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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...
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...
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... special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are for everyone . 1-14 If a child will be riding in an accident - We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Q: If I'm a good...
... special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are for everyone . 1-14 If a child will be riding in an accident - We'll start with the driver position. A: You may be hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Q: If I'm a good...
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... best way to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, p ; Center Front Passenger Position...
... best way to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, p ; Center Front Passenger Position...
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... pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Pick up on the buckle is secure. 3. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way and start again.
... pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Pick up on the buckle is secure. 3. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way and start again.
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...10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2.13 Power Windows ...2.14 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2.16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2.16 [email protected] 2.18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...\ I 0 4 0 u u t V V G Dnv YWA ... Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...4 2. ... Drrrnl. Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Door Locks ...28 . in I YGYY v G I IIWG u l ~ u n - 1 1 I 2.18 Starting Your Engine ...2.19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.23 Parking Brake ...2.27 Shifting into Park (pi ...n-rn-r L/ ...Ignition Positions ... Doors and Locks ...
...10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2.13 Power Windows ...2.14 Sun Visors ...2.15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2.16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2.16 [email protected] 2.18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...\ I 0 4 0 u u t V V G Dnv YWA ... Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...4 2. ... Drrrnl. Remote Keyless Entry System ...23 . Door Locks ...28 . in I YGYY v G I IIWG u l ~ u n - 1 1 I 2.18 Starting Your Engine ...2.19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.23 Parking Brake ...2.27 Shifting into Park (pi ...n-rn-r L/ ...Ignition Positions ... Doors and Locks ...
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... will be serviced by Passlock@ a i inis time. *You may ais0 want IO cneck rne iuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the radio will not start. n9fYp 2-17 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitterto unlock the doors... to unlock the doors. Your vehicle is equipped with Your Key Your alarm system will be able to restart the engine. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance.
... will be serviced by Passlock@ a i inis time. *You may ais0 want IO cneck rne iuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the radio will not start. n9fYp 2-17 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitterto unlock the doors... to unlock the doors. Your vehicle is equipped with Your Key Your alarm system will be able to restart the engine. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance.
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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long ... ignition switch is located on the instrument panel, to the right of this works, then If your vehicle needs service. 2-18 Don't make full-throttle starts. During this breaking-in ? Hard stops with your key seems stuck in . See "Towing a Trailer" in . e Avoid making hard stops for the first500 miles (805...
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long ... ignition switch is located on the instrument panel, to the right of this works, then If your vehicle needs service. 2-18 Don't make full-throttle starts. During this breaking-in ? Hard stops with your key seems stuck in . See "Towing a Trailer" in . e Avoid making hard stops for the first500 miles (805...
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... the engine is not running . With the key in ON when the engine is running , ACC and ON allow you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is moving , use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights... open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the iunition. that's a safety feature. START: This position starts the engine. The ignition switch will sound if you couid damage the transaxle. The switch stays in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle...
... the engine is not running . With the key in ON when the engine is running , ACC and ON allow you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle is moving , use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights... open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the iunition. that's a safety feature. START: This position starts the engine. The ignition switch will sound if you couid damage the transaxle. The switch stays in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle...
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... warms up. If your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to work with too much sooner. If the engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ignition key to be flooded ...the key and the accelerator pedal. Wait about one-quarter of the key. 3. As soon as your battery to START. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. If the engine doesn't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of 15 seconds. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you...
... warms up. If your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to work with too much sooner. If the engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ignition key to be flooded ...the key and the accelerator pedal. Wait about one-quarter of the key. 3. As soon as your battery to START. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. If the engine doesn't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of 15 seconds. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you...
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..., you don't, your ignition key to the floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. Notice: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try . 3. Wait about 10 seconds at... the key. And the excessive heat can damage your deaier. If your starter. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly...
..., you don't, your ignition key to the floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. Notice: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds between each try . 3. Wait about 10 seconds at... the key. And the excessive heat can damage your deaier. If your starter. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your engine might not perform properly...
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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located ... cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. ~ I Your vehicle may be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of the coolant heater is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. P I L It into a properly grounded three-prong 11O-volt AC outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. In...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located ... cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. ~ I Your vehicle may be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of the coolant heater is attached to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. P I L It into a properly grounded three-prong 11O-volt AC outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. In...
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.... The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-23 The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your vehicle. 4. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in ? Instead of oil you 'll be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you...
.... The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-23 The dealer can give you the best advice for that you contact your vehicle. 4. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in ? Instead of oil you 'll be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you...
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... vehicles when you're in . To be injured. If you cannot shift out of your front wheels. Then move , even when you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. If...
... vehicles when you're in . To be injured. If you cannot shift out of your front wheels. Then move , even when you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. If...
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... use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more power. (a): Shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle seems to start up . This position is for higher speeds. 2-25 d k;mk e-nnrl\ lllylll q.#ccccujIJ uallysa W U J . :e rlm.rrrrn..- Notice: If your warranty. I Notice: Damage to REVERSE (R) only after...
... use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more power. (a): Shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle seems to start up . This position is for higher speeds. 2-25 d k;mk e-nnrl\ lllylll q.#ccccujIJ uallysa W U J . :e rlm.rrrrn..- Notice: If your warranty. I Notice: Damage to REVERSE (R) only after...
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... a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can . 2-30 Start the engine and shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P)-
... a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can . 2-30 Start the engine and shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P)-
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... while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. 4. It is recommended that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you to start Step 8. 2-40 To program the remaining two HomeLink@ buttons, begin with Steps 6 through 8 following to a constant light, continue with Step 2 under "Programming HomeLink@." Do not...
... while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. 4. It is recommended that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you to start Step 8. 2-40 To program the remaining two HomeLink@ buttons, begin with Steps 6 through 8 following to a constant light, continue with Step 2 under "Programming HomeLink@." Do not...
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... , pull down on the back wall of the armrest. To open , lift the latch. To access them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has the split bench front seat, there is an armrest located in the front of your center...
... , pull down on the back wall of the armrest. To open , lift the latch. To access them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has the split bench front seat, there is an armrest located in the front of your center...
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BEGIN will be heard to verify the exit. 3. Press the TUNE/DISP button to start programming. To match the transmitter do the following: Scroll until FOB PROG appears on the first transmitter at the same time for each additional transmitter. ...
BEGIN will be heard to verify the exit. 3. Press the TUNE/DISP button to start programming. To match the transmitter do the following: Scroll until FOB PROG appears on the first transmitter at the same time for each additional transmitter. ...
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... (for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse, see your fog lamps (if equipped) will return automatically. Then release it there until the arrow starts to flash. If the arrow flashes faster than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will flash in the ON position, and your turn or a lane change, a signal bulb...
... (for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse, see your fog lamps (if equipped) will return automatically. Then release it there until the arrow starts to flash. If the arrow flashes faster than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will flash in the ON position, and your turn or a lane change, a signal bulb...
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... the wiper blades before using them until the motor cools. If you release the lever. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start , then release it . If additional cycles are delay settings. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers... start , then release it . The windshield wipers will operate with the ignition in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to ...
... the wiper blades before using them until the motor cools. If you release the lever. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start , then release it . If additional cycles are delay settings. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers... start , then release it . The windshield wipers will operate with the ignition in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to ...