2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA parking brake

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 120.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/
retailer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 310.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 320.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
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Audio System.............................................. 215
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 243
Backglass Antenna................................... 246
Care of Your CD Player........................... 245
Care of Your CDs.................................... 245
Radio with CD................................219, 225
Setting the Time...................................... 216
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 243
Understanding Radio Reception............... 244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 246
Automatic Door Lock................................... 100
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 317
Operation................................................. 116
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 246
Battery........................................................ 337
Electric Power Management..................... 165
Run-Down Protection............................... 166
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 269Brake
Emergencies............................................ 255
Parking.................................................... 120
Brakes........................................................ 334
System Warning Light.............................. 181
Braking....................................................... 252
Braking in Emergencies............................... 255
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 111
Bulb Replacement....................................... 343
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 344
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 343
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 344
License Plate Lamps................................ 348
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 349
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 346
Buying New Tires........................................ 366
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 393
Parade Dimming.......................................... 165
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 121
Shifting Out of......................................... 123
Parking
Brake....................................................... 120
Over Things That Burn............................ 123
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 179
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 173
Passenger Sensing System........................... 77
Passing....................................................... 260
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 108
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 109
Power
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 398
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 113
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 332
Windows.................................................. 105
Pressure Cap.............................................. 323
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40Privacy........................................................ 443
Event Data Recorders.............................. 443
Navigation System................................... 444
OnStar..................................................... 444
Radio Frequency Identication.................. 444
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 100
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.... 22
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy..................................................... 444
Radios........................................................ 215
Care of Your CD Player........................... 245
Care of Your CDs.................................... 245
Radio with CD................................219, 225
Setting the Time...................................... 216
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 243
Understanding Reception......................... 244
Reading Lamps........................................... 165
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 100
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