2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA trunk lock

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Warning (Continued)
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust 0174.
To open the trunk:
.
Press
|with the transmission
in P (Park).
. Press and hold
Yon the RKE
transmitter.
. If equipped, press the touch pad
on the underside of the trunk lid
after unlocking all doors.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the
touch pad on the underside of the
trunk lid and lift to open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 028.
When closing the trunk, use the
pull cup.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
If equipped, there is a
glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle on the trunk lid. This
handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle to
open the trunk from the inside.
After use, return to the stored
position.

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off :Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid :
Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the trunk and the hood. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the lights will flash to
indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is
not started, or the door is not
unlocked by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10–second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
If a door, the hood, or the trunk is
opened without first disarming the
system, the turn signals will flash for
about 30 seconds. The alarm
system will then re-arm to monitor
for the next unauthorized event.
The theft-deterrent alarm system will
not arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.

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4. Replace the bulb in the bulbsocket.
5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly by turning
it clockwise.
6. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler
neck by firmly pushing it
straight into the bottle. Ensure
that the filler neck clip engages
into the underhood electrical
center retainer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps
Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
0 39.
2. Remove the push pins and pull back the trunk deck trim.
3. Remove the bulb socket byturning counterclockwise and
pulling straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim.
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
Lamp and Back-Up Lamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Back-Up Lamp
2. Stoplamp/Taillamp/TurnSignal Lamp
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal
and installation can cause leaks
and water intrusion which may
cause damage to the taillamp. Do
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Caution (Continued)
not remove the taillamp assembly
to replace a bulb. Use the trunk
opening to access the bulb.
To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
0 39.
2. Remove the push pins and pull the trunk trim away from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning the bulb
counterclockwise one-quarter
turn and pulling it straight out.
5. Install a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it
clockwise.
7. Install the trunk trim and push pins.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
Passenger Side Shown, Driver
Side Similar
1. Push the lamp assembly toward the right.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release
tab locks into place.

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FusesUsage
50 Left HID headlamp
51 Horn/Dual horn
52 Display/Ignition
53 Body/Ignition
54 Instrument panel/ Ignition
55 Exterior rearview mirror
56 Front washer
60 Heated mirror
62 Obstacle detection
64 Rain sensor/Rear seat audio
66 Trunk release
67 Chassis control module
69 Battery voltage sensor
71 Memory seat
Relays Usage
1 A/C clutch Relays
Usage
2 Starter
4 Front wiper speed
5 Front wiper control
6 Cabin Coolant pump
7 Powertrain
8 Transmission auxiliary pump
9 Cooling fan high speed
10 Cooling fan low speed 11 Starter
13 Cooling fan control
14 Low-beam HID headlamp
15 Run/Crank
17 Rear defogger
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
in the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle.
To access the fuses on vehicles
equipped with a storage bin: 1. Push forward on the top edge of the bin to unlatch it.
2. Press in on the sides of the bin to release it from the
instrument panel.
3. Pivot the door downward, allowing it to hang from the
instrument panel.
4. To close the bin, swing it upward and push in until
closed.

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To access the fuses on vehicles not
equipped with a storage bin:1. Pull the lower edge of the cover rearward. The clips on
the lower edge will release,
and the upper edge will fall
away from the instrument
panel.
2. To replace the cover, hook the upper edge of the cover on the
instrument panel, and swing
the lower edge of the cover into
place.
3. Press the lower edge of the cover until the clips engage.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Mini Fuses Usage
1 Wireless charging
2 Rear stoplamps/ Courtesy lamps/
Reverse lamps/Shift
lock solenoid/Puddle
lamps
3 LED indicator light
4 Radio Mini Fuses Usage
5 Cluster/Auxiliary jack/HMI/USB/Radio
display/CD player
6 Console power outlet
7 Rear console power outlet
8 Trunk release/Brake pedal apply/Keyless
start indicators/
Hazard switch
illumination/CHMSL/
Brake relay/
Sidemarker lamps/
Washer relay/Run/
Crank relay
9 Trunk lamp/Right low-beam headlamp/
DRL/Right front turn
lamp/Right rear
parking lamp/
Stoplamp
10 Door unlock 11 Front HVAC blower

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{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Screwdriver (If Equipped)
2. Wrench
3. Tow Hook (If Equipped)
4. Fastener (If Equipped)
5. Jack
6. Trim Removal (If Equipped)
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.

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334 Index
AutomaticDimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery - North America . . . . 233, 276
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 235
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .119
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 167
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 241
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .214, 233, 276,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . 101
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 100
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 117
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 82
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96