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CAUTION:
Lifting
a
vehicle
and
getting
under
it
to
do
maintenance
or
repairs
is
dangerous
without
the
appropriate
safety
equipment
and
training.
The
jack
provided
with
your
vehicle
is
designed
only
for
changing
a
flat
tire.
If
it
is
used
for
anything
else,
you
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
killed
if
the
vehicle
slips
of
f
the
jack.
Use
the
jack
provided
with
your
vehicle
only
for
changing
a
flat
tire.
If
a
tire
goes
flat,
the
next
part
shows
how
to
use
your
jacking
equipment
to
change
a
flat
tire
safely.
Changing
a
Flat
Tire
If
a
tire
goes
flat,
avoid
further
tire
and
wheel
damage
by
driving
slowly
to
a
level
place.
Turn
on
your
hazard
warning
flashers.
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CAUTION:
Changing
a
tire
can
cause
an
injury.
The
vehicle
can
slip
of
f
the
jack
and
roll
over
you
or
other
people.
You
and
they
could
be
badly
injured.
Find
a
level
place
to
change
your
tire.
To
help
prevent
the
vehicle
from
moving:
1.
Set
the
parking
brake
firmly.
2.
Put
the
shift
lever
in
PARK
(P).
3.
Turn
off
the
engine.
To
be
even
more
certain
the
vehicle
won’t
move,
you
can
put
blocks
at
the
front
and
rear
of
the
tire
farthest
away
from
the
one
being
changed.
That
would
be
the
tire
on
the
other
side
of
the
vehicle,
at
the
opposite
end.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Six-Way Power Seats
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
Split Folding Rear Seat
13
Safety Belts
15
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
28
Right Front Passenger Position
29
Lap Belt
30
Rear Seat Passengers
31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
34
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Top Strap
47
Top Strap Anchor Location
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
54
Air Bag Systems
57
Where Are the Air Bags
60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
62
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
63
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
63
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
64
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Restraint System Check
67
Checking Your Restraint Systems
67
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
68
Section 2 Features and Controls
69
Features and Controls
69
Keys
70
Keys
72
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
72
Transmitter Verification
73
Illumination on Remote Activation
74
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
74
Battery Replacement
75
Doors and Locks
76
Door Locks
76
Lockout Protection
78
Leaving Your Vehicle
78
Remote Trunk Release
79
Trunk Lock
79
Trunk Assist Handle
79
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
80
Windows
81
Windows
82
Power Windows
82
Express-Down Window
82
Sun Visors
83
Window Lock out
83
Theft-Deterrent Systems
84
Content Theft-Deterrent
84
Disarming with Your Key
85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
86
Ignition Positions
86
New Vehicle Break-In
86
Starting Your Engine
87
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
87
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
88
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine
89
Engine Coolant Heater
90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
90
Automatic Transaxle Operation
91
Shifting into Park (P)
95
Steering Column Shift Lever
96
Console Shift Lever
97
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
97
Torque Lock
98
Shifting out of Park (P
98
Parking over Things that Burn
99
Engine Exhaust
99
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
100
Mirrors
101
Manual Rearview Mirror
101
Mirrors
102
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
102
Outside Convex Mirror
104
Outside Power Mirrors
104
Onstar System
105
Onstar Services
105
Onstar Personal Calling
106
Virtual Advisor
106
Homelink Transmitter
107
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
109
Using Homelink
110
Resetting Defaults
110
Storage Areas
111
Center Console Storage Area
111
Convenience Net
111
Front Storage Area
111
Glove Box
111
Rear Storage Area
111
Sunroof
112
Vehicle Personalization
113
Settings (Display Current Settings)
113
Tire Mon (Tire Inflation Monitor Reset)
114
Oil Life (Gm Oil Life System Reset)
114
Lt Delay (Delayed Headlamp Illumination)
115
Fob Light (Remote Visual Verification)
116
Fob Horn (Remote Audible Verification)
117
Alarm (Content Theft Operation)
118
Trnkjamb (Trunk Jamb)
119
Chirp (Horn Chirp Timer)
119
Orig. Set (Return to the Original Settings)
120
Exit (Exit Feature Customization Mode)
121
Section 3 Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
128
Other Warning Devices
128
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
129
Tilt Wheel
129
Turn and Lane-Change Indicator
130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
130
Windshield Wipers
131
Windshield Washer
132
Cruise Control
133
Exterior Lamps
136
Fog Lamps
138
Delayed Headlamps
138
Interior Lamps
139
Courtesy Lamps
139
Instrument Panel Brightness
139
Battery Rundown Protection
140
Reading Lamps
140
Delayed Exit Lighting
140
Dome Lamp
140
Parade Dimming
140
Auxiliary Power Connection
142
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
143
Climate Controls
144
Manual Operation
144
Defogging and Defrosting
146
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
148
Operation Tips
148
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
150
Instrument Panel Cluster
151
Speedometer and Odometer
153
Trip Odometer
153
Safety Belt Reminder Light
154
Brake System Warning Light
156
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
157
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
158
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
159
Check Engine Light
159
If the Light Is on Steady
160
If the Light Is Flashing
160
Cruise Control Light
161
Fuel Gage
162
Message Center
162
Service Traction System Warning Message
163
Traction Active Message
163
Low Oil Pressure Message
165
Low Engine Oil Level Message
165
Change Engine Oil Message
166
Low Tire Message
166
Door Ajar Warning Message
167
Trunk Ajar Warning Message
167
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
168
Low Fuel Warning Message
169
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
169
Service Vehicle Soon Message
170
Highbeam out Warning Message
170
Driver Information Center (DIC)
171
Compass Variance
172
Service and Appearance Care
174
Trip Computer
174
Fuel
174
Setting the Time
175
Audio System(S)
175
Radio with Cassette
176
Playing the Radio
177
Finding a Station
178
Setting Preset Stations
178
Rds Messages
180
Radio Messages
181
Playing a Cassette Tape
184
Cassette Tape Messages
185
CD Adapter Kits
185
Radio with CD
186
XM™ Radio Satellite Service (Usa Only)
186
Playing a Compact Disc
195
Radio with Cassette and CD
197
Theft-Deterrent Feature
211
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
212
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
213
Fm Stereo
213
Understanding Radio Reception
213
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
213
Care of Your CD Player
214
Care of Your Cds
214
Backglass Antenna
215
Chime Level Adjustment
216
Vehicle Customization Settings
216
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
217
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
218
Defensive Driving
218
Drunken Driving
218
Control of a Vehicle
221
Braking
222
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
222
Braking in Emergencies
224
