2006 Chevrolet Impala Owners Manual

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further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. It is important to check your oil regularly Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-54 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-72. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 6-9 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in OFF. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. 6-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-17. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System 6-12 Usage Windshield Washer Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number AC Delco Part Number Automatic Transaxle Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6 Engine and 3.9L V6 Engine 3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3.5L V6, 3.5L Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s – 22 inches (56.0 cm) Passenger’s-Driver’s – 22 inches (56.0 cm) 24224522 10350737 89017342 89017342 88984215 15284938 12591131 12571164 19120351 19120352 — — PF61 PF61 PF46 CF132 41-100 41-985 — — 6-13 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-14 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-16 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..................................................7-9 Collision Damage Repair ................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..............................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ..............................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .........................................7-14 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (cid:127) Dealership name and location. (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual (United States only). (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United States only). Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-3 (cid:127) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 7-4 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 7-5 Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA, (1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. 7-7 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available, for up to a maximum of ﬁve days. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available, up to a ﬁve-day maximum. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. 7-8 Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-9 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. 7-11 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. 7-12 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 7-13 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 7-14 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-15 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-16 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-17 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-68 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-92 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-28 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-27 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ......... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-68 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-61 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-67 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-61 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ....... 1-62 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-60 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-57 Antenna, Backglass ......................................... 3-82 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .......................................... 3-83 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-88 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-86 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-89 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-87 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-83 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-85 Finish Care ................................................. 5-87 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-89 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-86 Leather ...................................................... 5-85 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-89 Tires .......................................................... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-90 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-86 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-87 Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-18 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-58 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-80 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 3-82 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-82 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-82 Radio with CD .................................... 3-61, 3-65 Audio System(s) (cont.) Setting the Time .......................................... 3-60 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-80 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-83 Automatic Door Lock ....................................... 2-11 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-24 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-48 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-48 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................. 5-50 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-66 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-82 Battery .......................................................... 5-42 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-17 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-21 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-9 Parking ...................................................... 2-27 System Warning Light .................................. 3-30 Brakes .......................................................... 5-40 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-20 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-97 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-13, 2-31, 4-24, 4-36 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-86 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-82 Your CDs ................................................... 3-82 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-42 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ....... 1-24 Center Seat ..................................................... 1-8 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-71 Charging System Light .................................... 3-30 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-34 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-89 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-43 Older Children ............................................. 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ................................... 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-51 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-42 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-18 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-88 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-87 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-85 Finish Care ................................................. 5-87 Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-83 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-86 Cleaning (cont.) Leather ...................................................... 5-85 Tires .......................................................... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-86 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-87 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-23 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-22 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-29 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-83 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-17 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-42 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-33 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-32 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-23 Cooling System .............................................. 5-31 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-15 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-38 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-41 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ....................................... 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... 3-16 Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... 3-16 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-14 Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) ................. 2-24 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-15 Door Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-11 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-39 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-39 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-53 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-16 City ........................................................... 4-19 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-20 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-22 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-17 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-29 Winter ........................................................ 4-24 E Eight-Way Power Seats ..................................... 1-3 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-92 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-92 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-93 Power Windows and Other Power Options ......... 5-92 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-94 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-92 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Battery ....................................................... 5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-34 Coolant ...................................................... 5-26 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-33 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-32 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-31 Oil ............................................................. 5-17 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-31 Overheating ................................................ 5-29 Starting ...................................................... 2-22 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-16 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-31 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-13 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-89 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-71 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-81 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-23 Power Steering ........................................... 