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2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 ... ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Speci...
2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 ... ...3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Speci...
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... press and hold the remote start button, on and then off. Also, the engine will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The added ten minutes are added and you would like to add the...
... press and hold the remote start button, on and then off. Also, the engine will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The added ten minutes are added and you would like to add the...
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...°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have this feature. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of the diagonal brace, which is not required. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three...
...°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have this feature. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of the diagonal brace, which is not required. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three...
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... Steering Wheel Lever. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped). N. O. R. U. Glove Box. D. Audio System. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-80. Hood Release. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-15. See Ignition Positions on page 2-41. 3-5 Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). See Glove Box ...are listed here: A. E. Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-11. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option). See Hood Release on page 4-9. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-28. H. I. Climate Controls. Accessory Power Outlets.
... Steering Wheel Lever. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped). N. O. R. U. Glove Box. D. Audio System. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-80. Hood Release. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-15. See Ignition Positions on page 2-41. 3-5 Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). See Glove Box ...are listed here: A. E. Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-11. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option). See Hood Release on page 4-9. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-28. H. I. Climate Controls. Accessory Power Outlets.
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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the rear window.
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the rear window.
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... Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 3-23 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the water...the passenger compartment air filter, use , see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Reverse the steps to ensure ...
... Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 3-23 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger's side of the pollen from air entering the Climate Control System. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the water...the passenger compartment air filter, use , see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. Reverse the steps to ensure ...
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...outside air temperature is cold enough to accelerate. See your vehicle is closed completely. Anytime this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is low on page 5-11. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message will display when your GM dealer for more information. 3-48 See Fuel Gage on... you should make sure that the driver's side rear door is not closed properly. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the hood is on , but acceleration and speed may be taken to your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is not closed properly. ...
...outside air temperature is cold enough to accelerate. See your vehicle is closed completely. Anytime this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is low on page 5-11. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message will display when your GM dealer for more information. 3-48 See Fuel Gage on... you should make sure that the driver's side rear door is not closed properly. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the hood is on , but acceleration and speed may be taken to your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message is not closed properly. ...
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...fications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 5-1
...fications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 5-1
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... Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Be careful not to you even when ... can ignite the gasoline vapor. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine ...
... Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Be careful not to you even when ... can ignite the gasoline vapor. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine ...
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Lift the hood. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located to the right. 3. 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 left of the parking brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Lift the hood. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it . It is located to the right. 3. 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 left of the parking brake pedal. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16
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... Operating Mode on page 5-31 for information on page 3-32. Stay away from it can be badly burned. CAUTION: (Continued) If you just open the hood. Stop your engine is overheated, the liquids in it . Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see or hear... steam coming from the engine if you open the hood. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until the engine is cool. The costly repairs would not...
... Operating Mode on page 5-31 for information on page 3-32. Stay away from it can be badly burned. CAUTION: (Continued) If you just open the hood. Stop your engine is overheated, the liquids in it . Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you see or hear... steam coming from the engine if you open the hood. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from the vehicle until the engine is cool. The costly repairs would not...
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... when you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If you get an engine overheat warning but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Just to do so, pull off the engine...
... when you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If you get an engine overheat warning but to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. Just to do so, pull off the engine...
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... Engine shown, 3.9L V6 Engine similar A. Notice: After driving in power and engine performance. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will be severely degraded. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-31 Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage...
... Engine shown, 3.9L V6 Engine similar A. Notice: After driving in power and engine performance. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will be severely degraded. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-31 Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage...
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{CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on page 5-...
{CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on page 5-...
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... the parking brake firmly on the underhood fuse block. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. The remote positive (+) terminal is located in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, remove the...
... the parking brake firmly on the underhood fuse block. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. The remote positive (+) terminal is located in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, remove the...
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.../Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52. Open the hood. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. 5-48 B. See Hood Release on the bulb package. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen...
.../Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52. Open the hood. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-11 for more information. 5-48 B. See Hood Release on the bulb package. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen...
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..., and not stick or squeak. (g) If you see anything that all key lock cylinders. Inspect all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually...
..., and not stick or squeak. (g) If you see anything that all key lock cylinders. Inspect all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually...