2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA fuse

California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these chemicals.California Perchlorate Materials
RequirementsCertain types of automotive applications, such as
airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium
batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling
may be necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Doing Your Own Service Work
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WARNING:
You can be injured and the vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
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Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before attempting any vehicle
maintenance task.
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Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric fasteners
can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners
are used, parts can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper
service manual. It tells you much more about how to
service the vehicle than this manual can. To order
the proper service manual, seeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 8-17.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 6-33.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 6-38.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 6-97.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 6-39.
E. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking Coolant”
underCooling System on page 6-24.
F. Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System on page 6-24.
G. Power Steering Fluid Cap. SeePower Steering Fluid
on page 6-32.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 6-15.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 6-15.
J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6-22.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 6-35.
L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-19.
Engine OilChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each
fuel fill. 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.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 6-14
for 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 this is not done, 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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Notice:If you leave the radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the radio and other
accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the
radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
each vehicle.
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 6-14for 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.
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WARNING:
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.
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To 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 AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 6-49.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.Halogen Bulbs
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WARNING:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse
block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn
off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring checked
right away.Windshield Wiper FusesThe 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 fixed.Power Windows and Other Power
OptionsCircuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect 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 fixed.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires
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 BlockThe 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
AIRBAG Airbags
AMP Amplifier
AUX Auxiliary Outlets
CNSTR Canister
DR/LCK Door Locks
HTD/SEAT Heated Seats
Fuses Usage
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
PWR/SEAT Power Seats
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RAP Retained Accessory Power
S/ROOF Sunroof
TRUNK Trunk
TRUNK Trunk Relay
XM XM™ Radio
Underhood Fuse BlockThe underhood fuse block is located in the engine
compartment. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 6-14for more information on location.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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Fuses Usage
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
ABS MTR 1Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Motor 1
ABS MTR 2 ABS Motor 2
AIR PUMP Air Pump
AIR SOL Air Injection Reactor Solenoid
AIRBAG/
DISPLAYAirbag, Display
AUX PWR Auxiliary Power
BATT 1 Battery 1
BATT 2 Battery 2
BATT 3 Battery 3
BATT 4 Battery 4
BCM Body Control Module (BCM)
CHMSL/
BCK-UPCenter High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamp
DISPLAY Display
DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1
DRL 2 Daytime Running Lamps 2
ECM IGNEngine Control Module (ECM),
Ignition
ECM/TCMECM, Transmission Control
Module (TCM)
EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1
EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2
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Fuses Usage
ETC/ECM Electronic Throttle Control, ECM
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
HDLP MDL Headlamp Module
HORN Horn
HTD MIR Heated Mirror
INJ 1 Injector 1
INJ 2 Injector 2
INT LIGHTS Interior Lamps
INT LTS/PNL
DIMInterior Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimmer
LT HI BEAM Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp
LT PARK Driver Side Parking Lamp
LT SPOT Left Spot
LT T/SIG Driver Side Turn Signal Lamp
ONSTAR OnStar
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PWR
DROP/CRANKPower Drop, Crank
RADIO Audio System
RT HI BEAMPassenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
Fuses Usage
RT LO BEAMPassenger Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
RT PARK Passenger Side Parking Lamp
RT SPOT Right Spot
RT T/SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal Lamp
RVC SEN Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
STRG WHL Steering Wheel
STRTR Starter
TRANS Transmission
WPR Wiper
WSW Windshield WiperRelay Usage
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
PWR/TRN Powertrain
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
STRTR Starter
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