2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA flat tire

Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-106for the wheel nut
torque specication.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the at tire in the trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the at tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and
protector guide located in the foam holder to help
prevent wheel surface damage.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-29for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-60for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s
Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA,
(1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
representative.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling
accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-99
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-99
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-25
Battery.......................................................5-48
Change Oil Message...................................3-44
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-35
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-19
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-34
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-26
Low Oil Level Message................................3-43
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Life System...........................................5-21
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-34
Overheating................................................5-32
Starting......................................................2-17
Supercharger Oil.........................................5-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-25
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-77
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-86
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-26
Power Steering...........................................5-43
Windshield Washer......................................5-44
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-6
Front Storage Area.........................................2-36
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-39
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Message.................................3-47
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-43
Windows....................................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-31
Radios..........................................................3-52
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-88
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-90
Care of Your CDs........................................3-90
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-74
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Setting the Time..........................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-87
Understanding Reception..............................3-88
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-36
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-28
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-29
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-28
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-28
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-58
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................1-21
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-88
Installing....................................................5-80
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-86
Specications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-6
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-87
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-36
Convenience Net.........................................2-37
Front Storage Area......................................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-36
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-37T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-33
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-87
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Low Message.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-60
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-77
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-66
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
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Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-68
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-61
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Top Strap......................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-41
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-33
Service Traction System Warning Message.......3-40
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-26
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20
Trip Computer................................................3-51
Trip Odometer................................................3-30Trunk............................................................2-10
Trunk Ajar Warning Message............................3-45
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-88
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-73
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Customization Settings.................................3-91
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Service Soon Message.................................3-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-98
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-98
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-38
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-13
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