2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA child lock

Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do
not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The switches on the driver door armrest are used to
control each of the windows. Each passenger door has
its own window switch.
The power window switches work while the ignition is in
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21.
To lower the window, press and hold the front of the
switch to the rst position until the window is at
the desired level. To raise the window, pull up and hold
the front of the switch.
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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. These
problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive
action — steering around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes — but, unless the
vehicle has antilock brakes, not enough to lock the
wheels. SeeBraking on page 4-4. It is better to remove
as much speed as possible from a 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 holding the steering wheel at the
recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned
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 the engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones.
Keep sparks, ames, and smoking materials away
from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the 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 side of the vehicle. If the vehicle
has E85 fuel capability, the fuel cap will be yellow
and state that E85 or gasoline can be used. See
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 5-8.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap on the
hook on the inside of the fuel door.
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Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-101
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................2-30
Trunk.........................................................2-12
Winter Driving.............................................4-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-92
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-77
Center Console Storage...................................2-43
Center Seat...................................................1-10
Chains, Tire...................................................5-74
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-36
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................1-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-45
Older Children.............................................1-34
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-54
Systems.....................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-43Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Circuit Breakers..............................................5-97
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-91
Interior.......................................................5-89
Leather......................................................5-91
Tires
..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Climate Control System...................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-64
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass.......................................................3-47
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-28
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-34
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-34
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Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-37
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-60
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Introduction...................................................... 6-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-5
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-54
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-15
Dome ........................................................3-15
License Plate..............................................5-51
Mirror Reading............................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-32
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-45
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................3-16
Delayed Exit...............................................3-16
Entry.........................................................3-15
Parade Dimming..........................................3-16
Lights
Airbag Readiness........................................3-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Charging System.........................................3-30
Cruise Control.............................................3-40
Electronic StabiliTrak Control Indicator............3-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-34
Exterior Lamps............................................3-12
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
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Lights (cont.)
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-40
Highbeam On.............................................3-40
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-29
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-27
Security.....................................................3-39
Tire Pressure..............................................3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-32
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-45
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-6M
Maintenance
Footnotes..................................................... 6-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-36
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-6
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-49
Mirror Reading Lamps.....................................3-17
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Ride Control Systems....................................... 4-6
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 4-6
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 7-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-20
Roof
Sunroof......................................................2-44
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-31
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-27
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-92
Extender....................................................1-33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Lap Belt.....................................................1-32
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-27
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Use During Pregnancy.................................1-32
Safety Defects
Reporting to General Motors.........................7-16
Reporting to the United States Government.....7-16
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
Scheduling Appointments.................................7-10Seats
Center Seat................................................1-10
Head Restraints............................................ 1-2
Heated Seats............................................... 1-6
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-6
Power Seats................................................. 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Split Folding Rear Seat................................1-10
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-53
Rear Seat Position......................................1-50
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-54
Security Light.................................................3-39
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-17
Scheduling Appointments..............................7-10
Service Parts Identication Label.......................5-96
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-71
Setting the Clock............................................3-64
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-29
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