5-38 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-39 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-37 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-15 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-8 ............................................................... 5-4 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Fuel (cont.) Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-38 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-92 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-93 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-94 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-92 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-33 Fuel .......................................................... 3-38 Speedometer .............................................. 3-26 Tachometer ................................................. 3-26 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-37 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-41 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Fuses Gage Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-92 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-48 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System .................................... 3-14 Delayed ..................................................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ................. 5-48 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-19 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-38 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16 I Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-21 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-35 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-60 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-15 Cluster ....................................................... 3-25 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-55 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-17 Courtesy .................................................... 3-15 Dome ........................................................ 3-15 Lamps (cont.) LATCH System Light Exterior ...................................................... 3-13 Fog ........................................................... 3-15 Reading ..................................................... 3-17 Child Restraints ........................................... 1-43 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-31 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-30 Charging System ......................................... 3-30 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-32 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-37 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-38 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-34 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-28 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .................... 3-26 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-26 Security ..................................................... 3-37 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-32 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-32 Delayed Entry ............................................. 3-16 Delayed Exit ............................................... 3-16 Entry ......................................................... 3-16 Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-17 Lighting Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-29 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-11 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-4 Manual Passenger Seat .................................... 1-2 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ....... 2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-34 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-34 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-20 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-26 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-17 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-36 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-20 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-32 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-35 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-22 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-34 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-34 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 5-31 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-17 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-28 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-30 Parking Brake ........................................................ 2-27 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-23 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-63 Passing ......................................................... 4-13 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-19 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-17 Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Eight-Way Seats ........................................... 1-3 Electrical System ......................................... 5-92 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-22 Six-Way Seats .............................................. 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Pressure Cap ................................................. 5-28 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-31 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............... 2-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-15 R Radios .......................................................... 3-58 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-82 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-82 Radio with CD .................................... 3-61, 3-65 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-60 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-80 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-81 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-29 Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-42 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-42 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® .............................................. 2-33 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-33 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-33 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-34 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-73 10 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-52 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-14 General Motors ........................................... 7-14 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-69 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-69 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-22 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-29 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-32 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ............................ 3-26 Pretensioners .............................................. 1-31 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-26 Care of ...................................................... 5-86 Center Front Passenger Position .................... 1-24 Driver Position ............................................ 1-16 Safety Belts (cont.) How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ........ 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................... 1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-24 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-11 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 1-23 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Center Seat .................................................. 1-8 Eight-Way Power Seats .................................. 1-3 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-4 Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5 Six-Way Power Seats .................................... 1-2 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-50 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-48 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-51 Security Light ................................................. 3-37 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-34 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-67 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-60 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-89 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-28 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-23 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-83 Installing .................................................... 5-75 Removing ................................................... 5-73 Storing ....................................................... 5-81 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-97 Speedometer .................................................. 3-26 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-8 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-22 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-80 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-42 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-42 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-41 Glove Box .................................................. 2-41 Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-42 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-42 Sunglasses Storage Compartment .................. 2-41 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-28 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-42 Tachometer .................................................... 3-26 Taillamps Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 5-50 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-32 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-80 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-19 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 12 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-33 Tires ............................................................. 5-54 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-88 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-66 Chains ....................................................... 5-71 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-72 Cleaning .................................................... 