2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA roof

Table of Contents
Windows
Keys and Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Remote Trunk Release
Automatic Transaxle
Parking Brake
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wipers
Cruise Control (If Equipped)Exterior and Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection
OnStar® System (If Equipped)
Power Sunroof (Option)
HomeLink® Transmitter (Option)
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages
Driver Information Center (Option) Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsAir Bag Systems
Restraint Systems for Children
Section
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Section
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
2
-13 Trunk
2
-18 Theft
2
-19 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-20 Vehicle Customization Settings
2
-28 Passlock

2-29 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-29 Ignition Positions
2
-30 Starting Your Engine
2
-33 Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2
-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-39 Parking Brake
2
-40 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-43 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-43 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-44 Engine Exhaust2
-44 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-45 Tilt Wheel
2
-46 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-52 Exterior Lamps
2
-55 Interior Lamps
2
-57 Mirrors
2
-63 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-64 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
2
-64 Cellular Phone Readiness Package (Option)
2
-65 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-68 Power Sunroof (Option)
2
-69 HomeLink
Transmitter (Option)
2
-74 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-76 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-79 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-88 Message Center
2
-97 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Option)

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ACC (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which
you can operate your electrical accessories. With the
key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle
will unlock.
ON: This is the position to which the switch returns
after you start the engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even
when the engine is not running, you can use ON to
operate your electrical accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights.
START: This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's
door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key
is in the ignition.Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With Retained Accessory Power (RAP), your power
windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will
continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
is turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's
a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

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Premium Services (Includes Safety and
Security Services)

Route Support -- An advisor can provide directions
or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition,
they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas,
ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.

Concierge Services
-- The concierge advisor can
obtain tickets, reservations, or help with vacation/trip
planning and other unique items and services.

Ride Assist
-- An advisor can locate transportation
in the event that you are unable to drive.
OnStar System Limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber
Services Agreement.
OnStar Service is:

available in the United States and Canada;

available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;

subject to limitations caused by atmospheric
conditions, such as severe weather or topographical
conditions, such as mountainous terrain;

subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.Global positioning capabilities used to deliver
OnStar Service will not be available if satellite
signals are obstructed.
OnStar will not function if the vehicle's battery is
discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative
if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
Safety and security services are provided by existing
governmental emergency service providers. OnStar
will use reasonable efforts to contact the appropriate
emergency service provider and request assistance but
cannot promise that they will respond to the call in a
timely manner or at all.Assist Handles
An assist handle above each passenger door can be used
when getting out of your vehicle.
The rear assist handles also include courtesy and reading
lamps. See ªInterior Lampsº in the Index.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, garment hooks are attached to the
rear trim near the roof of the vehicle.

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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 works only when the ignition is in ACC, ON
or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. The
switch is located on the overhead console if the vehicle
is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC).
If not, the sunroof switch is located in the headliner in
the roof panel.
To open the power
sunroof, press the
switch to the rear twice
and the power sunroof
will fully open.
DIC Version ShownTo activate the express
-open feature, press the switch
rearward. You can stop the power sunroof before it is
completely open by pressing the switch forward.
Your sunroof also has a vent feature. It can be activated
from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch
once rearward. To close, push 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.
To close the sunroof, press 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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Highbeam Out
United States Canada
If this message appears, you may have a problem with
your high
-beam headlamps.
The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you
may have a problem with your highbeam
-headlamps.
Be sure to check your bulbs right away and replace them
if necessary.
See ªBulb Replacementº in the Index.
Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Option)
Optional Sunroof Version Shown
The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings.

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Circuit
BreakerDescription
RETAINED
ACCESSORY
PWR BRKRPower Window, Sunroof Breaker
Mini Fuses Description
PCM/BCM/
CLSTRPowertrain Control Module,
Body Control Module, Cluster
(Ignition 0)
WSW Windshield Wipers,
Windshield Washer
PCM (CRANK) Powertrain Control
Module (Crank)
CIG/AUX Accommodated
Device (Accessory)
BCM Body Control Module (Accessory)
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
ABS/PCM Anti
-Lock Brake System,
Powertrain Control Module, Brake
Switch, Crank Relay, Canister Vent
Solenoid (Run, Crank)Mini Fuses Description
STOP Brake Lamps, Body Control
Module (Run, Crank)
TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flashers
CRUISE Cruise Control Steering
Column Controls
A/C/CRUISE HVAC Temp Door Motors &
Module, Cruise Control Module
A/C FAN HVAC Blower
STR COL Steering Wheel Lighting
DR LK Body Control Module,
Door Lock Controls
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
CLSTR/BCM Cluster, Body Control Module,
Data Link Connector (Battery)
LH HTD
ST/BCMDriver's Heated Seat, Body
Control Module, Battery
Controlled Loads

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Circuit Breaker Description
POWER SEATS BRKR Power Seat Circuit Breaker
REAR DEFOG BRKR Rear Defog Breaker
Mini Fuses Description
RH HTD ST Passenger Heated Seat
PWR DROP Accommodated Device
B/U LP Back
-Up Lamps
DIC/RKE Driver Information
Center, Remote Keyless
Entry, HVAC
TRK/ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps,
Headliner Lamps
HVAC BLO HVAC Blower RelayMini Fuses Description
I/P BRP Instrument Panel Footwell
Lamps, Glovebox Lamps
HTD MIR Heated Mirrors
BRK SW Brake Switch
HAZ SW Hazard Switch
REAR PRK LP Rear Parking Lamps
AUX PWR Accessory Power
Outlet (Battery)
C/LTR Cigarette Lighter
RADIO Radio, Radio Amplifier
FRT PARK LP Front Parking Lamps,
Instrumentation Lighting