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Impala
2008
Owner's Manual
Page #364
2008 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual (Page 364 of 400)
Posted April 10, 2020
Model:
2008 Chevrolet Impala
Pages: 400
File size: 5 MB
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Page 364
Table of Contents
Engine
Drive
Belt
Routing
3.5L
V6
and
3.9
V6
Engines
5.3L
V8
Engine
6-14
2008 Chevrolet Impala BookTOC
(1)
Seats and Restraint Systems
(5)
Front Seats
(6)
Manual Seats
(6)
Power Seats
(7)
Manual Lumbar
(7)
Heated Seats
(8)
Reclining Seatbacks
(8)
Head Restraints
(11)
Center Seat
(12)
Rear Seats
(12)
Split Folding Rear Seat
(12)
Safety Belts
(14)
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
(14)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
(19)
Lap-Shoulder Belt
(28)
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
(33)
Lap Belt
(33)
Safety Belt Extender
(34)
Child Restraints
(35)
Older Children
(35)
Infants and Young Children
(38)
Child Restraint Systems
(41)
Where to Put the Restraint
(44)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
(45)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
(51)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
(54)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
(54)
Airbag System
(58)
Where Are the Airbags?
(61)
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
(63)
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
(64)
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
(64)
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
(64)
Passenger Sensing System
(66)
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
(70)
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
(71)
Restraint System Check
(72)
Checking the Restraint Systems
(72)
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
(73)
Features and Controls
(75)
Keys
(77)
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
(78)
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
(79)
Remote Vehicle Start
(82)
Doors and Locks
(84)
Door Locks
(84)
Power Door Locks
(85)
Delayed Locking
(85)
Automatic Door Lock
(86)
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
(86)
Rear Door Security Locks
(86)
Lockout Protection
(87)
Trunk
(87)
Windows
(89)
Power Windows
(90)
Sun Visors
(91)
Theft-Deterrent Systems
(92)
Content Theft-Deterrent
(92)
PASS-Key® III+
(93)
PASS-Key® III+ Operation
(94)
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
(95)
New Vehicle Break-In
(95)
Ignition Positions
(96)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
(97)
Starting the Engine
(97)
Engine Coolant Heater
(99)
Active Fuel Management™ (3.9L V6 and 5.3L V8 Engines)
(100)
Automatic Transmission Operation
(100)
Parking Brake
(104)
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(104)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(106)
Parking Over Things That Burn
(107)
Engine Exhaust
(108)
Running the Engine While Parked
(108)
Mirrors
(109)
Manual Rearview Mirror
(109)
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
(110)
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
(110)
Outside Power Mirrors
(111)
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
(111)
Outside Convex Mirror
(111)
OnStar® System
(112)
Universal Home Remote System
(115)
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)
(116)
Storage Areas
(122)
Glove Box
(122)
Cupholder(s)
(122)
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
(122)
Center Console Storage
(122)
Rear Storage Area
(122)
Rear Seat Armrest
(122)
Convenience Net
(123)
Sunroof
(123)
Instrument Panel
(125)
Instrument Panel Overview
(128)
Hazard Warning Flashers
(130)
Other Warning Devices
(130)
Horn
(130)
Tilt Wheel
(130)
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
(131)
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
(132)
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(132)
Flash-to-Pass
(133)
Windshield Wipers
(133)
Windshield Washer
(134)
Cruise Control
(134)
Exterior Lamps
(138)
Delayed Headlamps
(139)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
(140)
Fog Lamps
(140)
Instrument Panel Brightness
(141)
Courtesy Lamps
(141)
Dome Lamp
(141)
Entry Lighting
(141)
Delayed Entry Lighting
(142)
Delayed Exit Lighting
(142)
Parade Dimming
(142)
Reading Lamps
(143)
Mirror Reading Lamps
(143)
Electric Power Management
(143)
Battery Run-Down Protection
(144)
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
(144)
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
(145)
Climate Controls
(146)
Climate Control System
(146)
Outlet Adjustment
(149)
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(150)
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
(151)
Instrument Panel Cluster
(152)
Speedometer and Odometer
(153)
Tachometer
(153)
Safety Belt Reminders
(154)
Airbag Readiness Light
(155)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
(156)
Charging System Light
(158)
Brake System Warning Light
(158)
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
(159)
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
(160)
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light
(160)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
(161)
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
(162)
Tire Pressure Light
(162)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(163)
Oil Pressure Light
(166)
Security Light
(166)
Fog Lamp Light
(166)
Cruise Control Light
(167)
Highbeam On Light
(167)
Fuel Gage
(167)
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(168)
DIC Operation and Displays
(168)
DIC Compass
(173)
DIC Warnings and Messages
(176)
DIC Vehicle Customization
(184)
Audio System(s)
(190)
Setting the Time
(191)