Traction Control System (TCS)
225
Steering
226
Power Steering
226
Steering Tips
226
Steering in Emergencies
227
Off-Road Recovery
228
Passing
229
Loss of Control
230
Driving at Night
232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
233
Driving through Deep Standing Water
235
Driving through Flowing Water
235
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
235
City Driving
236
Freeway Driving
237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
238
Highway Hypnosis
239
Hill and Mountain Roads
239
Winter Driving
241
Driving on Snow or Ice
242
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
244
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
246
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
246
Towing
247
Towing Your Vehicle
247
Recreational Vehicle Towing
247
Dinghy Towing
247
Loading Your Vehicle
248
Dolly Towing
248
Towing a Trailer
250
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
251
Weight of the Trailer
252
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
252
Safety Chains
253
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
253
Trailer Brakes
253
Driving with a Trailer
254
Following Distance
254
Making Turns
254
Driving on Grades
255
Parking on Hills
255
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
255
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
256
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
256
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
257
Service
259
Doing Your Own Service Work
260
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
260
Fuel
261
Gasoline Octane
261
Gasoline Specifications
261
California Fuel
262
Additives
262
Fuels in Foreign Countries
262
Filling Your Tank
263
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
265
Checking Things under the Hood
266
Hood Release
266
Engine Compartment Overview
268
Engine Oil
272
When to Add Engine Oil
273
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
274
Engine Oil Additives
276
Using the Radio
277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
278
What to Do with Used Oil
278
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
280
Checking the Fluid Level
281
How to Add Fluid
282
Engine Coolant
283
What to Use
284
Checking Coolant
284
Adding Coolant
285
Radiator Pressure Cap
286
Engine Overheating
286
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
286
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
287
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
288
Cooling System
289
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
294
Power Steering Fluid
299
Adding Washer Fluid
300
Windshield Washer Fluid
300
Brakes
301
Brake Fluid
301
What to Add
302
Brake Wear
303
Battery
304
Brake Adjustment
304
Replacing Brake System Parts
304
Vehicle Storage
305
Jump Starting
305
Headlamp Aiming
311
Bulb Replacement
312
Halogen Bulbs
312
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
312
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
314
Back-Up Lamps
315
Replacement Bulbs
315
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
316
Tires
317
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
318
When to Check
318
Tire Pressure Monitor System
319
Tire Inspection and Rotation
321
When It Is Time for New Tires
322
Buying New Tires
323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
324
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
325
Wheel Replacement
325
Used Replacement Wheels
326
Tire Chains
327
If a Tire Goes Flat
327
Changing a Flat Tire
328
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
329
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
337
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
339
Compact Spare Tire
340
Appearance Care
341
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
341
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
341
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
342
Using Cleaner on Fabric
342
Cleaning Vinyl
343
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
343
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
343
Cleaning Leather
343
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
343
Care of Safety Belts
344
Weatherstrips
344
Washing Your Vehicle
344
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
344
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
344
Finish Care
345
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
345
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
346
Sheet Metal Damage
346
Finish Damage
346
Cleaning Tires
346
Underbody Maintenance
347
Chemical Paint Spotting
347
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
347
Vehicle Identification
349
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
349
Service Parts Identification Label
349
Electrical System
350
Add-On Electrical Equipment
350
Headlamp Wiring
350
Windshield Wiper Fuses
350
Power Windows and Other Power Options
351
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
351
Driver's Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block
352
Passenger's Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block
354
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper)
356
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower)
357
Capacities and Specifications
359
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
361
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
363
Introduction
364
Maintenance Requirements
364
Maintenance Schedule
364
Your Vehicle and the Environment
364
How this Section Is Organized
365
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
366
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
366
Scheduled Maintenance
367
Engine Oil Level Check
372
At each Fuel Fill
372
At Least Once a Month
372
Tire Inflation Check
372
Cassette Tape Player Service
372
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
372
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
372
Engine Coolant Level Check
372
At Least Once a Year
373
Key Lock Cylinders Service
373
Wiper Blade Check
373
Starter Switch Check
374
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
375
Underbody Flushing Service
375
At Least Twice a Year
373
Exhaust System Inspection
376
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
376
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
376
Brake System Inspection
377
Engine Cooling System Inspection
377
Fuel System Inspection
377
Throttle System Inspection
377
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
378
Part E: Maintenance Record
379
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
381
Customer Assistance Information
382
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
382
Online Owner Center
383
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
384
Customer Assistance Offices
384
Overseas – Customer Assistance
384
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
385
Roadside Assistance Program
385
Courtesy Transportation
387
Canadian Roadside Assistance
387
Plan Ahead When Possible
388
Transportation Options
388
Additional Program Information
389
Reporting Safety Defects
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
390
Service Bulletins
391
Service Manuals
391
Service Publications Ordering Information
391
Owner's Information
391
Current and Past Model Order Forms
392
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Chevrolet 2003 Impala Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2003 Impala
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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