Chevrolet 2009 Impala Automobile User Manual


 
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7
Doors and Locks .............................................2-9
Door Locks ....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-10
Automatic Door Lock .....................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Trunk ..........................................................2-12
Windows ........................................................2-14
Power Windows ............................................2-15
Sun Visors ...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-16
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-17
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-19
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-21
Starting the Engine .......................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-22
Active Fuel Management™ (5.3L V8 Engine) ....2-23
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-24
Parking Brake ..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-30
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-30
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-31
Mirrors ...........................................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-33
OnStar
®
System .............................................2-33
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1