2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter Programming)
This feature allows you to match the remote keyless
entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the
transmitter do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until FOB PROG appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. BEGIN will be displayed.
3. Press the TUNE/DISP button to start programming.
When the message PUSH FOB ¯ashes, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the
®rst transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. A
chime will be heard to verify the transmitter is
learned.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter.
The transmitter is programmed now. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
EXIT (Exit Feature Customization
Mode)
This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization
programming. To exit do the following:
·Scroll until EXIT appears on the display.
·Press the TUNE/DISP button to exit programming.
A chime will be heard to verify the exit.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-19
Auxiliary Power Connection
(Power Drop)............................................3-20
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-25
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-26
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-28
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-29
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-32
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-33
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-34Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-35
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-37
Cruise Control Light......................................3-39
Fuel Gage...................................................3-40
Message Center.............................................3-40
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-41
Traction Active Message................................3-41
Battery Warning Message..............................3-42
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message.....3-42
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-43
Low Engine Oil Level Message.......................3-43
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-44
Low Tire Message........................................3-44
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-45
Trunk Ajar Warning Message.........................3-45
Security Message.........................................3-46
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-46
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-47
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-47
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-48
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-48
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-49
Trip Computer................................................3-52
Audio System(s).............................................3-53
Setting the Time...........................................3-53
Radio with Cassette......................................3-54
Radio with CD..............................................3-64
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-89Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-90
Understanding Radio Reception......................3-91
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-91
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-92
Care of Your CD Player................................3-92
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-93
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United
States Only).............................................3-94
Vehicle Customization Settings.......................3-94
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-94
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are
listed here:
A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-95.
B. Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped). See
Traction Control System (TCS) (3800 V6 Engine) on
page 4-9.
C. Multifunction Lever. See
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7.
D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option). See
Audio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-90.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-53.
G. Air Vent. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. See
Exterior Lamps
on page 3-14.I. Remote Trunk Release Button. See ªRemote Trunk
Rleaseº under
Trunk on page 2-10.
J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on
page 3-7.
K. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-10.
L. Steering Wheel Cruise Control (If Equipped).
See ªCruise Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-7.
M. Ignition Switch. See ªIgnition Positionsº under
New
Vehicle Break-In on page 2-18.
N. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). See
ªConsole Shift Leverº under
Parking Brake on
page 2-27.
O. Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-22.
P. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-43.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ¯ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ¯ash on and off.The hazard warning
¯asher button is located to
the right of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel cluster.
The hazard warning ¯ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ¯ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ¯ashers off.
When the hazard warning ¯ashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry re¯ective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
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