2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA fuse

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-39.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-43.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-96.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-44.
E. Pressure Cap. SeePressure Cap on page 5-28.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-38.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-17.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-17.
I. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-23.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-40.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking Coolant”
underCooling System on page 5-31.Engine Oil
If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message appears
in the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means
you need to check the engine oil level right away.
For more information, seeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-45. You should check the engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
jump starting terminal for that purpose. The remote
positive (+) terminal is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle, on the underhood fuse block. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
To uncover the remote
positive (+) terminal,
remove the fuse block
cover. You should always
use the remote positive (+)
terminal instead of the
positive (+) terminal on
the battery.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that rst.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal and
Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
5. Return the fuse block cover to its original position.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident,
the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to
the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it is
difficult to see the lane markers (for horizontal aim),
or if oncoming drivers ash their high-beam headlamps
at you (for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be re-aimed,
it is recommend that you take the vehicle to your dealer
for service. Jumper Cable Removal
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage would not be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp circuit is protected by individual fuses in
the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload will
cause the fuse to blow. If this happens, have your
headlamp system checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, have it xed.
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Power Windows and Other Power
Options
A circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse block
protects the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of res
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of
the identical size and rating.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is located on the passenger side of the
vehicle in the carpet molding. Remove the fuse block
door to access the fuses.
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Fuses Usage
PWR/SEAT Power Seats
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RAP Retained Accessory Power
HTD/SEAT Heated Seats
AUX Auxiliary Outlets
Fuses Usage
AMP Amplier
S/ROOF Sunroof
ONSTAR OnStar
®
CNSTR Canister
DR/LCK Door Locks
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
AIRBAG Airbags
DECKLID Trunk
Fuses Usage
DECKLID RLY Trunk Relay
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Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
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Fuses Usage
LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamp
RT PARK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamp
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
AIRBAG/
DISPLAYAirbag, Display
TRANS Transaxle
ECM IGN Engine Control Module, Ignition
RT T/SIG Passenger’s Side Turn Signal
LT T/SIG Driver’s Side Turn Signal
DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1
HORN Horn
SPARE Spare
PWR DROP/
CRANKPower Drop, Crank
STRG WHL Steering Wheel
ECM/TCMEngine Control Module,
Transmission Control ModuleFuses Usage
RVC SEN Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
RADIO Audio System
FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps
SPARE Spare
BATT 4 Battery 4
STRTR Starter
ABS MTR1 Anti-lock Brake System Motor 1
BATT 3 Battery 3
WSW Windshield Wiper
HTD MIR Heated Mirror
SPARE Spare
BATT 1 Battery 1
ABS MTR2 Anti-lock Brake System Motor 2
BATT 2 Battery 2
INT LIGHTS Interior Lamps
INT LTS/
PNL DIMInterior Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimmer
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
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