Owner's Manual
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2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-73 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 ...
2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-73 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 ...
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... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... off indicator on page 3-29. 2. Position the release button on page 1-45 for top tether anchor locations. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children...
... off indicator on page 3-29. 2. Position the release button on page 1-45 for top tether anchor locations. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children...
Owner's Manual
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Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-59 The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for malfunctions. { CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very...
Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-59 The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for malfunctions. { CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very...
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... system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is a critical problem with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29. For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very ...that person. • Or, if there is active. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator will light and stay lit to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system ...
... system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is a critical problem with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29. For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very ...that person. • Or, if there is active. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator will light and stay lit to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system ...
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... Vehicle on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on the seat. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers,...Here is how: • The passenger sensing system may make it more information about the importance of the passenger sensing system. If the airbag readiness light is on page 3-28 for your specific vehicle. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for additional information...
... Vehicle on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on the seat. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers,...Here is how: • The passenger sensing system may make it more information about the importance of the passenger sensing system. If the airbag readiness light is on page 3-28 for your specific vehicle. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for additional information...
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... rip apart under impact forces. Keep safety belts clean and dry. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See your dealer/retailer to have the... airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28 for more information....
... rip apart under impact forces. Keep safety belts clean and dry. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See your dealer/retailer to have the... airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28 for more information....
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... the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have been stressed or damaged. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you need new LATCH system parts. See your dealer/retailer... to replace airbag system parts. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH ...
... the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have been stressed or damaged. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you need new LATCH system parts. See your dealer/retailer... to replace airbag system parts. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH ...
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... Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure...
... Odometer ...3-26 Tachometer ...3-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Tire Pressure...
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... System on page 1-65 for more . If the driver safety belt is enabled. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. The safety belt...bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn on if an object is already buckled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. If the passenger safety belt is started , a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a ...
... System on page 1-65 for more . If the driver safety belt is enabled. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. The safety belt...bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn on if an object is already buckled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. If the passenger safety belt is started , a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a ...
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... The airbag readiness light flashes for possible malfunctions. The airbags in flate without a crash. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical...comes on page 1-57. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the light does not come on it means the airbag system might not inflate in a crash, ...
... The airbag readiness light flashes for possible malfunctions. The airbags in flate without a crash. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on then, have the vehicle serviced right away. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical...comes on page 1-57. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the light does not come on it means the airbag system might not inflate in a crash, ...
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... off symbol to let you are no lights at all, there may not see the system check. United States Canada { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on page 3-28 for important safety information. See Airbag Readiness Light on , it means that something may in...flate). See Passenger Sensing System on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right...
... off symbol to let you are no lights at all, there may not see the system check. United States Canada { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on page 3-28 for important safety information. See Airbag Readiness Light on , it means that something may in...flate). See Passenger Sensing System on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right...
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... to be replaced. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. Make sure that the door is closed properly. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer/retailer...
... to be replaced. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. Make sure that the door is closed properly. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer/retailer...
Owner's Manual
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... Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning ...3-20 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-23 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Airbag System ...1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You See After an...
... Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning ...3-20 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-23 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Airbag System ...1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You See After an...
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... Plate ...5-51 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Reading ...3-17 Lap Belt ...1-32 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-45 Lighting Delayed Entry ...3-16 Delayed Exit ...3-16 Entry ...3-15 Parade Dimming ...3-16 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-40 Electronic...
... Plate ...5-51 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Reading ...3-17 Lap Belt ...1-32 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-27 LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-45 Lighting Delayed Entry ...3-16 Delayed Exit ...3-16 Entry ...3-15 Parade Dimming ...3-16 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-40 Electronic...
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Lights (cont.) Fog Lamp ...3-40 Highbeam On ...3-40 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Oil Pressure ...3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-39 Tire Pressure ...3-35 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Automatic Door ...
Lights (cont.) Fog Lamp ...3-40 Highbeam On ...3-40 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Oil Pressure ...3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-39 Tire Pressure ...3-35 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Automatic Door ...
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...ii P Paint, Damage ...Parade Dimming ...Park Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Parking Brake ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...PASS-Key® III... 1-65 4-11 2-17 2-18 9 O Odometer ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Pressure Light ...3-39 Older Children, Restraints ...1-34 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-33 Operation...
...ii P Paint, Damage ...Parade Dimming ...Park Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Parking Brake ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...PASS-Key® III... 1-65 4-11 2-17 2-18 9 O Odometer ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil Engine ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Pressure Light ...3-39 Older Children, Restraints ...1-34 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-33 Operation...
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...Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon ...Lamp ...3-36 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 11
...Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon ...Lamp ...3-36 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Setting the Clock ...3-64 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 11