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Getting to Know Your Impala
14
Battery Rundown Protection
This feature helps prevent the battery
from running down in case the vehicle's
lights are left on. The system automati-
cally turns off the vehicle's interior and
exterior lights after 10 minutes. If the
ignition is off and the headlamps are left
on for more than 10 minutes, the head-
lamps and parking lamps will flash three
times. They will remain on for one more
minute before shutting off automatically.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
antilock brake system (ABS), an
advanced electronic system that helps
prevent skidding when severe braking is
required. ABS and standard brakes
require different braking procedures
when experiencing emergency braking
situations. Your Owner Manual provides
both of these procedures in detail.
Using Antilock Brakes:
• Don't pump the brakes. Hold the
brake pedal down firmly and let ABS
do the work. You may feel a slight
pedal pulsation or notice some noise,
but this is normal.
• System Test: When you start the
engine and begin to drive away, ABS
will perform a self-check. You may
feel a momentary motor or clicking
sound during the test. This is normal.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Traction Control System
If equipped, your vehicle's Traction
Control System limits wheelspin to pro-
vide better traction when slippery road
conditions are encountered.
When the system is working, the
TRACTION ACTIVE light will illuminate.
You may also hear or feel the system
working.
To turn the system on or off, press the
TRAC OFF button on the left side of the
instrument panel. When you turn the
system off, a chime will sound and the
TRAC OFF warning light will illuminate
and remain on. You can turn the system
back on at any time by pressing the but-
ton again. The TRAC OFF light will then
go off.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Light and Sound Options
Your RKE transmitter can be pro-
grammed in a variety of ways, including
the programming of exterior light flashes
and horn chirps when locking and
unlocking your vehicle.
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