center console CHEVROLET IMPALA 2002 8.G Owners Manual

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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open,
lift the latch.
Front Armrest (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has the split bench front seat, there is an
armrest located in the center of the seat. Dual cupholders
are located in front of the armrest.
Center Console (If Equipped)
The console has cupholders, a cassette tape and CD
storage area and a coinholder. To open the console's
storage area, pull up on the latch located in the front of
the console lid.
Rear Seat Armrest and Cupholder
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat, there will
be two cupholders in the rear seat armrest. To access
them, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the
top of your center back seat cushion.
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind or inside the
net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp
turns or quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.

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Ashtrays and Lighter
The front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or
on the console. To remove the instrument panel ashtray,
open it, push down on the locking tab and pull out
the ashtray.
To remove the console ashtray, open the ashtray door,
lift up on the ashtray and pull it out.
If your vehicle is equipped with a center console, a rear
ashtray is located behind a small door at the rear of the
console. Push on the right side of the door. The ashtray
will then turn to the right for usage. You can only access
the ashtray by pushing on the door's right side. To
remove the ashtray, push down on the snuffer located in
the middle of the ashtray and lift it out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also move them from side to side. The visors also
have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps
come on when you open the cover.

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Accessory Power Outlet
Your vehicle has a
12
-volt outlet which
can be used to plug in
electrical equipment such
as a cellular telephone, a
compact disc player, etc.
Console Version Shown
On vehicles with a center console, it is located at the
rear of the console. Lift the cover to access the outlet.
Close the cover when not using the outlet.On vehicles without a center console, it is located in the
ashtray drawer to the right of the ashtray. Remove the
rubber cover to access the outlet. When not using the
outlet, make sure the cover is on it.
NOTICE:
When using accessory power outlets:

Maximum load of any outlet should not
exceed the amperage rating.

Be sure to turn off electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain the battery.

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Power Sunroof (Option)
Your vehicle may have an express-open sunroof. It
includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and a sunshade.
The switch is located on the overhead console if the
vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center
(DIC). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DIC,
sunroof switch is located on the roof panel headliner.
To open the power
sunroof, press the
switch to the rear twice
and the power sunroof
will fully open.
DIC Version Shown
The switch works only when the ignition is in ACC, ON
or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.Open/Express
-Open:To activate the express-open
feature, push the switch rearward. You can stop the
power sunroof before it is completely open by pushing
the switch forward.
Vent:Your sunroof also has a vent feature. It can
be activated from the closed sunroof position by
pushing the switch once rearward. To close, push and
hold the sunroof switch forward. When using this
feature, the sunshade should be fully opened in the
rearward position.
The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it
rearward or automatically by opening the power
sunroof. You will need to close the sunshade manually
by sliding it forward.
Close:To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and
hold until the sunroof motor stops, or release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.

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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
B. Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped)
C. Multifunction Lever
D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
F. Audio System
G. Air Vent
H. Exterior Lamps ControlI. Remote Trunk Release Button
J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
K. Hood Release
L. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped)
M. Ignition Switch
N. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped)
O. Climate Controls
P. Glove Box