Radio(s)
(193)
Using an MP3
(204)
XM Radio Messages
(208)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(209)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(210)
Radio Reception
(211)
Backglass Antenna
(212)
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(212)
Driving Your Vehicle
(213)
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
(214)
Defensive Driving
(214)
Drunk Driving
(214)
Control of a Vehicle
(215)
Braking
(215)
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
(216)
Braking in Emergencies
(217)
Traction Control System (TCS)
(218)
Electronic Stability Control
(219)
Steering
(221)
Off-Road Recovery
(223)
Passing
(223)
Loss of Control
(224)
Driving at Night
(225)
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
(225)
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
(226)
Highway Hypnosis
(226)
Hill and Mountain Roads
(227)
Winter Driving
(228)
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
(232)
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
(232)
Loading Your Vehicle
(233)
Towing
(238)
Towing Your Vehicle
(238)
Recreational Vehicle Towing
(238)
Towing a Trailer
(239)
Service and Appearance Care
(247)
Service
(249)
Accessories and Modifications
(249)
California Proposition 65 Warning
(250)
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
(250)
Doing Your Own Service Work
(250)
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
(251)
Fuel
(251)
Gasoline Octane
(252)
Gasoline Specifications
(252)
California Fuel
(252)
Additives
(253)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
(254)
Fuels in Foreign Countries
(255)
Filling the Tank
(256)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
(258)
Checking Things Under the Hood
(258)
Hood Release
(259)
Engine Compartment Overview
(260)
Engine Oil
(263)
Engine Oil Life System
(266)
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(268)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(270)
Engine Coolant
(272)
Pressure Cap
(275)
Engine Overheating
(275)
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(277)
Cooling System
(278)
Power Steering Fluid
(283)
Windshield Washer Fluid
(284)
Brakes
(285)
Battery
(288)
Jump Starting
(289)
Headlamp Aiming
(293)
Bulb Replacement
(293)
Halogen Bulbs
(293)
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
(294)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(296)
License Plate Lamp
(297)
Replacement Bulbs
(298)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
(298)
Tires
(300)
Tire Sidewall Labeling
(301)
Tire Terminology and Definitions
(304)
Inflation - Tire Pressure
(307)
Tire Pressure Monitor System
(309)
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
(310)
Tire Inspection and Rotation
(314)
When It Is Time for New Tires
(316)
Buying New Tires
(317)
Different Size Tires and Wheels
(318)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(319)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
(320)
Wheel Replacement
(320)
Tire Chains
(322)
If a Tire Goes Flat
(323)
Changing a Flat Tire
(324)
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
(325)
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
(327)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Base Model)
(333)
Compact Spare Tire
(335)
Appearance Care
(336)
Interior Cleaning
(336)
Fabric/Carpet
(337)
Leather
(338)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
(338)
Care of Safety Belts
(339)
Weatherstrips
(339)
Washing Your Vehicle
(339)
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
(340)
Finish Care
(340)
Windshield and Wiper Blades
(341)
Aluminum Wheels
(341)
Tires
(342)
Sheet Metal Damage
(342)
Finish Damage
(342)
Underbody Maintenance
(342)
Chemical Paint Spotting
(342)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(343)
Vehicle Identification
(344)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(344)
Service Parts Identification Label
(344)
Electrical System
(344)
Add-On Electrical Equipment
(344)
Headlamp Wiring
(345)
Windshield Wiper Fuses
(345)
Power Windows and Other Power Options
(345)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
(345)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(345)
Underhood Fuse Block
(346)
Capacities and Specifications
(349)
Maintenance Schedule
(351)
Maintenance Schedule
(352)
Introduction
(352)
Maintenance Requirements
(352)
Your Vehicle and the Environment
(352)
Using the Maintenance Schedule
(352)
Scheduled Maintenance
(354)
Additional Required Services
(356)
Maintenance Footnotes
(357)
Owner Checks and Services
(358)
At Each Fuel Fill
(359)
At Least Once a Month
(359)
At Least Once a Year
(360)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
(362)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
(363)
Engine Drive Belt Routing
(364)
Maintenance Record
(365)
Customer Assistance Information
(369)
Customer Assistance and Information
(370)
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
(370)
Online Owner Center
(372)
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
(373)
Customer Assistance Offices
(373)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
(374)
Roadside Assistance Program
(374)
Scheduling Service Appointments
(377)
Courtesy Transportation
(377)
Collision Damage Repair
(379)
Reporting Safety Defects
(382)
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
(382)
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
(383)
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
(383)
Service Publications Ordering Information
(383)
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
(384)
Event Data Recorders
(385)
OnStar®
(386)
Navigation System
(386)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
(386)
Index
(387)
