Chevrolet Automobile 2009 Impala User Manual

2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M  
OnStar® System  
 
A notice tells about something that can damage the  
vehicle.  
Safety Warnings and Symbols  
A circle with a slash  
through it is a safety  
Notice: These mean there is something that could  
damage your vehicle.  
symbol which means “Do  
Not,” “Do not do this,”  
or “Do not let this happen.”  
Many times, this damage would not be covered by the  
vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice  
tells what to do to help avoid the damage.  
There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use  
the same words, CAUTION or Notice.  
A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about  
things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore  
the warning.  
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.  
{ CAUTION:  
These mean there is something that could hurt  
you or other people.  
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your  
owner manual for additional instructions or information.  
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a  
service manual for additional instructions or information.  
Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid  
or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions.  
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Vehicle Symbol Chart  
. : Fuel Gage  
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on  
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information  
on the symbol, refer to the index.  
+ : Fuses  
i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer  
j : LATCH System Child Restraints  
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
: : Oil Pressure  
9 : Airbag Readiness Light  
# : Air Conditioning  
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®  
$ : Brake System Warning Light  
" : Charging System  
} : Power  
/ : Remote Vehicle Start  
> : Safety Belt Reminders  
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor  
F : Traction Control  
I : Cruise Control  
B : Engine Coolant Temperature  
O : Exterior Lamps  
M : Windshield Washer Fluid  
# : Fog Lamps  
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Section 1  
Seats and Restraint System  
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Head Restraints  
The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints  
in the outboard seating positions.  
{ CAUTION:  
With head restraints that are not installed and  
adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that  
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a  
crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all  
occupants are installed and adjusted properly.  
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint  
is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s  
head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury  
in a crash.  
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Push down on the head restraint after the button is  
released to make sure that it is locked in place.  
The head restraints are not designed to be removed.  
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head  
restraint, press the button, located on the top of the  
seatback, and push the restraint down.  
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If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved  
forward or rearward.  
Front Seats  
1. Lift the bar to unlock  
the seat.  
Manual Seats  
2. Slide the seat to the  
desired position and  
release the bar.  
{ CAUTION:  
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to  
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is  
moving. The sudden movement could startle and  
confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you  
do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when  
the vehicle is not moving.  
Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat  
is locked in place.  
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