2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA child restraint

Additional Factors Affecting System
OperationSafety belts help keep the passenger in position on the
seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps
the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger
airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in
the Index for additional information about the importance
of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or
cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers,
seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We recommend
that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket
equipment except when approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 2-73for more information about
modifications that can affect how the system operates.A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:
•
The passenger sensing system may turn off the
passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the
seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit,
and the airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel will also be lit.
•
Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked
in may make it more likely that the passenger
sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger
airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is
on the seat. If the passenger airbag is turned on,
the on indicator will be lit.
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If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately.
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child
restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 4-24for important safety
information.
The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other
electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat.
If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.
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WARNING:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
VehicleAirbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 8-17.
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WARNING:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inflate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
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Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either
the front or rear axle.
If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out.
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WARNING:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or
either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of the vehicle.
Notice
:
Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.
If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything
else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
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WARNING:
Things you put inside the vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
•
Put things in the cargo area of the
vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as
far forward as you can. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
•
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
•
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
•
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
•
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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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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Ignition Positions.............................................3-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............2-35
Inflation - Tire Pressure . . .................................6-59
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................4-11
Cluster . . .....................................................4-22
Introduction...................................................... 7-2
J
Jump Starting . . ...............................................6-39
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . .................................. 3-4
Keyless Entry System....................................... 3-4
Keys . . . . ........................................................... 3-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-52
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . ................................................4-11
Dome . . . . . ...................................................4-11
License Plate..............................................6-49Lamps (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................4-31
Map ..........................................................4-13
Reading.....................................................4-13
Lap Belt........................................................2-30
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-25
LATCH System for Child Restraints . . .................2-43
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................4-12
Delayed Exit...............................................4-13
Entry.........................................................4-12
Parade Dimming..........................................4-13
Lights
Airbag Readiness........................................4-24
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Brake System Warning . . . . .............................4-27
Charging System.........................................4-26
Cruise Control.............................................4-35
Electronic StabiliTrak Control Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............4-30
Exterior Lamps . . ........................................... 4-9
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Fog Lamps.................................................4-35
Highbeam On.............................................4-36
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . ...............4-25
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-23
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Older Children, Restraints................................2-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-5
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........3-35
Outlet Adjustment............................................4-20
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................4-15
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................3-34
Heated Mirrors............................................3-34
Power Mirrors.............................................3-34
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 6-32
Owner Checks and Services . . ............................ 7-8
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................6-94
Parade Dimming.............................................4-13
Park
Shifting Into................................................3-28
Shifting Out of............................................3-29
Parking
Brake . . . . . ...................................................3-27
Over Things That Burn . ................................3-30
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-25Passenger Compartment Air Filter .....................4-20
Passenger Sensing System..............................2-66
Passing.........................................................5-11
PASS-Key
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III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-18
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-18
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 6-4
Phone
Bluetooth®
..................................................4-74
Power
Door Locks.................................................3-10
Electrical System.........................................6-96
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................3-21
Seat . . .......................................................... 2-5
Steering Fluid.............................................6-32
Windows....................................................3-15
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................2-30
Privacy..........................................................8-18
Navigation System.......................................8-20
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).............8-20
Program
Courtesy Transportation................................8-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............3-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 6-4
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Lap Belt . ....................................................2-30
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................2-25
Reminders..................................................4-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone .......................2-12
Use During Pregnancy . ................................2-30
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government..................................8-16
General Motors...........................................8-16
U.S. Government.........................................8-16
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments . ................................8-11
Seats
Center Seat.................................................. 2-9
Head Restraints............................................ 2-2
Heated Seats............................................... 2-6
Manual Lumbar............................................. 2-5
Power Seats................................................. 2-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 2-6
Split Folding Rear Seat................................2-10
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................2-52
Rear Seat Position......................................2-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................2-52Security
Light..........................................................4-35
Service........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modifications . . ....................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................4-31
Parts Identification Label . . . . . ..........................6-95
Publications Ordering Information . . .................8-17
Scheduling Appointments..............................8-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............2-72
Setting the Clock............................................4-58
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................6-94
Shifting
Out of Park................................................3-29
Shifting Into Park............................................3-28
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . .
...................... 4-4
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................6-86
Installing....................................................6-77
Removing...................................................6-76
Storing.......................................................6-83
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . ...................6-100
Speedometer..................................................4-23
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When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-67
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................2-42
Windows.......................................................3-14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................................3-15
Windshield
Washer . ....................................................... 4-6
Washer Fluid . . ............................................6-33
Wiper Blade Replacement . . ...........................6-49
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-92
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-96
Wipers . . . . . . ................................................... 4-5
Winter Driving . . . . ............................................5-17
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................4-72
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna.....................................................4-86
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