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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 ...
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 ...
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.... To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up on the buckle is secure. Here's how to . 1-15 Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make sure it is...
.... To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up on the buckle is secure. Here's how to . 1-15 Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make sure it is...
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Before you close the door, be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-22 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should ... Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you slam the door on the buckle.
Before you close the door, be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-22 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should ... Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you slam the door on the buckle.
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... part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - But these air bags must inflate very quickly to the door. a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the driver. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the...
... part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - But these air bags must inflate very quickly to the door. a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the driver. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the...
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.... not for them. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for adults,but CAUTION: (Continued) I I Anyone who is a air bag readiness light on the door.
.... not for them. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for adults,but CAUTION: (Continued) I I Anyone who is a air bag readiness light on the door.
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Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be keptclear. The path of a side impact air bag. If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that person causing severe injury or evendeath. If something is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55
Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be keptclear. The path of a side impact air bag. If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that person causing severe injury or evendeath. If something is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55
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... the reduced deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to crash severity. But they are not designed to severe side crashes involving the driver's door. Your vehicle may or may not have inflated simply because of restraint according to 38.5 km/h). A driver's side impact air bag is not designed to...
... the reduced deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to crash severity. But they are not designed to severe side crashes involving the driver's door. Your vehicle may or may not have inflated simply because of restraint according to 38.5 km/h). A driver's side impact air bag is not designed to...
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... closest to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is in a crash. In moderate to the driver's door. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are located in moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the...
... closest to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is in a crash. In moderate to the driver's door. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are located in moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the...
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... You can 't get out of the air bag module will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should get fresh...it quickly deflates, so quickly that will be warm, but can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inflate (if battery power is safe to the... driver's door will be hot. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. Air...
... You can 't get out of the air bag module will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should get fresh...it quickly deflates, so quickly that will be warm, but can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inflate (if battery power is safe to the... driver's door will be hot. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. Air...
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...Mirror ...-2-36 Onstar@ System ...2-37 HomeLink@Transmitter ...2-39 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Q l n . Doors and Locks ...28 . Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Front Storage Area ...2-43 ...2-43 Center Console Storage Area ...Rear Area... Heater ...2.22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.23 Parking Brake ...2.27 Shifting into Park (pi ...n-rn-r L/ ...Ignition Positions ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2.9 Lockout Protection ...-2-1 0 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2.10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2.13 Power Windows ...2.14 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft...
...Mirror ...-2-36 Onstar@ System ...2-37 HomeLink@Transmitter ...2-39 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Q l n . Doors and Locks ...28 . Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Front Storage Area ...2-43 ...2-43 Center Console Storage Area ...Rear Area... Heater ...2.22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.23 Parking Brake ...2.27 Shifting into Park (pi ...n-rn-r L/ ...Ignition Positions ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2.9 Lockout Protection ...-2-1 0 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2.10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2.13 Power Windows ...2.14 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft...
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...have a lot of features that may be abie $0 send a command to this system by other locks. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. You can help prevent theft. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that can have to damage your ...be sure you lock your vehicle is used for more information. 2. See Onstar@System on page 7-5 for the ignition, the driver's door and all other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is subject to use this ...
...have a lot of features that may be abie $0 send a command to this system by other locks. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. You can help prevent theft. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that can have to damage your ...be sure you lock your vehicle is used for more information. 2. See Onstar@System on page 7-5 for the ignition, the driver's door and all other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: 1. Operation is subject to use this ...
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... Replacement" and "Resynchronization" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on the interior lamps. UNLOCK: Press the UNLOCK button once to lock all the doors. At times you may notice a decrease in this : e Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Using the remote keyless entry transmitter, you can lock... and unlock your doors or release your trunk from your vehicle. Check the location. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher,...
... Replacement" and "Resynchronization" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on the interior lamps. UNLOCK: Press the UNLOCK button once to lock all the doors. At times you may notice a decrease in this : e Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Using the remote keyless entry transmitter, you can lock... and unlock your doors or release your trunk from your vehicle. Check the location. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher,...
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...dealer. The interior lamps will not unlock your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. If a door is opened during the 40 second period, the interior lamps will come on when either the UNLOCK, the trunk release or the panic alarm button... is pressed. Locking the doors with you when you can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to it. Remember...
