2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA child lock

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane,
or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or
a child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid
these problems by braking — if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply the brakes — but, unless
you have anti-lock brakes, not enough to lock the
wheels. SeeBraking on page 252. It is better
to remove as much speed as you can from
a possible collision. Then steer around the
problem, to the left or right depending on the
space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are
always possible is a good reason to practice
defensive driving at all times and wear safety
belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Do not use
cellular phones. Keep sparks, ames, and
smoking materials away from fuel. Do not
leave the fuel pump unattended when
refueling your vehicle. This is against the
law in some places. Do not re-enter the
vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep children
away from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If
the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, a yellow cap
with the words “E85/gasoline” can be seen.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if
the cap is released too soon, it will spring back
to the right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap on the
hook on the inside of the fuel door.
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Ignition Positions......................................... 112
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 43
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 359
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 150
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 163
Cluster..................................................... 175
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 338
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 90
Keys............................................................. 89
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 352
Lamps
Courtesy.................................................. 163
Dome....................................................... 164
Reading................................................... 165
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 54
License Plate Lamps................................... 348
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 178
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 182
Brake System Warning............................. 181
Charging System..................................... 181
Cruise Control.......................................... 189
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 183
Fog Lamp................................................ 189
Highbeam On.......................................... 189
Malfunction Indicator................................ 185
Oil Pressure............................................. 188
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 179
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