CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G User Guide

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start:•
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
•
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•
Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position
and then back to LOCK/OFF.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3-7.
Door LocksFrom outside the vehicle, use the key in the door or the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock or
unlock the vehicle. From the inside, pull up or push
down on the manual door lock knobs.
SeeDoor Locks on page 3-9.
Power Door LocksPower door lock switches are located on the front doors
near the handle.Q
:Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors.
K
:Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors.
For more information, see:•
Power Door Locks on page 3-10.
•
Delayed Locking on page 3-10.
Trunk ReleaseIn addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
G
button
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
For more information seeTrunk on page 3-12.
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WindowsOn vehicles with power windows, the switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has
a switch that controls only that window.
Press the front of the switch to the first position to open
the window. Pull the switch up to close it.
For more information, seePower Windows on
page 3-15.
Seat AdjustmentManual Seats1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
SeeManual Seats on page 2-4.
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Power SeatsMove the seat forward or rearward by moving the
control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by
moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
SeePower Seats on page 2-5.
Power Reclining SeatbackTo raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the
control forward or rearward.
SeeReclining Seatbacks on page 2-6.
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Manual LumbarIncrease or decrease the lumbar support by repeatedly
pushing down or pulling up on the lever.
SeeManual Lumbar on page 2-5.
Second Row SeatsOn vehicles with the Flip and Fold feature, the bottom
seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback
folded down to create an extended cargo area.
The vehicle also has an under seat storage area.
SeeSplit Folding Rear Seat on page 2-10for more
information.Head Restraint AdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information seeHead Restraints on page 2-2.
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Safety BeltRefer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.•
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-12.
•
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-17.
•
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-25.
•
Lap Belt on page 2-30.
•
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-43.
Sensing System for Passenger
AirbagThe passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
The driver airbags, seat-side impact airbags, and
roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 2-66for
important information.
United States
Canada
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Mirror AdjustmentExterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door armrest.
Press the left or right side of the selector located
beneath the control pad to adjust the driver or passenger
mirror. Then press the control pad to move the mirror
to the desired direction.
Interior MirrorVehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted
by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a
clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to
avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Pull the lever,
located at the bottom of the mirror for nighttime use.
Return the lever to its original position for the day
position.
Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically adjust to reduce the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 3-33.
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Steering Wheel AdjustmentThe tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever towards you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a
comfortable position.
3. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
SeeTilt Wheel on page 4-3.
Interior LightingDome LampThe center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on
when a door is opened. This lamp can also be turned on
by turning the instrument panel brightness control
clockwise.Reading LampsThe vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the
dome lamp. Press the button near each lamp to turn
them on and off.Map LampsThe vehicle has map lamps on the rearview mirror.
Push the button near each lamp to turn the map lamps
on and off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:•
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-11.
•
Courtesy Lamps on page 4-11.
•
Delayed Entry Lighting on page 4-12.
•
Delayed Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
•
Parade Dimming on page 4-13.
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Exterior LightingThe exterior lamps control is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel.P
:Briefly turn to this position to manually turn the
automatic lamp control and Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) off or on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
off position only works when the vehicle is shifted
into the P (Park) position.AUTO:Automatic operation of the headlamps and
other exterior lamps at normal brightness.
;
:Turns on the the parking lamps and other exterior
lamps.
2
:Turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
#
(If Equipped):Turns on the fog lamps.
For more information, see:•
Exterior Lamps on page 4-9.
•
Fog Lamps on page 4-11.
•
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System on page 4-10.
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Windshield Wiper/WasherThe lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.8
:Use for a single wiping cycle.
9
:Turns the windshield wipers off.
6: Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.6
:Slow wipes.
?
:Fast wipes.
Windshield WasherAt the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle
with
L
on it. Push the paddle to spray washer fluid on
the windshield.
SeeWindshield Wipers on page 4-5andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
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Climate ControlsThis vehicle may have a dual or single climate control
system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and
ventilation can be controlled with either of these systems.
A. Fan Control
B. Outside Air
C. Recirculation
D. Air Delivery Mode
Control
E. Air Conditioning
F. Driver and
Passenger
Heated SeatsG. Driver and
Passenger
Temperature
Controls
H. Rear Window
DefoggerA. Fan Control
B. Outside Air
C. Temperature
Control
D. RecirculationE. Air Delivery Mode
Control
F. Air Conditioning
G. Rear Window
Defogger
SeeClimate Control System on page 4-16. Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls
Single Zone
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