2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA warning

Compact Spare Tire
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WARNING:
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a
time could result in loss of braking and handling.
This could lead to a crash and you or others could
be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at
a time.
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or replacedwhere you want. You must calibrate the tire inflation
monitor system after installing or removing the compact
spare. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-60.
The system may not work correctly when the compact
spare is installed on the vehicle. Of course, it’s best to
replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
The spare will last longer and be in good shape in case
you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails which can damage the tire,
wheel and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.
Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.
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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove
dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean
soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be
used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters
or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial
cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and
protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change
the appearance and feel of the interior and are not
recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based
products, or those containing organic solvents to clean
the vehicle’s interior because they can alter the
appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss on the
instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.
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WARNING:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely
weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able
to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts
only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
WeatherstripsIf dirt and/or contaminants build up in the glass seals,
use a cloth and water to clean the glass seals. Silicone
grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer,
seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp
weather, frequent application may be required. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-10.
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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionNotice:Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,
recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to
keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage
caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance
might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in
good working condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality.
Because of all the different ways people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need
more frequent checks and services. Please read the
information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the
vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer.
The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that:•
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-20.
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are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
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use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline Octane
on page 6-6.
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WARNING:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be
dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have
any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualified technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 6-4.
At your General Motors dealer/retailer, you can be
certain that you will receive the highest level of service
available. Your dealer /retailer has specially trained
service technicians, uses genuine GM replacement
parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment
to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to
use are listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 7-10andMaintenance Replacement Parts
on page 7-11. We recommend the use of genuine parts
from your dealer/retailer.
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Owner Checks and ServicesStarter Switch Check
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WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 3-27.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
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WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 3-27.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.•
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in P (Park).
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The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
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WARNING:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
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To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
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To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-21
Accessory Power Outlets . ................................4-15
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-95
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . ................................6-19
Air Conditioning..............................................4-16
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . ..................4-20
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle ...................................................2-73
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . 2-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . ..................2-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-59
Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-25
Readiness Light..........................................4-24
System Check.............................................2-56
Antenna
Backglass ...................................................4-86
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System . . ....................................................4-86Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-5
Warning Light.............................................4-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-93
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-90
Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . ..........................6-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-88
Finish Care.................................................6-92
Finish Damage............................................6-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-90
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-87
Leather......................................................6-89
Sheet Metal Damage . . .................................6-94
Tires..........................................................6-93
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . ..........................6-94
Washing Your Vehicle . . . . ...............................6-91
Weatherstrips..............................................6-90
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-92
Ashtray.........................................................4-16
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-7
Audio System.................................................4-57
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . ....................4-84
Radio Reception..........................................4-85
Setting the Clock.........................................4-58
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Audio System(s).............................................4-59
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Automatic Door Lock.......................................3-10
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . .................................................6-22
Operation . . . . . . . ............................................3-24
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................4-86
Battery . . . . . . . ...................................................6-38
Electric Power Management..........................4-13
Run-Down Protection...................................4-14
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-12
Bluetooth
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.....................................................4-74
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-6
Brakes . . . . . . . ...................................................6-35
Antilock....................................................... 5-5
Parking......................................................3-27
System Warning Light..................................4-27
Braking . . . . . ...................................................... 5-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-49
Fog Lamps . . . . . . ...........................................4-11
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-43
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-43
Headlamps . . . . . . ...........................................6-43Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................6-44
License Plate Lamps....................................6-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps.................6-47
Buying New Tires...........................................6-68
C
Calibration.....................................................4-42
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-100
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-31
Trunk.........................................................3-12
Winter Driving.............................................5-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-90
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-68
Center Console Storage...................................3-42
Center Seat..................................................... 2-9
Chains, Tire...................................................6-73
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Charging System Light....................................4-26
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-31
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting . . .................................6-94
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-43
Older Children.............................................2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................2-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position . . . . . ..............................2-52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position . . . . . ..............................2-52
Systems.....................................................2-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-42
Cigarette Lighter.............................................4-16
Circuit Breakers..............................................6-96
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................6-93
Exterior Lamps/Lenses . ................................6-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-88
Finish Care . . ...............................................6-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-90
Interior . . .....................................................6-87Cleaning (cont.)
Leather......................................................6-89
Tires..........................................................6-93
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . ..........................6-94
Washing Your Vehicle . . . . ...............................6-91
Weatherstrips..............................................6-90
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-92
Climate Control System . . .................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-20
Climate Controls.............................................1-14
Clock, Setting.................................................4-58
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-13
Compact Spare Tire........................................6-86
Compass.......................................................4-42
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................3-42
Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-25
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-30
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................4-30
Cooling System..............................................6-24
Courtesy Lamps.............................................4-11
Courtesy Transportation Program . . ....................8-11
Cruise Control.................................................. 4-6
Light..........................................................4-35
Cupholders....................................................3-42
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