5-89 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-83 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-71 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-60 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-64 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-75 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-61 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-81 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-55 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-68 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-69 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-69 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-65 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-34 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-36 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-34 Traction Transaxle Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-32 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-24 Trunk ............................................................ 2-13 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-81 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-68 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-37 Operation ................................................... 2-37 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-29 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-53 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-91 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-91 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-22 Visors ........................................................... 2-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-69 Different Size .............................................. 5-67 Replacement ............................................... 5-69 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-42 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 13 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-87 Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-9 Fluid .......................................................... 5-39 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-52 Fuses ........................................................ 5-92 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-8 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-24 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-83 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2006 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-11 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-32 Airbag System ......................................... 1-54 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-69 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-2 Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Windows ................................................. 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-20 Mirrors .................................................... 2-33 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-35 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-37 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-41 Sunroof .................................................. 2-42 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-19 ........ 3-24 .................. 3-39 ....................................... 3-58 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-34 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-52 Tires ...................................................... 5-54 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-83 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-91 Electrical System ...................................... 5-92 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ..................... 5-97 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-14 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 06IMPALA A First Printing ©2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv (cid:127) (cid:127) These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Passenger Seat ..................................1-2 Six-Way Power Seats .....................................1-2 Eight-Way Power Seats ...................................1-3 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-4 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-5 Head Restraints .............................................1-7 Center Seat ...................................................1-8 Rear Seats .......................................................1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ...................................1-8 Safety Belts ...................................................1-11 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts .........1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-16 Driver Position ..............................................1-16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment .....................1-23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-24 Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-24 Center Front Passenger Position .....................1-24 Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....................1-29 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...............................1-31 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-31 Child Restraints .............................................1-32 Older Children ..............................................1-32 Infants and Young Children ............................1-35 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-38 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ......................................1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...................................................1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ....................................1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ....................................1-51 Airbag System ...............................................1-54 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-57 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-60 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-61 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-61 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........1-62 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-67 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-68 Restraint System Check ..................................1-69 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-69 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-69 1-1 Front Seats Six-Way Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat Your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat. Passenger’s Seat with 6-way Power Control and Manual Recline shown Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Your vehicle may have a 6-way power driver’s or passenger’s seat. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. 1-2 (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have an 8-way power driver’s seat. The controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. To recline or raise the seatback, press the vertical control rearward or forward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5 for more information. Driver’s Seat with 8-way Power Controls and Manual Lumbar shown 1-3 (cid:127) Manual Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons that control temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are located on the climate control panel. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar and 8-way Power Controls shown If your vehicle has manual lumbar, the lever is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat near the front of the seat cushion. Lift up on the lever repeatedly to increase lumbar support. Push down on the lever repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. Press the button once to warm the seat to a high temperature. Both lights below the heated seat symbol will come on. Press the button a second time to reduce the seat to a lower temperature. The bottom light will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. The heated seat feature will need to be turned on each time the ignition is turned off and back on again. 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have an 8-way power driver’s seat. The vertical control is used to recline the seatback and is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion rear of the horizontal power seat control. Press the front of the control to recline the seatback. Press the rear of the control to raise the seatback. Passenger’s Seat with Manual Recline and 6-way Power Control shown Your vehicle has manual recline on the front passenger’s seat. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to an upright position. 1-5 {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-6 Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Press the button on the side of the head restraint to lower it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-7 Center Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Flip and Fold Feature If your vehicle has this feature, you can ﬂip the bottom seat cushion(s) forward and fold the seatback(s) down for an extended ﬂat cargo area. To use this feature, do the following: 1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by using an object such as a car key. Insert the key into the slot in the mini buckle and press the release button. Your vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of the seat cushion. To use them, ﬂip the seat cushion forward. This seat can also be used as a storage area by lowering the seatback. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-42. The seatback doubles as an armrest for the driver or front passenger when the center seat is unoccupied. For information on safety belts for this position, see Center Front Passenger Position on page 1-24. 1-8 3. Lower the seatback(s) by pulling forward on the tab located on the outboard side of the seatback(s). Make sure the front seats are not reclined. If they are, the rear seatbacks will not fold down all the way. 2. Flip the bottom seat cushion forward by pulling up on the tab located in the center of the seat cushion where the seatback meets the seat cushion. There is a tab on both rear seats. Make sure the front seats are not reclined. If they are, the seat cushion will not ﬂip forward completely. 1-9 To return the seats to the normal position, do the following: {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1. Raise the seatback up and make sure it latches. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 2. Ensure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions. 1-10 3. Reconnect the rear center safety belt latch plate to the mini buckle. Make sure the safety belt label is facing the same direction as the release button of the mini buckle. Make sure the belt is not twisted. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure. 4. Flip the bottom seat cushion back into place. Push ﬁrmly on the seat cushion to make sure it is secure. When the seat is not in use, the seatback should be placed in upright, locked position, and the seat cushion should be in the down position.

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