re!e2se ...5 IC) Horn ...3-7 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-41 How to Add Coolant to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-14 Hydroplaning ...4-19 If...
Owner's Manual
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Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 ...2-1 1 Remote Release Trunk Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the 5-74 Spare Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps ...5-73 Replacement Bulbs ...5-58 5-47 Replacing Brake System Parts ...Replacing Restraint System Parts After Crash a ...1-62 Reporting Safety Defects 7-9 CanadianGovernment ...7-9 General Motors ...United States Government ...7-8 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@Button ...
Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 ...2-1 1 Remote Release Trunk Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the 5-74 Spare Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Removing the Wheel Covers and the Wheel Nut Caps ...5-73 Replacement Bulbs ...5-58 5-47 Replacing Brake System Parts ...Replacing Restraint System Parts After Crash a ...1-62 Reporting Safety Defects 7-9 CanadianGovernment ...7-9 General Motors ...United States Government ...7-8 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@Button ...