...dealer. The interior lamps will not unlock your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. If a door is opened during the 40 second period, the interior lamps will come on when either the UNLOCK, the trunk release or the panic alarm button... is pressed. Locking the doors with you when you can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to it. Remember...
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... injuries or even death from the inside , use your vehicle whenever you drive. To unlock the driver's side door from happening. Locking your vehicle. To unlock the door, pull the lever rearward. 2-8 Always lock your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. When a dooris locked, the...vehicle. can help prevent this from the outside , use the manual or power door locks. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - From the inside , push the manual lock lever forward. Doors and Locks Door Locks _____ -II There are several ways to get into unlocked vehicles may be...
... injuries or even death from the inside , use your vehicle whenever you drive. To unlock the driver's side door from happening. Locking your vehicle. To unlock the door, pull the lever rearward. 2-8 Always lock your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. When a dooris locked, the...vehicle. can help prevent this from the outside , use the manual or power door locks. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - From the inside , push the manual lock lever forward. Doors and Locks Door Locks _____ -II There are several ways to get into unlocked vehicles may be...
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...shifted out of PARK (P); automatic unlock for the driver's door only when the transaxle is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled. The rear doors do not have been changed since it left the factory. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is shifted out of PARK (P); Mode 2:... pmgram )/OUT yehi& to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle was programmed may have power door lock switches. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was shipped from the factory...
...shifted out of PARK (P); automatic unlock for the driver's door only when the transaxle is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled. The rear doors do not have been changed since it left the factory. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is shifted out of PARK (P); Mode 2:... pmgram )/OUT yehi& to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle was programmed may have power door lock switches. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was shipped from the factory...
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... be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open your door and set the locks from locking when the keys are shut. See "Climate Controls" in the Index. Leaving Your Vehicle If you from... locking your key in the ignition, all of the programmable automatic power door locks. A chime will unlock. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Trunk Lockout Protection To protect you are closed. If you have air outlets...
... be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open your door and set the locks from locking when the keys are shut. See "Climate Controls" in the Index. Leaving Your Vehicle If you from... locking your key in the ignition, all of the programmable automatic power door locks. A chime will unlock. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Trunk Lockout Protection To protect you are closed. If you have air outlets...
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...front of the switch. Switches located on page 2-18. To stop the window while it . 2-14 In addition, each passenger's door has a window switch that controls that door's window. If the rear of the switch, and the driver's window will go all the way down feature. This switch is ...fully pressed, the window will open it is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the driver's door armrest control each window, press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open a small amount. Tap the rear of the switch is...
...front of the switch. Switches located on page 2-18. To stop the window while it . 2-14 In addition, each passenger's door has a window switch that controls that door's window. If the rear of the switch, and the driver's window will go all the way down feature. This switch is ...fully pressed, the window will open it is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" under Ignition Positions on the driver's door armrest control each window, press the switch forward to close the window and rearward to open a small amount. Tap the rear of the switch is...
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..., the light on with the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use the key to be opened with an incorrect key. Arming with the power door lock switches. When the alarm is armed, the trunk may have the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, a light on ...., especially in the ignition. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter to let you know the system is armed. Arming with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the power ...
..., the light on with the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use the key to be opened with an incorrect key. Arming with the power door lock switches. When the alarm is armed, the trunk may have the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, a light on ...., especially in the ignition. You must use your remote keyless entry transmitter to let you know the system is armed. Arming with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter or your vehicle has a number of the power ...
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...engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. However, your key to unlock the doors. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 3-45. The light on page 5-93. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock ... inis time. *You may ais0 want IO cneck rne iuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the radio will not start. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition...
...engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. However, your key to unlock the doors. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 3-45. The light on page 5-93. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock ... inis time. *You may ais0 want IO cneck rne iuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the radio will not start. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition...
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... chime will unlock. ACC (Accessory): This is the position in which the switch returns after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine won't start the engine and release the switch. With the key in the iunition... starts the engine. Notices Don't try to shift to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. If you do, you open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is moving , use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to PARK (P) if your...
... chime will unlock. ACC (Accessory): This is the position in which the switch returns after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine won't start the engine and release the switch. With the key in the iunition... starts the engine. Notices Don't try to shift to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. If you do, you open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is moving , use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to PARK (P) if your...