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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 ... Vehicle ...~ 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, Your and Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 5-3 Service ...5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under ...5-10 the Hood ...5-54 Head!amp Aiming Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-59 ...5-60 Tires ...5-83 Appearance Care 5-91 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...Capactties and...
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 ... Vehicle ...~ 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, Your and Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 5-3 Service ...5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under ...5-10 the Hood ...5-54 Head!amp Aiming Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-59 ...5-60 Tires ...5-83 Appearance Care 5-91 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...Capactties and...
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... cord won't reach, use of four hours prior to the underside of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Also, the wrong kind of the...
... cord won't reach, use of four hours prior to the underside of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Also, the wrong kind of the...
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. D. instrument Panel Fuse Block Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped) MultifunctionLever Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option) Hazard Warning Flasher Button F. Remote Trunk Release Button J. Ignition Switch N. AudioSystem G. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped) M. Climate Controls P. AirVent L1. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K. Glove Box 3-5 E. Hood Release L. B. Exterior Lamps Control I. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped) 0. C.
The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. D. instrument Panel Fuse Block Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped) MultifunctionLever Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option) Hazard Warning Flasher Button F. Remote Trunk Release Button J. Ignition Switch N. AudioSystem G. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped) M. Climate Controls P. AirVent L1. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K. Glove Box 3-5 E. Hood Release L. B. Exterior Lamps Control I. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped) 0. C.
Owner's Manual
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... inlets at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may adversely affect the performance of the system. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to help circulate the air inside your vehicle.
... inlets at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may adversely affect the performance of the system. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to help circulate the air inside your vehicle.
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... below the windshield wiper arm on page 5-103. 3-26 Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Then reverse the steps to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , ... grille in the up position. 2. The filter traps most of filter to use the following steps: 1. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Raise the hood. 5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7.
... below the windshield wiper arm on page 5-103. 3-26 Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may be changed periodically. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Then reverse the steps to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , ... grille in the up position. 2. The filter traps most of filter to use the following steps: 1. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Raise the hood. 5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7.
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... Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5.10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.15 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.23 Engine Zooiarli ...3.m Radiator Pressure Cap ...5.29 Engine Overheating...
... Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5.10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.15 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.23 Engine Zooiarli ...3.m Radiator Pressure Cap ...5.29 Engine Overheating...
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. An electric nder hood start a fire. I I s that will burn onto a hot engine. I I parts and start the can get on hot en;te 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, ...coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. You or others could be burned. Be careful...
Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. An electric nder hood start a fire. I I s that will burn onto a hot engine. I I parts and start the can get on hot en;te 5-10 These include liquids like fuel, oil, ...coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. You or others could be burned. Be careful...
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right. 3. Lift the hood. 2.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right. 3. Lift the hood. 2.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: .. . 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following: .. . 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: I 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following: I 5-14
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... driving to a safe place in it can catch fire. Stay away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. steam from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming fromit. If you keep driving with no... sign of the vehicle until there is cool. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine dov Wait until the engine is no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged.
... driving to a safe place in it can catch fire. Stay away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. steam from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming fromit. If you keep driving with no... sign of the vehicle until there is cool. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine dov Wait until the engine is no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged.
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... From Your Engine An overheat warning along with no steam, the problem may decide not to get an engine overheat warning, but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for a minute or so: 1. If you get service help right away.
... From Your Engine An overheat warning along with no steam, the problem may decide not to get an engine overheat warning, but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in this for a minute or so: 1. If you get service help right away.
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Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-32 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3400 V6 Engine C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap A.
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3800 V6 Engine A. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-32 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3400 V6 Engine C. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap A.
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... the possibility of the vehicle, next to the upper underhood fuse block. The repairs wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting . This will not need to access your battery for more information on the passenger...
... the possibility of the vehicle, next to the upper underhood fuse block. The repairs wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting . This will not need to access your battery for more information on the passenger...
Owner's Manual
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1. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the bulb's base. 8. Install the electrical connector to the bulbs. 6 . Remove the two headlamp fasteners by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the headlamp. 7. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling up on them. 5. Remove the air baffle. 4. Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 3. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulb. 5-56 Open the hood. 2.
1. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the bulb's base. 8. Install the electrical connector to the bulbs. 6 . Remove the two headlamp fasteners by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the headlamp. 7. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling up on them. 5. Remove the air baffle. 4. Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector. 3. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulb. 5-56 Open the hood. 2.
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...on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the vehicle. RELAY CRANK RLY HORNS FOG LTS Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 Usage Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP Daytime Running Lamps DRL RELAY Air Induction Reaction Relav Starter (Crank) Relay Horn Fog Lamps I 1, 5-98 RTI/P RTIP... U/HOOD 1 7r - - 1 1 HORNS HORN RLY 1 I FOG LTS I Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. l i ...
...on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the vehicle. RELAY CRANK RLY HORNS FOG LTS Fuses LEFT I/P RT I/P #1 I/P #2 U/HOOD #1 Usage Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP Daytime Running Lamps DRL RELAY Air Induction Reaction Relav Starter (Crank) Relay Horn Fog Lamps I 1, 5-98 RTI/P RTIP... U/HOOD 1 7r - - 1 1 HORNS HORN RLY 1 I FOG LTS I Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine compartment on location. l i ...
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Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN 'ONT #2 & #3 FAN CONT #I AIR RLY Usage Ignition Switch Rear Defogger, Audio System Ignition Relay, AIR Pump Cooling Fans (Battery) Cooling Fan Control Relays #2 & #3 Cooling Fan Control Relays #1 Air Induction Reaction Pump Relay (Battery) Fuses Usage FUEL INJ Fuel lniectors TRANS SOL Transmission Solenoids A/C RLY (COIL) HVAC Control Relay Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air ENG DEVICES Flow Sensor (MAF), AIR Pump Relay & Valve Control I DFI MDL I Direct Fire lanition Module Oxygen Sensor (Pre and Post OXY SEN Converter) v I 5-100
Fuses IGN SW RT I/P #3 U/HOOD #2 COOLING FANS FAN 'ONT #2 & #3 FAN CONT #I AIR RLY Usage Ignition Switch Rear Defogger, Audio System Ignition Relay, AIR Pump Cooling Fans (Battery) Cooling Fan Control Relays #2 & #3 Cooling Fan Control Relays #1 Air Induction Reaction Pump Relay (Battery) Fuses Usage FUEL INJ Fuel lniectors TRANS SOL Transmission Solenoids A/C RLY (COIL) HVAC Control Relay Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air ENG DEVICES Flow Sensor (MAF), AIR Pump Relay & Valve Control I DFI MDL I Direct Fire lanition Module Oxygen Sensor (Pre and Post OXY SEN Converter) v I 5-100
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At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring tatct-~reTeaseslFolbwthe~tJisaHing procedure: See Trunk on page 10. 2- Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Apply silicone ...
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring tatct-~reTeaseslFolbwthe~tJisaHing procedure: See Trunk on page 10. 2- Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Apply silicone ...
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... Steering (GM Part No. DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission Automatic Fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 109435474, or equivalent). Anchor and Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. See Engine Coolant on Daae 5- 15. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Dielectric Silicone Grease Weatherstrip (GM Part No... requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346293, in System Canada 993294, or equivalent). Usage 6-16 US. 12345579, in Conditioning Canada 1974984, or equivalent). Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No.
... Steering (GM Part No. DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission Automatic Fluid. U.S. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 109435474, or equivalent). Anchor and Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. See Engine Coolant on Daae 5- 15. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Dielectric Silicone Grease Weatherstrip (GM Part No... requirements of NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346293, in System Canada 993294, or equivalent). Usage 6-16 US. 12345579, in Conditioning Canada 1974984, or equivalent). Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No.
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..., Tires ...5-70 ChangeEngine Oil Message ...3-43 3-36 CheckEngine Light ...3-36 Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...5-27 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood 1-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...5-89 Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints ChildRestraintSystems ...1-37 Infants and Yam9 Children ...1-33 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children...
..., Tires ...5-70 ChangeEngine Oil Message ...3-43 3-36 CheckEngine Light ...3-36 Check Engine Light ...Checking Coolant ...5-27 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood 1-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...5-89 Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints ChildRestraintSystems ...1-37 Infants and Yam9 Children ...1-33 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children...