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yellowblue Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with with wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels, do not tow the vehicle more than 500 cumulative miles (800 km) or exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If these limitations must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. 5-9

Section	Page
2000 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual	1
Table of Contents -- 2000 Chevrolet Impala	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Manual Front Seat	9
Way Power Driver’s Seat (If Equipped) Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)	10
Heated Front Seat (If Equipped) Reclining Front Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	15
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	19
About Safety Belts	19
and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Adults	20
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Air Bag Systems	29
How the Air Bag Systems Work	32
Where are the air bags?	32
When should an air bag inflate?	34
What makes an air bag inflate?	35
How does an air bag restrain?	35
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	35
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	37
Center Front Passenger Position	37
Lap Belt	37
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	39
Lap-Shoulder Belt	39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Children	45
Smaller Children and Babies	45
Child Restraints	48
Where to Put the Restraint	52
Top Strap	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Larger Children	59
Safety Belt Extender	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	62
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Keys	65
Door Locks	67
Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power	68
Door Locks	68
Rear-Door Security Locks	69
Lockout Protection Feature	69
Leaving Your Vehicle	69
Remote Keyless Entry (Option)	69
Operation	70
Panic Alarm Button	71
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)	71
Illumination on Remote Activation	71
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	71
Battery Replacement	72
Resynchronization	73
Trunk	73
Trunk Lock	74
Remote Trunk Release	74
Theft	74
Key in the Ignition	74
Parking at Night	75
Parking Lots	75
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	75
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	76
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	76
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	76
Disarming with Your Key	76
Vehicle Customization Settings	77
Passlock	82
New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Switch	83
Starting Your Engine	84
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine	85
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	86
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	87
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	87
Automatic Transaxle Operation	88
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P)	94
Column Shift	94
Console Shift	95
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	96
Torque Lock	96
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	98
Windows	99
Power Windows	99
Horn	100
Tilt Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	101
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	101
Turn Signal On Chime	102
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	102
Flash-to-Pass Feature	102
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control	104
Setting Cruise Control	104
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	106
Using Cruise Control on Hills	106
Ending Cruise Control	106
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	106
Exterior Lamps	107
Daytime Running Lamps	108
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	108
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	109
Interior Lamps	109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	109
Courtesy Lamps	109
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped)	109
Delayed Entry Lighting	110
Delayed Exit Lighting	110
Parade Mode	110
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	110
Reading Lamps	110
Dome Lamp	110
Battery Rundown Protection Retained Accessory Power	111
Mirrors	111
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	111
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	112
Power Outside Mirrors	112
Convex Outside Mirror	113
Storage Compartments	113
Glove Box	113
Center Console (If Equipped)	113
Rear Seat Cupholder (If Equipped)	113
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)	113
Ashtrays and Lighter	114
Sun Visors	114
Visor Vanity Mirrors	114
Accessory Power Receptacle Auxiliary Power Connection	115
(Power Drop)	115
Cellular Phone Readiness Package (If Equipped)	116
OnStar	116
System (Option)	116
Assist Handles (If Equipped)	116
Garment Hooks	116
Power Sunroof (Option)	117
Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)	118
Programming the Transmitter	118
Operating the Transmitter	119
Training a Garage Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature	119
Erasing Channels	120
Accessories	120
The Instrument Panel	121
Your Information System	121
Instrument Panel Cluster	122
Speedometer and Odometer	124
Trip Odometer	124
Tachometer (If Equipped)	124
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	125
Safety Belt Reminder Light	125
Air Bag Readiness Light	126
Brake System Warning Light	127
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 V6 Engine)	128
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	130
If the Light Is Flashing	131
If the Light Is On Steady	131
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	132
Low Oil Pressure Light	133
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	133
Fuel Gage	134
Message Center	134
Modes	135
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM	135
BATTERY	135
HOT COOLANT TEMP	136
LOW COOLANT LEVEL	136
LOW OIL PRESSURE	136
LOW ENG OIL LEVEL	136
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	137
DOOR AJAR	137
SECURITY	137
LOW FUEL	137
LOW WASHER FLUID LOW TIRE PRESSURE	138
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON TRUNK OPEN	139
HIGHBEAM OUT	139
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)	140
Compass Variance	141
Setting the Variance	141
Automatic Compass Calibration	141
Manual Compass Calibration	142
Error Displays	142
Trip Computer	142
Resetting the Trip Computer	142
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	145
Manual Single Zone Climate Control	145
Fan Knob	145
Temperature Knob	145
Mode Knob	145
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	147
Fan Knob	147
Driver’s Temperature Lever	147
Passenger’s Temperature Lever	147
Mode Knob	148
Air Conditioning Heating	149
Ventilation	149
Defogging and Defrosting	149
Rear Window Defogger	150
Ventilation System	151
Ventilation Tips	151
Audio Systems	152
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System	152
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	152
AM FM Stereo	153
Playing the Radio	153
Finding a Station	153
Setting the Tone	154
Adjusting the Speakers	154
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	155
Playing the Radio	155
Finding a Station	156
Setting the Tone	157
Adjusting the Speakers Using RDS Mode	158
Playing a Cassette Tape	160
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	162
CD Adapter Kits	162
Playing a Compact Disc	162
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	164
Playing the Radio	164
Finding a Station	165
Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers	166
Using RDS Mode	166
Playing a Compact Disc	169
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	170
Playing the Radio	170
Finding a Station	171
Setting the Tone	172
Adjusting the Speakers	172
Using RDS Mode	173
Playing a Cassette Tape	175
Playing a Compact Disc	176
Theft-Deterrent Feature	178
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios	178
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	178
Understanding Radio Reception	179
AM	179
FM Stereo	179
Tips About Your Audio System	180
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	181
Care of Your Compact Discs	182
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	182
Backglass Antenna	183
Vehicle Customization Settings	183
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	184
Defensive Driving	185
