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CAUTION:
Leaving
children
in
a
vehicle
with
the
ignition
key
is
dangerous
for
many
reasons.
They
could
operate
the
power
windows
or
other
controls
or
even
make
the
vehicle
move.
The
children
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
even
killed.
Do
not
leave
the
keys
in
a
vehicle
with
children.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Six-Way Power Seats
9
Manual Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
12
Head Restraints
12
Split Folding Rear Seat
12
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Center Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
29
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
46
Top Strap Anchor Location
47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
62
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
62
Restraint System Check
64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Checking Your Restraint Systems
64
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
65
Features and Controls
67
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
70
Illumination on Remote Activation
72
Battery Replacement
73
Doors and Locks
74
Trunk Lock
77
Windows
78
Sun Visors
79
Theft-Deterrent Systems
80
Content Theft-Deterrent
80
Disarming with Your Key
81
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
82
Ignition Positions
82
New Vehicle Break-In
82
Starting Your Engine
83
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
83
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine
84
Engine Coolant Heater
85
Automatic Transaxle Operation
86
Parking Brake
88
Shifting into Park (P)
89
Steering Column Shift Lever
90
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
90
Console Shift Lever
90
Shifting out of Park (P)
91
Parking over Things that Burn
92
Engine Exhaust
92
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
93
Mirrors
94
Manual Rearview Mirror
94
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
94
Outside Power Mirrors
95
Onstar System
96
Outside Convex Mirror
96
Virtual Advisor
97
Homelink Transmitter
98
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
101
Using Homelink
101
Storage Areas
102
Sunroof
103
Vehicle Personalization
104
Maintenance Schedule
105
Instrument Panel
113
Section 3 Instrument Panel
114
Default Chapter
116
Instrument Panel Overview
116
Hazard Warning Flashers
118
Other Warning Devices
118
Tilt Wheel
118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
119
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
120
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
120
Windshield Wipers
121
Windshield Washer
122
Cruise Control
123
Exterior Lamps
126
Delayed Headlamps
127
Fog Lamps
128
Courtesy Lamps
129
Dome Lamp
129
Entry Lighting
129
Instrument Panel Brightness
129
Delayed Entry Lighting
130
Delayed Exit Lighting
130
Parade Dimming
130
Reading Lamps
130
Accessory Power Outlets
131
Battery Run-Down Protection
131
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
132
Climate Controls
133
Defogging and Defrosting
135
Outlet Adjustment
136
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
137
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
138
Instrument Panel Cluster
139
Safety Belt Reminder Light
142
Speedometer and Odometer
142
Trip Odometer
142
Airbag Readiness Light
143
Brake System Warning Light
144
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
147
If the Light Is Flashing
148
If the Light Is on Steady
149
Cruise Control Light
150
Highbeam on Light
150
Fuel Gage
151
Message Center
152
Service Traction System Warning Message
152
Battery Warning Message
153
Traction Active Message
153
Service Vehicle Soon Message
160
Driver Information Center (DIC)
161
Compass Variance
162
Driver Information Center (DIC)
163
Trip Computer
163
Audio System(S)
164
Setting the Time
164
Radio with Cassette
165
Playing the Radio
166
Finding a Station
166
Setting Preset Stations
167
Rds and XM
168
Service and Appearance Care
169
Service
169
Rds Messages
169
Radio Messages
170
Playing a Cassette Tape
173
Cassette Tape Messages
175
CD Adapter Kits
175
Radio with CD
176
Playing a CD
184
Radio with Cassette and CD
186
Theft-Deterrent Feature
199
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
199
Radio Reception
200
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
200
Care of Your Cds
202
Care of Your CD Player
202
Backglass Antenna
202
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
203
Vehicle Customization Settings
203
Chime Level Adjustment
203
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
206
Defensive Driving
206
Drunken Driving
206
Control of a Vehicle
209
Braking
209
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
210
Braking in Emergencies
212
Traction Control System (TCS)
212
Steering
214
Steering Tips
214
Steering in Emergencies
215
Off-Road Recovery
216
Passing
217
Loss of Control
218
Driving at Night
219
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
221
Driving through Flowing Water
222
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
222
Driving through Deep Standing Water
222
City Driving
223
Freeway Driving
224
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
225
Highway Hypnosis
226
Hill and Mountain Roads
226
Winter Driving
228
Driving on Snow or Ice
229
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
230
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
232
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
233
Loading Your Vehicle
233
Towing
238
Towing Your Vehicle
