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Chevrolet 2006 impala Owner's Manual (390 pages)

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M 2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Front Seats
    8
  - Manual Passenger Seat
    8
  - Six-Way Power Seats
    8
  - Eight-Way Power Seats
    9
  - Manual Lumbar
    10
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Rear Seats
    14
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    14
  - Center Seat
    14
  - Underseat Storage
    16
  - Safety Belts
    17
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    18
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    21
  - Driver Position
    22
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    22
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
    29
    
    Center Front Passenger Position
    30
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    30
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    30
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    32
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    32
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    35
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    37
  - Safety Belt Extender
    37
  - Child Restraints
    38
  - Older Children
    38
    
    Infants and Young Children
    41
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    44
    
    Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    47
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    48
    
    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
    49
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    52
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
    54
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
    56
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    57
  - Airbag System
    60
    
    Where Are the Airbags
    63
    
    When Should an Airbag Inﬂate
    66
    
    What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate
    67
    
    How Does an Airbag Restrain
    67
    
    What will You See after an Airbag Inﬂates
    68
  - Passenger Sensing System
    69
  - Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    73
    
    Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    74
    
    Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    75
    
    Checking the Restraint Systems
    75
  - Restraint System Check
    75
- Features and Controls
  
  77
  - Keys
    78
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    79
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    80
    
    Battery Replacement
    82
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    82
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    83
    
    Remote Start Ready
    85
  - Doors and Locks
    86
  - Door Locks
    86
    
    Power Door Locks
    87
    
    Automatic Door Lock
    87
    
    Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    87
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    88
    
    Lockout Protection
    89
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    90
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    90
  - Windows
    91
    
    Power Windows
    92
    
    Express-Down Window
    92
    
    Window Lockout
    92
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    93
    
    Sun Visors
    93
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    93
    
    Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    94
    
    Disarming with Your Key
    94
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    96
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    96
    
    Ignition Positions
    97
    
    Starting the Engine
    98
    
    Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    98
    
    Starting Your Engine
    98
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    99
    
    Automatic Transaxle Operation
    100
    
    Displacement on Demand™ (Dod)
    100
    
    L V8 Engine
    100
    
    Parking Brake
    103
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    104
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    105
    
    Steering Column Shift Lever
    105
    
    Console Shift Lever
    105
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    106
    
    Torque Lock
    106
    
    Engine Exhaust
    107
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    107
    
    Running the Engine While Parked
    108
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    109
  - Mirrors
    109
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    109
    
    Heated Outside Mirrors
    110
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    110
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    110
  - Onstar System
    111
    
    Onstar ® Steering Wheel Controls
    112
    
    Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    112
  - Universal Home Remote System
    113
    
    Programming Universal Home Remote
    114
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    116
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    116
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    116
    
    Sunglasses Storage Compartment
    117
    
    Glove Box
    117
  - Storage Areas
    117
    
    Center Console Storage Area
    118
    
    Rear Storage Area
    118
    
    Rear Seat Armrest
    118
    
    Convenience Net
    118
  - Sunroof
    118
- Instrument Panel
  
  121
Section 3 Instrument Panel

122
- Instrument Panel Overview
  124
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  126
- Other Warning Devices
  126
  - Tilt Wheel
    126
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    127
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    127
  - Flash-To-Pass
    128
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    128
  - Windshield Wipers
    128
  - Windshield Washer
    129
  - Cruise Control
    130
  - Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    131
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    131
  - Setting Cruise Control
    131
  - Exterior Lamps
    133
  - Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp System
    134
- Delayed Headlamps
  134
- Courtesy Lamps
  135
- Dome Lamp
  135
  - Fog Lamps
    135
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    135
- Delayed Entry Lighting
  136
- Delayed Exit Lighting
  136
  - Entry Lighting
    136
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    137
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    137
- Parade Dimming
  137
  - Reading Lamps
    137
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    138
  - Climate Control System
    139
- Climate Controls
  139
  - Manual Operation
    139
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    141
  - Operation Tips
    142
- Outlet Adjustment
  142
- Rear Window Defogger
  142
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
  143
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  144
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    145
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    146
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    146
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    146
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    147
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
  148
  - Brake System Warning Light
    150
  - Charging System Light
    150
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    152
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    152
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    153
  - Tire Pressure Light
    153
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    155
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    155
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    156
- Maintenance Schedule
  156
  - Oil Pressure Light
    156
  - Fog Lamp Light
    157
- Security Light
  157
  - Cruise Control Light
    158
  - Highbeam on Light
    158
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  159
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    159
    
    DIC Buttons
    159
    
    Fuel Range
    161
    
    Average Economy
    161
    
    Oil Life
    162
    
    Average Speed
    162
    
    Blank Display
    162
    
    Tire Pressure
    163
    
    Compass Calibration Procedure
    164
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    165
    
    Battery Saver Active
    166
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    166
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    167
    
    Fuel Level Low
    168
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    169
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    170
    
    Service Theft System
    170
    
    Service Brake System
    170
    
    Service Air Bag
    170
    
    Service Transmission
    171
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    171
    
