2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 37

Keys, Doors and Windows The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur: . 2-7 Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . The vehicle's key is in the ignition. The vehicle's hood is open. The hazard warning flashers are on. The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. The content theft-deterrent alarm has been activated. Two remote vehicle starts, or one start with a time extension, have already been provided for that ignition cycle. { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . . . . . . . . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent (Continued) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening. From the outside, use the key in the driver door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To lock or unlock the driver side door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise. To lock or unlock the door from the inside, push or pull the manual lock knob. .