2003 Chevrolet Impala Owners Manual

Checking .................................................... Replacing Parts ...........................................

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Restraints. Head ........................................... 1-6 Resynchronization ............................................. 2-7 2-19 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23 RoadsideAssistance Program ............................. 7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-32

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................

3-31

Care of ...................................................... 5-86 1-23 Center Front Passenger Position .................... Driver Position ............................................ 1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 ..... 1-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

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Children and Small Adults

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..... 1-28 1-25 Rear Seat Passengers Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-23 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-9 4-37 iii 6-5

Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols Scheduled Maintenance .....................................

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Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 ........................ 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks Six-Way Power Seats 1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat 1-7 Securing a Child Restraint

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Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-45 Rear Seat Position 1-45 1-48 Right Front Seat Position Service ........................................................... 5-3

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Adding Equipment to the Outside of

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Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................ 5-4 Engine Soon Light ... 3-36 Message ................................................. 3-45 Publications Ordering Information ..................... 7-9 Traction System Warning Message ................. 3-40 Vehicle Soon Message ................................. 3-47 Service Bulletins ............................................... 7-9 Se!Yke ?!e%!e!s ............................................... 7 E! 3-55, 3-65, 3-76 Setting Preset Stations 3-52 Setting the Time ............................................. Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) .......... 3-56, 3-66, 3-76 2-45 .................... Settings (Display Current Settings) Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-88 2-27 (P) ....................................... Shifting Into Park ................................... Shifting Out of Park (P) 2-30

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-17 Skidding ........................................................ 4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-84 Specifications. Capacities ............................... 5-1 01 Speedometer .................................................. 3-30 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-7 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-12 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ....................... 2-20 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-19 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering Column Shift Lever ............................. 2-28 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ..................................... 6-14 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-86 Storage Areas

Center Console Storage Area ........................ Convenience Net ......................................... Front SfnraCJF! 4 re?. ...................................... Glove Box .................................................. Rear Storage Area ....................................... Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... Skfek in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... Sun Visors ..................................................... Sunroof .........................................................

2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 5-79 5-81 4-30- 2-15 2-44

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Tachometer .................................. Taillamps

Turn Signal. Stoplamps and

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Sidemarker Lamps

5-57 ................................... TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-34 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-86 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-1 6 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-1 6 Passlock@ ................................................... 2-1 7 Throttle System Inspection ............................... 6-1 5 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 3-43 Tire Low Message .......................................... Tire Inflation Check ......................................... 6-10 TIRE MON (Tire Inflation Monitor Reset) ............ 2-46 Tires ..................................................... 5-60, 5-88 ........................................ Buying New Tires 5-66 Chains ....................................................... 5-70 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-71 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-82 5-70 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-61 Inflation - Tire Pressure .............................. Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-64 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-68 5-68 Wheel Replacement ..................................... When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-65

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.................... To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 2-22 the Instrument Panel ............................. Top of 5-85 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-41 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-42 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-30 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-37 Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... Towing a Trailer Your Vehicle ...........................................

4-31 ...................................... 4-34 4-31

Traction

Active Message ........................................... Control System (TCS) .................................... Control System Warning Light ....................... Service Traction System Warning Message

Trailer Brakes ................................................. Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual .............................................. Transmitter Verification ...................................... Transportation Options ...................................... ................................................ Trip Computer Trip Odometer ................................................ ................................ TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) Trunk ............................................................ Trunk Ajar Warning Message ............................ Trunk Assist Handle ........................................

3-40 4-9 3-34 ..... 3-40 4-37

5-23 2-23

7-9 2-5 7-7 3-51 3-30 2-51 2-10 3-44 2-11

Trunk Lock .................................................... 2-1 1 Trunk Release Sensor Check ........................... 6-1 1 Turn and Lane-Change Indicator ......................... 3-8 Turn SignaVMuItifunction Lever 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-39

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Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-45 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-48 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-25 Vinyl ............................................................. 5-85 Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................................... 2-15 Visors ........................................................... 2-15

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. ......................... Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) ......................... Understanding Radio Reception ........................ Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ United States ................................................... .............................. Used Replacement Wheels Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. Using HomeLink@ ...........................................

6-1 3 5-99 5-98 3-87 5-67 7-3 5-69 5-84 2-41

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5 Customization Settings ................................. 3-90 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-32 ................................. Service Soon Message 3-47 Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) 5-91 Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-91

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Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-27 Warnings

Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 ... Safety and Symbols ......................................... 111 Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv ................. 3-45 5-86 6-11 4-36 ........ 4-36 5-18 ............ 5-21 .... 5-27, 5-43

Washer Fluid Low Warning Message Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... Weight of the Trailer ........................................ Weight of What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ What to Do with Used Oil ......... What to Use ........................... Wheels

the Trailer Tongue

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Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When tb Change Engine Oil

(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................ When to Check ..............................................

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5-20 5-61

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When to Check and Change ............................ 5-23 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-42 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... Where to Put the Restraint ............................... Why Safety Belts Work .................................... Window Lock Out Windows .......................................................

4-40 1-40 1-10 ........................................... 2-15 2-13 Power ........................................................ 2-14 5-87 3-10 5-43 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ................ 6-10 Windshield Wiper

Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................... Windshield Washer ......................................... Fluid ..........................................................

Blade Replacement ...................................... Fuses ........................................................

5-59 5-92

Windshield Wipers ........... Winter Driving ................ Wiper Blade Check .........

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XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-90 XMTM Satellite Radio Service ............................ 3-87

Your Vehicle and the Environment .............

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