2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA battery replacement

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver's door and to
turn on the interior lamps. (See ªIllumination on Remote
Activationº in the Index for more details.).
Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock the
passengers' doors. To lock all doors, press LOCK. To
release the trunk, press the trunk symbol on the remote
keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. The trunk will only
release if your transaxle is in PARK (P).
Operating the RKE transmitter may interact with the
Content Theft
-Deterrent System (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature). See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent Systemº in the Index.

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2-9 Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
To replace your battery:
1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the
back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front
and back.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use a metal object.
3. Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the
transmitter (use type CR2032 battery or equivalent).
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
halves are together tightly so water won't get in.
5. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to
these surfaces may damage the transmitter.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-23 Engine Coolant
6
-27 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-27 Power Steering Fluid
6
-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-30 Brakes
6
-33 Battery6
-34 Bulb Replacement
6
-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-43 Tires
6
-52 Appearance Care
6
-53 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-55 Care of Safety Belts
6
-56 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-58 Finish Damage
6
-59 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-60 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-60 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-60 Electrical System
6
-68 Replacement Bulbs
6
-68 Capacities and Specifications
6
-69 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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6-33 Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake
parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you
don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you've come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco
battery. When it's time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the original
battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco battery.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
remove the black, negative (
-) cable from the battery.
This will help keep your battery from running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.

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6-69 Engine Specifications
3400 (Code E) V6 Engine
Type LA1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 191 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.5:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 180 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 Engine
Type L36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 231 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.4:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 200 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
All Engines A1096C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
All Engines 10406026. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter
All Engines PF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
3400 (Code E) V6 600 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 690 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Cap
All Engines RC27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
3400 (Code E) V6 AC Type 41
-940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 (Code K) V6 AC Type 41
-921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 110.5 inches (280.7 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Front) 62.0 inches (157.5 cm). . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Rear) 61.3 inches (155.7 cm). . . . . . . .
Length 200.0 inches (508.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 73.0 inches (185.3 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 57.5 inches (146.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .