towing CHEVROLET IMPALA 2006 9.G Owner's Manual

(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check throttle system for interference or binding
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator
or cruise control cables.(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(m)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(n)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks,
or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that
no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,
is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident until
all matters have been taken care of. Move your
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger
or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the accident.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental
frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident.
This will help guard against post-accident legal
action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from
the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s
name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these
items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company
and policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the accident. They will walk you through
the information they will need. If they ask for a
police report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a
copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/
provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may
not be necessary. This is especially true if there are
no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
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R
Radios..........................................................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-85
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-85
Radio with CD....................................3-62, 3-67
Setting the Time..........................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-83
Understanding Reception..............................3-84
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-29
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-43
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-43
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-34
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-34
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-34
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-70
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-29
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-33
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light............................3-26
Pretensioners..............................................1-31
Reminder Light............................................3-26
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-65
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-34
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-34
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-32
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-25
Trunk............................................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-84
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-38
Operation...................................................2-38
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-52
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-92
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-17
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-45
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
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