2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA trunk release

Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
If your vehicle has this feature you can fold either side
of the seatback down for more cargo space. Make
sure the front seat isn't reclined. If it is, the rear seatback
won't fold down all the way.
To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps:
1. Remove the rear
center lap-shoulder belt
latch by using a
pointed object to press
the release button.2. Pull forward on the
seat tab located on the
outboard side of the
seatback cushion
and fold the seatback
down. This will
allow you direct access
to the trunk.
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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 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.
·Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See ªBattery
Replacementº and ªResynchronizationº under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-4.
·If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
quali®ed technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
Using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, you can
lock and unlock your
doors or release your trunk
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away.
LOCK:Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors.
UNLOCK:Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock
the driver's door and turn on the interior lamps.
See ªIllumination on Remote Activationº later in this
section for more details. Pause for about one second,
then press UNLOCK again to unlock the
passenger door.
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L(Remote Alarm):Press this button to activate an
alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the
remote alarm to work. When you press the remote
button, the headlamps will ¯ash, the horn will sound
repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on attracting
attention if you need it. The alarm will continue until
one of the following occurs:
·The remote alarm button is pressed a second time,
·the vehicle's ignition is turned to ON or
·an alarm period of 110 seconds has elapsed.
V(Trunk Release):Press the button to release
the trunk.
Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may
interact with the content theft-deterrent system, if your
vehicle has this option. See
Content Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-16.
Transmitter Veri®cation
This feature provides feedback that a command has
been received by the vehicle. The headlamps and
back-up lamps will ¯ash on every lock and on the ®rst
unlock command. The horn will also sound once
for every lock and twice for the ®rst unlock command.
Silent operation and other options may be selected
for this feature. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 2-45.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the ®rst time the remote unlock is received,
three ¯ashes from the headlamps will be seen and three
chirps will be heard to indicate an alarm condition has
occurred since last arming. See
Content Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-16.
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Illumination on Remote Activation
The interior lamps will come on when either the
UNLOCK, the trunk release or the remote alarm button
is pressed. The interior lamps will remain on for
40 seconds or until the ignition is turned to ON or LOCK
is pressed. Locking the doors with the power door
locks will also cause the lamps to turn off. If a door is
opened during the 40 second period, the interior
lamps will remain on while the door is open.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
If you prefer, you can complete this procedure yourself.
See
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-45for more
information.
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Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key in
the lock and turn it. You can also press the car
symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter, if
equipped.
Remote Trunk Release
You can also unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle.
Press the button located
below the exterior lamps
control on the underside of
the dashboard. The shift
lever must be in PARK (P)
for the remote trunk
release button to work.
Trunk Assist Handle
There is an assist handle
located on the inside of
the trunk lid toward
the driver's side of the
vehicle.
Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid. Then
close the trunk with your other hand. If the trunk is not
properly closed, the TRUNK OPEN message will
appear in the message center of your instrument panel
cluster. See
Trunk Ajar Warning Message on
page 3-45for more information.
Notice:The trunk assist handle is not designed to
be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk assist handle could damage it.
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Emergency Trunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located
inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to
open the trunk from the inside.
Notice:The emergency trunk release handle is not
designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or
as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk.
Improper use of the emergency trunk release
handle could damage it.
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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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Dolly Towing
Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P).
3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position.
5. Releases the parking brake.
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label is
on the inside of the trunk lid. The label tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended in¯ation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people
that can be in your vehicle and the total weight you can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity
weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo
and all nonfactory-installed options.
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