CHEVROLET IMPALA 2007 9.G Owners Manual

Your panel of switches may not appear
exactly as they do in the examples above,
but they should be similar.
The switch positions on your hand-held
transmitter may be labeled, as follows:
A switch in the up position may be labeled
as “Up,” “+,” or “On.”
A switch in the down position may be
labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.”
A switch in the middle position may be
labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.”
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two PositionsExample of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions
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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings
from left to right as follows:
When a switch is in the up position,
write “Left.”
When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”
If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”
The switch settings that you wrote down in
Step 2 will now become the button strokes
you enter into the Universal Home Remote in
Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings
that you wrote down in Step 2, in order from
left to right, into the Universal Home Remote,
when completing Step 4.
3. From inside your vehicle, rst rmly press
all three buttons at the same time for about
three seconds. Release the buttons to put
the Universal Home Remote into
programming mode.4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each
switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s
Universal Home Remote. You will have two
and one-half minutes to complete Step 4.
Now press one button on the Universal Home
Remote for each switch setting as follows:
If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the
vehicle.
If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in
the vehicle.
If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle
button in the vehicle.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions,
again, rmly press and release all three
buttons at the same time. The indicator lights
will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button you would like to use
to control the garage door until the garage door
moves. The indicator light above the selected
button should slowly blink. You may need to
hold the button from ve to 55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the
garage door moves. The indicator light will
blink rapidly until programming is complete.
8. Press and release the same button again.
The garage door should move, conrming
that programming is successful and complete.
To program another Fixed Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device,
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8,
choosing a different button in Step 6 than what you
used for the garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least
half of a second. The indicator light will come
on while the signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
You can reprogram any of the three buttons by
repeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
You should erase the programmed buttons when
you sell or terminate your lease.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on
the Universal Home Remote device, do the
following:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the
same time for approximately 20 seconds, until
the indicator lights, located directly above
the buttons, begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink,
release both buttons. The codes from all
buttons will be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home
Remote System, call the customer assistance
phone number underCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 430.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle may have cupholders built into the
front center console, front portion of the front
center seat and rear armrest. To access the front
cupholders, on the ve-passenger model, pull
out the divider in front of the front center console
to separate the opening into two cupholders. To
access the front cupholders, on the six-passenger
model, fold the front portion of the front center seat
forward.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Your vehicle may have a sunglass storage
compartment located above the rearview mirror.
To open, push on cover.
Do not operate the vehicle with the sunglasses
storage compartment cover open, it could obstruct
your view.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a front center console
storage area. To open the front center console
storage area, pull up on the latch located in
the front of the console lid. Inside is a removable
tray and an accessory power outlet.
Rear Storage Area
If your vehicle has the split folding rear seat, there
will be two storage areas underneath. To access
these storage areas, pull the tab(s) located by the
seatbelt buckle on the passenger side and the
center of the rear seat on the driver side. SeeSplit
Folding Rear Seat on page 15for more
information.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest.
To access, pull the tab on the armrest forward.
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Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located
on the back wall of the trunk.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store
those in the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when
not in use.
Sunroof
If your vehicle is
equipped with a
sunroof, the sunroof
switches are located on
the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be operated when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY, RUN, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 113.
Q(Vent/Express-Open):To vent the sunroof
when it is closed, press this switch once.
When using the vent, the sunshade should be fully
opened. The sunshade can be opened or closed
manually by sliding it rearward or forward.
From the vent position, press this switch again to
activate the express-open feature. Press the
close switch to stop movement of the sunroof.
The sunshade will automatically open when using
express-open.
A deector will automatically pop up when the
sunroof is opened. The deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
R(Close):To close the sunroof, press and hold
this switch until the sunroof motor stops, or
release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 150
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 152
Other Warning Devices............................. 152
Horn.......................................................... 152
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 153
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 153
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 154
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 155
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 155
Windshield Wipers..................................... 155
Windshield Washer.................................... 156
Cruise Control........................................... 157
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 160
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 162
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 162
Fog Lamps................................................ 163
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 163
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 163
Dome Lamp.............................................. 164
Entry Lighting............................................ 164
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 164
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 165
Parade Dimming........................................ 165
Reading Lamps......................................... 165Electric Power Management...................... 165
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 166
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 167
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 168
Climate Controls......................................... 168
Climate Control System............................. 168
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 172
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 173
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 174
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 175
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 176
Tachometer............................................... 176
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 177
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 177
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 179
Charging System Light.............................. 181
Brake System Warning Light..................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 182
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 183
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 183
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 184
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tire Pressure Light.................................... 184
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 185
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 188
Security Light............................................ 189
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 189
Cruise Control Light.................................. 189
Highbeam On Light................................... 189
Fuel Gage................................................. 190
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 190
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 191
DIC Compass............................................ 197
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 199
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 208Audio System(s)......................................... 215
Setting the Time........................................ 216
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 219
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 225
Using an MP3........................................... 236
XM Radio Messages................................. 241
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 243
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 243
Radio Reception........................................ 244
Care of Your CDs..................................... 245
Care of the CD Player.............................. 245
Backglass Antenna.................................... 246
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 246
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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