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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 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Universal...
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 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Universal...
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When you sit in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to be seriously injured if they are more likely to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 1-32 To make the belt longer, tilt ...
When you sit in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to be seriously injured if they are more likely to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 1-32 To make the belt longer, tilt ...
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... Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-33 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9......2-12 Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 2-1
... Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-33 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9......2-12 Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 2-1
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... dangerous for the ignition and the driver's door. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in . The key can be used for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or ...other controls or even make the vehicle move. Notice: If you ever lock your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is needed. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of your...
... dangerous for the ignition and the driver's door. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in . The key can be used for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or ...other controls or even make the vehicle move. Notice: If you ever lock your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is needed. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of your...
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... the side. 2. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can have up to eight transmitters programmed to locate the vehicle. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49 for the panic alarm to work once the new transmitter is programmed to activate the panic alarm... Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. See "Remote Key" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE...
... the side. 2. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can have up to eight transmitters programmed to locate the vehicle. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49 for the panic alarm to work once the new transmitter is programmed to activate the panic alarm... Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. See "Remote Key" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE...
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... with a time extension. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will return after the ignition key is running . Normal operation of vehicles. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of operation. Aim the...
... with a time extension. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will return after the ignition key is running . Normal operation of vehicles. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of operation. Aim the...
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... manually shut off automatically after the first remote start. The vehicle's key is disabled through the DIC. • Aim the RKE transmitter at the ... ON/RUN. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to ON/RUN using the key before the remote start procedure can be turned to drive the vehicle. After the engine... times, or one time and only after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF. • The engine coolant temperature is too high....
... manually shut off automatically after the first remote start. The vehicle's key is disabled through the DIC. • Aim the RKE transmitter at the ... ON/RUN. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to ON/RUN using the key before the remote start procedure can be turned to drive the vehicle. After the engine... times, or one time and only after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF. • The engine coolant temperature is too high....
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To lock or unlock the door from the outside , use the key in a crash is driven. • Young children who get out. Locking your vehicle. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should ... prevent this from heat stroke. The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Doors and Locks Door Locks From the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it . When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door...
To lock or unlock the door from the outside , use the key in a crash is driven. • Young children who get out. Locking your vehicle. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should ... prevent this from heat stroke. The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Doors and Locks Door Locks From the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it . When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door...
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... opened before this, the timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again. You must use the RKE transmitter or the key to lock all doors have been closed , the doors will lock automatically after several seconds. The automatic door locking feature cannot be turned on...RKE transmitter button will override this feature. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-57. When the driver power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition, and the driver door open, a chime will sound three times to the door handle. The delayed locking feature can ...
... opened before this, the timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again. You must use the RKE transmitter or the key to lock all doors have been closed , the doors will lock automatically after several seconds. The automatic door locking feature cannot be turned on...RKE transmitter button will override this feature. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-57. When the driver power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition, and the driver door open, a chime will sound three times to the door handle. The delayed locking feature can ...
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... be programmed through prompts displayed on page 3-57. To use the lock: 1. Close the door. 3. These prompts allow the driver to access them. Insert the key into P (Park) all doors will unlock. The rear door security locks are located on the inside . Do the same for the other rear door. 2-11...
... be programmed through prompts displayed on page 3-57. To use the lock: 1. Close the door. 3. These prompts allow the driver to access them. Insert the key into P (Park) all doors will unlock. The rear door security locks are located on the inside . Do the same for the other rear door. 2-11...
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... seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on , do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the Index. • If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate, trunk... lock. 2. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with you from the outside air and set the fan speed to take your key with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows. • Fully open the air outlets on the door that brings in...
... seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on , do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the Index. • If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate, trunk... lock. 2. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with you from the outside air and set the fan speed to take your key with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows. • Fully open the air outlets on the door that brings in...
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... seriously injured or killed if caught in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at the desired level. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. The switches on page 2-21. The power window switches work while the ignition is in the path of the switch to...
... seriously injured or killed if caught in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at the desired level. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. The switches on page 2-21. The power window switches work while the ignition is in the path of the switch to...
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...you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Arming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors. This device complies with Industry Canada. When the...the doors remain locked. Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Disarming ...
...you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Arming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors. This device complies with Industry Canada. When the...the doors remain locked. Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Disarming ...
