2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA trunk

Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 5-60.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a red cloth,
and a couple of reective warning triangles. And, if
you will be driving under severe conditions, include a
small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of
burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
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Certication Label
A vehicle specic Certication label is found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door.
The label shows the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front
or rear axle.
If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it
out. Do not carry more than 167 lbs (75 kg) in
your trunk.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
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If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else
are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service
if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”
(towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy
Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and
other uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp
B. Taillamps/Turn Signal and StoplampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-10for
more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if your vehicle has
one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut.
3. Remove the two upper (convenience net)
wing nuts.
4. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle.
5. Remove the two remaining hex nuts.
6. Pull the assembly from the body carefully.
7. Remove the socket. To do so, press the tab,
turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
8. Pull the old bulb out. Do not twist it.
9. Push the new bulb into the socket.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located in the applique, on the
rear of the trunk lid. To replace a bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-10for
more information.
2. Remove the nine hex nuts.
3. Pull the rear trunk applique away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the socket. To do so, press the tab,
turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Pull the old bulb out. Do not twist it.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Reinstall the socket in the assembly. Tighten the
socket by turning it clockwise.
8. Reinstall the applique and the nine hex nuts.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 921
Fog Lamp TBD
Front Parking/Turn Signal3357NAK or
3457NAK
Headlamps
High-beam 9005
Low-beam 9006
Stoplamps, Taillamps, and
Turn Signal3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is located in the trunk.
1. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it. Then
remove the cover.
2. Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk.
SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-88for more
information about the compact spare.3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.
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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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