    Theft Attempted
    171
    
    Traction Control off
    172
    
    Turn Signal on
    172
    
    Trunk Open
    172
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    173
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    175
    
    Exit Lighting
    175
    
    Factory Settings
    177
- Audio System(S)
  
  178
  - Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
    180
  - Radio with CD (Base)
    181
    
    Playing the Radio
    181
    
    Finding a Station
    181
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    182
    
    Radio Messages
    182
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    185
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    185
    
    Finding a Station
    186
    
    Playing the Radio
    186
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    186
    
    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
    187
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
    188
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    188
    
    Finding a Category (Cat) Station
    189
    
    XM Radio Messages
    190
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    192
    
    Mp3 Format
    194
    
    Root Directory
    195
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    200
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    200
  - Radio Reception
    201
  - Care of Your Cds
    202
  - Care of the CD Player
    202
  - Backglass Antenna
    202
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    203
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

205
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  206
  - Defensive Driving
    206
  - Drunken Driving
    207
  - Control of a Vehicle
    210
  - Braking
    210
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    211
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    212
  - Braking in Emergencies
    213
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    213
    
    Power Steering
    215
  - Steering
    215
    
    Steering Tips
    215
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    216
  - Off-Road Recovery
    217
  - Passing
    217
  - Loss of Control
    219
  - Driving at Night
    220
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    221
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    222
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    222
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    222
  - City Driving
    223
  - Freeway Driving
    224
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    225
  - Highway Hypnosis
    225
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    226
  - Winter Driving
    228
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    229
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    230
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    232
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    233
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    233
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    234
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    234
    
    Certification Label
    237
- Towing
  
  238
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    238
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    238
    
    Dinghy Towing
    239
    
    Dolly Towing
    239
  - Towing a Trailer
    240
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    240
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    241
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    242
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    242
    
    Trailer Brakes
    243
    
    Safety Chains
    243
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    244
    
    Following Distance
    244
    
    Making Turns
    244
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    245
    
    Driving on Grades
    245
    
    Parking on Hills
    245
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    246
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    246
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    246
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

247
- Service
  
  249
- Fuel
  
  250
  - Gasoline Octane
    251
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    251
  - California Fuel
    251
  - Additives
    252
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    252
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    253
  - Filling the Tank
    254
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    256
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  256
  - Hood Release
    257
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    258
  - Engine Oil
    263
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    264
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    265
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    266
  - Engine Oil Life System
    266
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    267
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    267
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    267
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    268
    
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    268
  - How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    269
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    270
    
    How to Add Fluid
    271
  - Engine Coolant
    272
    
    What to Use
    272
    
    Checking Coolant
    273
    
    Adding Coolant
    274
  - Pressure Cap
    274
  - Engine Overheating
    275
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    275
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    276
  - Cooling System
    277
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    277
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    281
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    284
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    284
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    285
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    285
  - Brake Fluid
    286
  - Brakes
    286
    
    What to Add
    286
    
    Brake Wear
    287
  - Battery
    288
    
    Brake Adjustment
    288
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    288
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    288
  - Jump Starting
    289
  - Vehicle Storage
    289
- Bulb Replacement
  
  294
- Tires
  
  300
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    301
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    303
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    306
    
    When to Check
    306
    
    How to Check
    307
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    307
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    310
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    311
  - Buying New Tires
    312
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    313
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    314
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    314
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    315
  - Wheel Replacement
    315
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    316
  - Tire Chains
    317
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    317
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    318
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    319
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    321
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    327
  - Compact Spare Tire
    329
- Appearance Care
  
  329
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    329
  - Fabric/Carpet
    331
  - Leather
    331
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    332
  - Care of Safety Belts
    332
  - Weatherstrips
    332
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    332
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    333
  - Finish Care
    333
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    333
  - Aluminum Wheels
    334
  - Tires
    335
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    335
  - Finish Damage
    335
  - Underbody Maintenance
    335
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    335
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    336
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  337
- Electrical System
  
  338
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    338
  - Headlamp Wiring
    338
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    338
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    338
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    338
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    339
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    340
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  343
  - Engine Specifications
    344
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

345
- Introduction
  346
- Maintenance Requirements
  346
- Maintenance Schedule
  346
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  346
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  346
- Scheduled Maintenance
  348
- Additional Required Services
  350
- Maintenance Footnotes
  351
- At each Fuel Fill
  352
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    352
- Owner Checks and Services
  352
- At Least Once a Month
  353
- At Least Once a Year
  353
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    354
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    355
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  356
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  357
- Maintenance Record
  358
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

361
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  362
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    362
  - Online Owner Center
    363
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    364
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    364
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    365
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    365
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    366
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    367
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    367
  - Courtesy Transportation
    367
    
    Transportation Options
    368
    
    Additional Program Information
    369
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    369
  - Collision Damage Repair
    370
    
    Collision Parts
    370
    
    Repair Facility
    371
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    371
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    372
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    373
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  374

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Table of Contents

M 2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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