Section |
Page |
2001 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual |
1 |
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24 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers |
25 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
26 |
Adults |
26 |
Driver Position |
26 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
26 |
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster |
28 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
33 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
34 |
Air Bag Systems |
35 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
38 |
Where are the air bags? |
38 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
40 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
41 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
41 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
41 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
43 |
Center Front Passenger Position |
44 |
Lap Belt |
44 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
45 |
Rear Seat Passenger Positions |
45 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
45 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
49 |
Children |
51 |
Infants and Young Children |
51 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
55 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
58 |
Top Strap |
59 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
60 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
63 |
Older Children |
67 |
Safety Belt Extender |
70 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
70 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
70 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
71 |
Windows |
72 |
Power Windows |
73 |
Keys |
74 |
Door Locks |
76 |
Power Door Locks |
77 |
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks |
77 |
Rear-Door Security Locks |
78 |
Lockout Protection Feature |
78 |
Leaving Your Vehicle |
78 |
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) |
79 |
Operation |
80 |
Panic Alarm Button |
80 |
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped) |
80 |
Illumination on Remote Activation |
81 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
81 |
Battery Replacement |
81 |
Resynchronization |
82 |
Trunk |
83 |
Trunk Lock |
83 |
Remote Trunk Release |
83 |
Trunk Assist Handle |
84 |
Trunk Release Handle |
85 |
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit |
85 |
Trunk Release Sensor Trap Alert System (If Equipped) |
86 |
Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor |
87 |
Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor |
87 |
Theft |
88 |
Key in the Ignition |
88 |
Parking at Night |
88 |
Parking Lots |
88 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) |
89 |
Arming with the Power Lock Switch |
89 |
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
90 |
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter |
90 |
Disarming with Your Key |
90 |
Vehicle Customization Settings |
90 |
Passlock |
98 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
99 |
Ignition Positions |
99 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
100 |
Starting Your Engine |
100 |
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine |
101 |
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine |
102 |
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) |
103 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
103 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
104 |
Parking Brake |
109 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
110 |
Column Shift |
110 |
Console Shift |
111 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
112 |
Torque Lock |
112 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
113 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
113 |
Engine Exhaust |
114 |
Running Your Engine While You re Parked |
114 |
Horn |
115 |
Tilt Wheel |
115 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
116 |
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator |
116 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
117 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
117 |
Flash-to-Pass Feature |
117 |
Windshield Wipers |
117 |
Windshield Washer |
118 |
Cruise Control (If Equipped) |
119 |
Setting Cruise Control |
120 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
121 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
121 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
121 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
121 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
122 |
Ending Cruise Control |
122 |
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory |
122 |
Exterior Lamps |
122 |
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control |
123 |
Delayed Headlamp Illumination |
124 |
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) |
124 |
Interior Lamps |
125 |
Instrument Panel Brightness Control |
125 |
Courtesy Lamps |
125 |
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) |
125 |
Delayed Entry Lighting |
126 |
Delayed Exit Lighting |
126 |
Parade Mode |
126 |
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps |
126 |
Reading Lamps (If Equipped) |
126 |
Dome Lamp |
126 |
Battery Rundown Protection |
127 |
Mirrors |
127 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Map Lamps |
127 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option) |
128 |
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) |
128 |
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (Option) |
129 |
Power Outside Mirrors |
130 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
130 |
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) |
130 |
Storage Compartments |
131 |
Glove Box |
131 |
Front Armrest (If Equipped) |
131 |
Center Console (If Equipped) |
131 |
Rear Seat Armrest and Cupholder (If Equipped) |
131 |
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped) |
131 |
Ashtrays and Lighter |
131 |
Sun Visors |
132 |
Visor Vanity Mirrors |
132 |
Accessory Power Outlet |
133 |
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) |
134 |
Cellular Phone Readiness Package (Option) |
134 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
135 |
Safety and Security Services |
136 |
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) |
137 |
OnStar System Limitations |
137 |
Assist Handles |
137 |
Garment Hooks |
137 |
Power Sunroof (Option) |
138 |
HomeLink Transmitter (Option) |
139 |
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter |
140 |
Operating the Transmitter |
141 |
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature |
142 |
Erasing Channels |
143 |
Accessories |
143 |
The Instrument Panel Your Information System |
144 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
146 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
148 |
Trip Odometer |
148 |
Tachometer (If Equipped) |
148 |
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators |
149 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
149 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
150 |
Brake System Warning Light |
151 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (If Equipped) |
152 |
Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 V6 Engine) |
152 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
153 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) |
154 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
155 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
155 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
156 |
Low Oil Pressure Light |
157 |
Cruise Light (If Equipped) |
157 |
Fuel Gage |
158 |
Message Center |
158 |
Modes |
159 |
Service Traction System (If Equipped) |
159 |
Traction Active (If Equipped) |
159 |
Battery Life Indicator |
160 |
Hot Coolant Temp |
160 |
Low Coolant Level |
161 |
Low Oil Pressure |
161 |
Low Eng Oil Level |
162 |
Change Engine Oil |
162 |
Door Ajar |
163 |
Security |
163 |
Low Brake Fluid |
164 |
Low Fuel |
164 |
Low Washer Fluid |
165 |
Low Tire Pressure (If Equipped) |
165 |
Service Vehicle Soon |
166 |
Trunk Open |
166 |
Highbeam Out |
167 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option) |
167 |
Compass Variance |
169 |
Setting the Variance |
169 |
Automatic Compass Calibration |
169 |
Manual Compass Calibration |
170 |
Error Displays |
170 |
Trip Computer |
170 |
Resetting the Trip Computer |
170 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
171 |
Comfort Controls |
172 |
Manual Single Zone Climate Control |
172 |
Fan Knob |
172 |
Temperature Knob |
172 |
Mode Knob |
172 |
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped) |
174 |
Fan Knob |
174 |
Driver s Temperature Lever |
174 |
Passenger s Temperature Lever |
174 |
Mode Knob |
174 |
Air Conditioning |
176 |
Heating |
176 |
Ventilation |
176 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
176 |
Rear Window Defogger |
177 |
Ventilation System |
178 |
Ventilation Tips |
178 |
Audio Systems |
179 |
Setting the Clock |
179 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System |
179 |
AM-FM Stereo |
180 |
Playing the Radio |
180 |
Finding a Station |
180 |
Setting the Tone |
181 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
182 |
Radio Calibration |
182 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
183 |
Playing the Radio Finding a Station |
183 |
Setting the Tone |
184 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
185 |
Using RDS |
186 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
189 |
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat |
191 |
CD Adapter Kits |
192 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option) |
192 |
Playing the Radio |
192 |
Finding a Station |
193 |
Setting the Tone |
194 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
195 |
Using RDS |
196 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
199 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Option) |
201 |
Playing the Radio |
201 |
Finding a Station |
202 |
Setting the Tone |
203 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
204 |
Using RDS |
204 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
207 |
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat |
209 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
209 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non- RDS Radios |
211 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped) |
211 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) |
212 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
213 |
AM |
213 |
FM Stereo |
213 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
213 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
214 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
215 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
215 |
Backglass Antenna |
216 |
Vehicle Customization Settings |
216 |
Chime Level Adjustment |
216 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
217 |
Defensive Driving |
218 |
Drunken Driving |
219 |
Control of a Vehicle |
222 |
Braking |
222 |
Anti-Lock Brakes (If Equipped) |
223 |
Using Anti- Lock |
225 |
Braking in Emergencies |
225 |
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine) |
225 |
Steering |
227 |
Power Steering |
227 |
Steering Tips |
227 |
Driving on Curves |
227 |
Steering in Emergencies |
228 |
Off-Road Recovery |
229 |
Passing |
230 |
Loss of Control |
231 |
Skidding |
231 |
Driving at Night |
232 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
234 |
Hydroplaning |
235 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
236 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
236 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
236 |
City Driving |
237 |
Freeway Driving |
238 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
239 |
Highway Hypnosis |
240 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
240 |
Winter Driving |
242 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
243 |
If You re Caught in a Blizzard |
244 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
246 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
246 |
Towing a Trailer |
248 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
249 |
Weight of the Trailer |
249 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
250 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires |
251 |
Hitches |
251 |
Safety Chains |
251 |
Trailer Brakes |
251 |
Driving with a Trailer |
252 |
Following Distance |
252 |
Passing |
252 |
Backing Up |
252 |
Making Turns |
253 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
253 |
Driving On Grades |
253 |
Parking on Hills |
254 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
254 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
254 |
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing |
254 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
255 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
256 |
Other Warning Devices |
257 |
Jump Starting |
257 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
263 |
Engine Overheating |
263 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
263 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
264 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
265 |
Cooling System |
266 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank |
268 |
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator |
270 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
275 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
276 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
277 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
279 |
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools |
284 |
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools |
285 |
Compact Spare Tire |
286 |
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
287 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
287 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
288 |
Service |
289 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
289 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
290 |
Fuel |
290 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
292 |
Filling Your Tank |
292 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
295 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
295 |
Hood Release |
296 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
297 |
Engine Oil |
299 |
Checking Engine Oil |