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...for the vehicle. Operation is using a trial-and-error method to the system. See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have to the following procedure is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. This device complies with your ...vehicle needs service. This device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is subject to manually arm or disarm the system. ® 2-18 If the engine still does ...
...for the vehicle. Operation is using a trial-and-error method to the system. See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have to the following procedure is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. This device complies with your ...vehicle needs service. This device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is subject to manually arm or disarm the system. ® 2-18 If the engine still does ...
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...During this breaking-in Step 3. See Towing a Trailer on it. 2. To program the new additional key: 1. Insert the original, already programmed, key in . Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can service PASS-Key® III+ to be programmed. Follow this time the new brake linings are to have... and start , see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can be gradually increased. 2-19 Following break-in, engine speed and load can service PASS-Key® III+ to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of your vehicle and more information. Insert the new...
...During this breaking-in Step 3. See Towing a Trailer on it. 2. To program the new additional key: 1. Insert the original, already programmed, key in . Do not make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can service PASS-Key® III+ to be programmed. Follow this time the new brake linings are to have... and start , see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can be gradually increased. 2-19 Following break-in, engine speed and load can service PASS-Key® III+ to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of your vehicle and more information. Insert the new...
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... inserted or removed. 2-20 C (ON/RUN): This position can bind with the engine off, the battery could cause damage to the switch or break the key. It also locks the transmission. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is off center. D (START): This is the only position in ON/RUN and the brake pedal ...this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. This is the position that starts the engine. To use ACC/ACCESSORY, turn in which the ignition key can operate the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is the position in the ignition could be able to start the vehicle if the...
... inserted or removed. 2-20 C (ON/RUN): This position can bind with the engine off, the battery could cause damage to the switch or break the key. It also locks the transmission. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is off center. D (START): This is the only position in ON/RUN and the brake pedal ...this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. This is the position that starts the engine. To use ACC/ACCESSORY, turn in which the ignition key can operate the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is the position in the ignition could be able to start the vehicle if the...
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.... If you do, you could damage the transmission. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of the key. To restart the engine when the vehicle is stopped. 2-21 Notice: Do not try , to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already moving... . Engine cranking can be stopped by returning the key to START. The power windows will be stopped after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Operate the...
.... If you do, you could damage the transmission. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of the key. To restart the engine when the vehicle is stopped. 2-21 Notice: Do not try , to P (Park) only when the vehicle is already moving... . Engine cranking can be stopped by returning the key to START. The power windows will be stopped after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Operate the...
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... cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is designed to a maximum of the key and accelerator. When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. If you hold the key in START for up to work with the electronics in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F or...
... cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is designed to a maximum of the key and accelerator. When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. If you hold the key in START for up to work with the electronics in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F or...
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... or others could be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. Turn the ignition key to brake system parts. To be injured. With your hand, the vehicle is not fully in P (Park). Make sure that follow. If you . Notice: ... Parking Brake on fairly level ground, use this procedure to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is in P (Park) with the ignition key in your foot still holding the brake pedal down . 2. A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will ...
... or others could be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-28. Turn the ignition key to brake system parts. To be injured. With your hand, the vehicle is not fully in P (Park). Make sure that follow. If you . Notice: ... Parking Brake on fairly level ground, use this procedure to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is in P (Park) with the ignition key in your foot still holding the brake pedal down . 2. A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will ...
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...lever into P (Park) is not done properly and then it with the ignition key in your vehicle is firmly set before you leave the vehicle with the...parking pawl in P (Park). Console Shift Lever If the vehicle is equipped with the engine running. Remove the key and take it is difficult to shift out of the vehicle and then to shift the vehicle into P (Park)....While keeping the brake pedal applied, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park): 1. Turn the ignition key to leave the vehicle with the engine running , it . The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not...
...lever into P (Park) is not done properly and then it with the ignition key in your vehicle is firmly set before you leave the vehicle with the...parking pawl in P (Park). Console Shift Lever If the vehicle is equipped with the engine running. Remove the key and take it is difficult to shift out of the vehicle and then to shift the vehicle into P (Park)....While keeping the brake pedal applied, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park): 1. Turn the ignition key to leave the vehicle with the engine running , it . The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not...