Drunken Driving	186
Control of a Vehicle Braking	189
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)	190
Using Anti- Lock	192
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)	192
Braking in Emergencies	194
Steering	194
Power Steering	194
Steering Tips	194
Driving on Curves	194
Steering in Emergencies	195
Off-Road Recovery	196
Passing	197
Loss of Control	198
Skidding	198
Driving at Night	199
Night Vision	200
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	201
Hydroplaning	202
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water	203
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	203
City Driving	204
Freeway Driving	205
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	206
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	207
Winter Driving	209
Driving on Snow or Ice	210
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	211
Recreational Vehicle Towing	213
Loading Your Vehicle	213
Towing a Trailer	215
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	216
Weight of the Trailer	216
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	217
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires	218
Hitches	218
Safety Chains	218
Trailer Brakes	218
Driving with a Trailer	219
Following Distance	219
Passing	219
Backing Up	219
Making Turns	220
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	220
Driving On Grades	220
Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	221
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	221
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	221
Section 5 Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Other Warning Devices	224
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	230
Engine Overheating	231
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	231
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	232
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	233
Cooling System	234
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	236
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	239
If a Tire Goes Flat	244
Changing a Flat Tire	245
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	246
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	248
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	253
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	254
Compact Spare Tire	255
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	256
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	256
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	258
Service	259
Doing Your Own Service Work	259
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	260
Fuel	260
Fuels in Foreign Countries	262
Filling Your Tank	263
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood	265
Hood Release	266
Engine Oil	269
Checking Engine Oil	269
When to Add Engine Oil	270
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	271
Engine Oil Additives	274
When to Change Engine Oil	274
How to Reset the Change Oil Message	274
What to Do with Used Oil	275
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	275
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	277
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	277
When to Check and Change	277
How to Check	278
Checking the Fluid Level	278
How to Add Fluid	280
Engine Coolant	280
What to Use	281
Checking Coolant	282
Adding Coolant	283
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid	284
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	284
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	285
What to Use	285
Windshield Washer Fluid	285
What to Use	285
Adding Washer Fluid	285
Brakes	287
Brake Fluid	287
What to Add	288
Brake Wear	289
Brake Pedal Travel	289
Brake Adjustment	290
Replacing Brake System Parts	290
Battery	290
Vehicle Storage	290
Bulb Replacement	291
Halogen Bulbs	291
Headlamps	291
Headlamp Aiming	293
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp	293
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	295
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp	295
Rear Sidemarker Lamp	297
Back-Up Lamp	298
Rear Courtesy Lamps	298
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	299
Tires	300
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	301
When to Check	301
How to Check	301
Tire Inflation Monitor System (If Equipped)	302
Tire Inspection and Rotation	303
When It’s Time for New Tires	305
Buying New Tires	305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	306
Treadwear	306
Traction	307
AA, A, B, C	307
Temperature	307
A, B, C	307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	307
Wheel Replacement	307
Used Replacement Wheels	308
Tire Chains	309
Appearance Care	309
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	310
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	310
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	310
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Fabric Protection	311
Cleaning Vinyl	311
Cleaning Leather	312
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	312
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	312
Care of Safety Belts	312
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	312
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	313
Weatherstrips	313
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Washing Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	314
Finish Care	314
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	314
Cleaning Tires	315
Sheet Metal Damage	315
Finish Damage	315
Underbody Maintenance	315
Chemical Paint Spotting	315
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	317
Engine Identification	317
Service Parts Identification Label	317
Electrical System	317
Add-On Electrical Equipment	317
Headlamp Wiring	318
Windshield Wipers	318
Power Windows and Other Power Options	318
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	318
Driver’s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	319
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block	321
Underhood Fuse Block #1	322
Underhood Fuse Block #2	323
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications	325
Engine Specifications	326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	326
Vehicle Dimensions	326
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	328
Introduction	329
Your Vehicle and the Environment	329
Maintenance Requirements	329
How This Section is Organized	330
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	331
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	331
Scheduled Maintenance	331
Footnotes	332
Scheduled Maintenance	333
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	333
Scheduled Maintenance	334
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	342
At Each Fuel Fill	342
Engine Oil Level Check	342
Engine Coolant Level Check	342
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	342
At Least Once a Month	342
Tire Inflation Check	342
Cassette Deck Service	342
At Least Twice a Year	343
Restraint System Check	343
Wiper Blade Check	343
Weatherstrip Lubrication	343
Automatic Transaxle Check	343
At Least Once a Year	343
Key Lock Cylinders Service	343
Body Lubrication Service	343
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	344
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	345
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	345
Underbody Flushing Service	345
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	346
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	346
Exhaust System Inspection	346
Engine Cooling System Inspection	346
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection	347
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	348
Part E: Maintenance Record	349
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	352
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	353
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	355
Customer Assistance Offices	355
United States	355
Canada	356
All Overseas Locations	356
Caribbean Numbers	356
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	356
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	357
Canadian Roadside Assistance	358
Courtesy Transportation	359
Plan Ahead When Possible	359
Transportation Options	359
Shuttle Service	359
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	359
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	360
Additional Program Information	360