299 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
300 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
301 |
Engine Oil Additives |
304 |
When to Change Engine Oil |
304 |
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message |
305 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
305 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
306 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
307 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
308 |
When to Check and Change |
308 |
How to Check |
309 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
309 |
How to Add Fluid |
311 |
Engine Coolant |
311 |
What to Use |
312 |
Checking Coolant |
313 |
Adding Coolant |
314 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
315 |
Power Steering Fluid |
315 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
315 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
316 |
What to Use |
316 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
316 |
What to Use |
316 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
316 |
Brakes |
318 |
Brake Fluid |
318 |
What to Add |
319 |
Brake Wear |
320 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
320 |
Brake Adjustment |
320 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
321 |
Battery |
321 |
Vehicle Storage |
321 |
Bulb Replacement |
322 |
Halogen Bulbs |
322 |
Headlamps, Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps |
322 |
Headlamp Aiming |
324 |
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) |
324 |
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal and Rear Sidemarker Lamps |
325 |
Back-Up Lamp |
326 |
Rear Courtesy Lamps |
326 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
327 |
Tires |
328 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
329 |
When to Check |
329 |
How to Check |
329 |
Tire Inflation Monitor System (If Equipped) |
330 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
331 |
When It s Time for New Tires |
333 |
Buying New Tires |
333 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
334 |
Treadwear |
335 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
335 |
Temperature A, B, C |
335 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
336 |
Wheel Replacement |
336 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
337 |
Tire Chains |
337 |
Appearance Care |
338 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
338 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
338 |
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric |
339 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
339 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
340 |
Cleaning Leather |
340 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
340 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
340 |
Care of Safety Belts |
340 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
341 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades |
341 |
Weatherstrips |
341 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
342 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
342 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
342 |
Finish Care |
342 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) |
343 |
Cleaning Tires |
343 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
343 |
Finish Damage |
344 |
Underbody Maintenance |
344 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
344 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
345 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
346 |
Engine Identification |
346 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
346 |
Electrical System |
347 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
347 |
Headlamp Wiring |
347 |
Windshield Wipers |
347 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
347 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
348 |
Driver s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
348 |
Passenger s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
350 |
Underhood Fuse Block (Upper) |
352 |
Underhood Fuse Block (Lower) |
353 |
Replacement Bulbs |
354 |
Capacities and Specifications |
354 |
Engine Specifications |
354 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
355 |
Vehicle Dimensions |
355 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
356 |
Introduction |
357 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
357 |
Maintenance Requirements |
357 |
How This Section is Organized |
358 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
359 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
359 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
360 |
Footnotes |
360 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
361 |
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance |
361 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
362 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
370 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
370 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
370 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
370 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
370 |
At Least Once a Month |
370 |
Tire Inflation Check |
370 |
Cassette Deck Service |
370 |
At Least Twice a Year |
371 |
Restraint System Check |
371 |
Wiper Blade Check |
371 |
Trunk Release Sensor Check |
371 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
371 |
Automatic Transaxle Check |
371 |
At Least Once a Year |
371 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
371 |
Body Lubrication Service |
371 |
Starter Switch Check |
372 |
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check |
372 |
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check |
373 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
373 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
373 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
374 |
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection |
374 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
374 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
374 |
Throttle System Inspection |
375 |
Brake System Inspection |
375 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
376 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
377 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
380 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
381 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
383 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
383 |
United States |
383 |
Canada |
384 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
384 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
384 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
385 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
386 |
Courtesy Transportation |
387 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
387 |
Transportation Options |
387 |
Shuttle Service |
387 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
387 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
388 |
Additional Program Information |
388 |
Warranty Information |
388 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
389 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
389 |