2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual BrakesBrake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is filled with
DOT 3 brake fluid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 6-14for
the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-10.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before re

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual {
WARNING:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an
accident. When the brake wear warning sound is
heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Con

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual BatteryRefer to the replacement number on the original battery
label when a new battery is needed. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 6-14for battery location.
{
DANGER:
Battery posts, terminals,

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it
safely.
{
WARNING:

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual 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
a

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual {
WARNING:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery ha

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal location of the vehicle with the dead
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end