ECO mode CHEVROLET IMPALA 2001 8.G Owners Manual

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The parts of the bag that come into contact with you
may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be
some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the
deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the
driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle,
nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can't get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a door.
Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock
the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air
bags inflate (if battery power is available). You can lock
the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using
the door lock and interior lamp controls.In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from
the right front passenger air bag.

Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an
air bag inflates, you'll need some new parts for your
air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag
system won't be there to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include air bag modules
and possibly other parts. The service manual for
your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal
sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish
between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe
frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped with a
crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records
information about the frontal air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of the system, when the system commands air bag
inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment.
The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake
and throttle data.

Let only qualified technicians work on your air
bag systems. Improper service can mean that an
air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer
for service.

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Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming
(Available with Remote Keyless Entry)

Return to Original Factory Settings
(Available for All)

Exit Vehicle Customization Mode
Entering Programming Mode: To reset or customize
the features, you must first enter the vehicle
customization main menu. To enter the main menu, do
the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and the radio to off.
2. Press and hold the DISP button on the radio for at
least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed.
3. Press the SEEK up or down arrows to scroll through
each available feature on your main menu.
4. Press the PREV or NEXT buttons to scroll through
the lower menu. An asterisk will appear next to the
item that is the current setting.The following information shows how to reset or
customize features after entering the main menu:
SETTINGS
-- Display Current Settings
OIL LIFE
-- Oil Life Reset: This feature allows you
to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil
change, see ªEngine Oilº in the Index. Be careful not
to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other
than when the oil has been changed. It can't be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the instrument panel
cluster and reset the oil life monitor:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until OIL
LIFE appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will then be displayed.
3. Press the DISP button to reset. A chime will be heard
to verify the new setting and DONE will be
displayed for one second.
The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset.
You can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.

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TIRE MON (Tire Inflation Monitor Reset): This
feature allows you to reset the tire pressure monitor after
checking all tire pressures, see ªTiresº in the Index.
To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from
the instrument panel cluster and reset the low tire
pressure monitor:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
TIRE MON appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will be displayed.
3. Press the DISP button to reset. A chime will be
heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be
displayed for one second.
The low tire pressure monitor is now reset. You can
either exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.
LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination): This
feature allows the headlamps and parking lamps to stay
on for a fixed amount of time after you exit the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: 30 SEC
-- 30 seconds.Mode 3: 60 SEC
-- 60 seconds.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
LT DELAY appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode by
following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock):
With the ignition in ON and the doors closed, this
feature allows the vehicle doors to automatically lock
and unlock when the driver shifts the transaxle into
and out of PARK (P).
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: LCK ONLY
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock off.
Mode 3: DRVR UNL
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock on (driver's door only).
Mode 4: ALL UNL
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock on.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it
was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
AUTOLOCK appears on the display.2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verification): This
feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the
remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or
unlock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.

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Mode 2: ON -- One flash for each remote lock/two
flashes for each remote unlock.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle
to a different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
FOB LIGHT appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. A new selection will be displayed with
an asterisk for one second.If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the first time a remote UNLOCK command is
received, three flashes will be seen and three horn chirps
heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since
last arming. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent Systemº
in the Index.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verification): This
feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: PARTIAL
-- One chirp for each remote LOCK
command/no chirp for remote UNLOCK command.
Mode 3: FULL
-- One chirp for each remote
LOCK command/two chirps for the first remote
UNLOCK command.

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle
to a different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
FOB HORN appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft
-deterrent
system, the first time the remote UNLOCK command is
received three chirps will be heard to indicate an alarm
condition has occurred since last arming. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent Systemº in the Index.The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
ALARM (Content Theft Operation): This feature
allows the content theft
-deterrent system to be turned
on or off.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ALRM OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: ALRM ON
-- Turns feature on.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
ALARM appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode by
following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)

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3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb): This feature allows the
content theft system trunk lock sensor to be disabled
or enabled.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: TRNK OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: TRNK ON
-- Turns feature on.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
TRNKJAMB appears on the display.2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode by
following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer): This feature allows you
to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when
the remote keyless entry transmitter is used.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: SHORT
-- Short Chirp (16 msec)
Mode 2: LONG
-- Long Chirp (32 msec)

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
CHIRP appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings): This
feature allows you to return all feature customization
settings back to their original factory settings. To reset
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
ORIG. SET appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. SET ALL will appear.
3. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The original factory settings are now reset. You can
either exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.
FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming): This feature allows you to match
the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle.
To match the transmitter do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
FOB PROG appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. BEGIN will be displayed.

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3. Press the DISP button to start programming. When
the message PUSH FOB flashes, press and hold the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter
at the same time for 15 seconds. A chime will be
heard to verify the transmitter is learned.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter.
The transmitter is programmed now. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode): This
feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization
programming. To exit do the following:

Scroll until EXIT appears on the display.

Press the DISP button to exit programming.
A chime will be heard to verify the exit.Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft
-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
-deterrent system. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock
cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled and the
engine will not start.
During normal operation, the SECURITY message will
be displayed after the key is turned to the ON ignition
position. See ªMessage Center, Securityº in the Index.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart
the engine.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY message
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn
the engine off. However, your Passlock system is not
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time. You
may also want to check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index). See your dealer for service.
In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in the Index for
more information.

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Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a
period of time after all the doors have been closed.
The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to
work. Immediately after all the doors have been closed,
the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work
until one of the following occurs:

The ignition is in ON,

the doors are locked or

an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened,
the timed illumination period will be canceled and the
interior lamps will remain on because a door is open.
Delayed Exit Lighting
This feature illuminates the interior for a period
of time after the key is removed from the ignition.
The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to
work. When the key is removed, interior illumination
will activate and remain on until one of the
following occurs:

The ignition is in ON,

the power door locks are activated or

an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.If during the illumination period a door is opened, the
timed illumination period will be canceled and the
interior lamps will remain on because a door is open.
Parade Mode
The instrument panel has an added feature called parade
mode. This feature prohibits the dimming of your
instrument panel displays during the daylight while
the headlamps are on so that you'll still be able to see
the displays.
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on
and off.
Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
The reading lamps are located on the assist handles in
the headliner. These lamps and the interior courtesy
lamps come on when any door is opened. Press the lens
to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn this lamp on by turning the headlamp
knob clockwise as far as it will go.