238
Recreational Vehicle Towing
238
Dolly Towing
239
Dinghy Towing
239
Towing a Trailer
240
Weight of the Trailer
241
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
242
Trailer Brakes
243
Safety Chains
243
Driving with a Trailer
244
Making Turns
244
Following Distance
244
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
245
Parking on Hills
245
Driving on Grades
245
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
246
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
246
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
247
Service
249
Doing Your Own Service Work
250
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
251
Fuel
251
Gasoline Octane
251
Gasoline Specifications
252
California Fuel
252
Additives
252
Fuels in Foreign Countries
253
Filling Your Tank
254
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
256
Checking Things under the Hood
256
Hood Release
257
Engine Compartment Overview
258
Engine Oil
264
Engine Oil Life System
267
Using the Radio
268
Supercharger Oil
269
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
270
How to Check and Add Oil
270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
272
Engine Coolant
274
What to Use
275
Checking Coolant
276
Radiator Pressure Cap
277
Engine Overheating
277
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
278
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
278
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
279
Cooling System
280
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
283
Power Steering Fluid
287
Windshield Washer Fluid
288
Adding Washer Fluid
289
Brakes
290
Brake Fluid
290
Brake Wear
292
Brake Pedal Travel
292
Brake Adjustment
292
Battery
293
Replacing Brake System Parts
293
Vehicle Storage
293
Jump Starting
294
Bulb Replacement
299
Halogen Bulbs
299
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
300
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
301
Back-Up Lamps
302
Replacement Bulbs
302
Headlamp Aiming
299
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
303
Tires
304
Tire Sidewall Labelling
305
Tire Terminology and Definitions
307
Inflation - Tire Pressure
310
Tire Pressure Monitor System
311
Tire Inspection and Rotation
313
When It Is Time for New Tires
314
Buying New Tires
315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
317
Wheel Replacement
317
Used Replacement Wheels
318
Tire Chains
319
If a Tire Goes Flat
320
Changing a Flat Tire
320
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
322
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
323
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
329
Compact Spare Tire
331
Appearance Care
332
Fabric/Carpet
332
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
333
Using Cleaner on Fabric
333
Vinyl
334
Leather
334
Instrument Panel
334
Interior Plastic Components
334
Glass Surfaces
334
Care of Safety Belts
335
Weatherstrips
335
Washing Your Vehicle
335
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
335
Finish Care
336
Windshield and Wiper Blades
336
Aluminum Wheels
337
Tires
337
Sheet Metal Damage
338
Finish Damage
338
Underbody Maintenance
338
Chemical Paint Spotting
338
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
339
Vehicle Identification
340
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
340
Service Parts Identification Label
340
Electrical System
341
Add-On Electrical Equipment
341
Headlamp Wiring
341
Windshield Wiper Fuses
341
Power Windows and Other Power Options
341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
341
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
342
Underhood Fuse Block
345
Capacities and Specifications
348
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
351
Introduction
352
Maintenance Requirements
352
Maintenance Schedule
352
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
352
Your Vehicle and the Environment
352
Scheduled Maintenance
354
Additional Required Services
356
Maintenance Footnotes
357
At each Fuel Fill
359
At Least Once a Month
359
Owner Checks and Services
359
At Least Once a Year
360
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
361
Underbody Flushing Service
361
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
362
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
363
Maintenance Record
364
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
367
Customer Assistance and Information
367
Customer Assistance and Information
368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
368
Online Owner Center
369
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
370
Customer Assistance Offices
370
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
371
Roadside Assistance Program
372
Courtesy Transportation
373
Scheduling Service Appointments
373
Canadian Roadside Assistance
373
Transportation Options
374
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
375
Additional Program Information
375
Reporting Safety Defects
376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
376
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
377
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
377
Service Manuals
377
Service Publications Ordering Information
377
Service Bulletins
378
Current and Past Model Order Forms
378
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Chevrolet IMPALA 2005 Specifications
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Model
IMPALA 2005
Category
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Language
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