Chevy impala 2000 manual

Page Compass Variance Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. Page Trip Computer Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode.

Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears and all segments of the compass display are illuminated. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the climate control panel controls the fan speed. Page DEFOG: This setting sends half of the air to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window outlets.

Air inlet will also be automatically set to outside air. Page Mode Knob The knob on the right side of the control panel has several settings to control the direction of airflow: UPPER: This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets.

LEV: This setting directs air two ways. Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Page Air Conditioning Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. Press the button marked turn the defogger on.

An indicator on the button will light. The rear window defogger will turn itself off after about 15 minutes. If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to Page Audio Systems Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.

You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Then press and hold the up arrow to increase bass. Press and hold the down arrow to decrease bass. Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the front speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the rear speakers.

With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. AVOL will appear on the display. The radio will produce one beep. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers.

The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Turn knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a program type. List is alphabetical. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing.

Page FWD 4 : Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. REV 3 : Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track.

Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. Then turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. The display will show the bass level. These features will only work when the RDS information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.

Page Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show the CD symbol. Page RDM 6 : Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press RDM again to turn off random play.

Page The channel number P1 P6 will appear with the frequency. RDS mode gives you many useful new features. With RDS, the radio can: seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and Press this button to see the message.

If the whole message does not appear on the display, each time you press this button, the next part of the message will appear on the display until the message is completed. Page Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.

Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. If the button is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape.

SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display. If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOC will be displayed. If a station with the selected PTY is not found, the radio will return to the original station. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound.

Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.

Turn the radio off. Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.

Page The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Page Avoid needless heavy braking.

Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.

When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Traction Control System on.

Page Steering Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If you have anti lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places.

Page Off - Road Recovery An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.

Page Passing Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

Page Loss Of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. Page Driving At Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear.

Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Page Night Vision Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Page Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.

Page City Driving City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.

Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Here are some things you can check before a trip Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.

Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Page Winter Driving Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.

Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

Page Recreational Vehicle Towing Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.

The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Page Towing A Trailer If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.

In it are many time tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. If everything checks out this far, then make the brake fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port.

Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move.

People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the switch to the right of the instrument cluster to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.

Page Other Warning Devices Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about feet m behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.

Page 2. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.

Be sure the battery has enough water. Page 5. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Page 7. Page 8. Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.

Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.

Page Engine Overheating Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day.

Stop after high speed driving. Coolant Recovery Tank B. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. To check the coolant level, look for the COLD mark on the side of the coolant recovery tank that faces the engine.

In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30, miles 50 km or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. They are under pressure, and if you turn the pressure even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.

Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. If you have the V6 engine, remove the Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve.

After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.

Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Check the coolant in the recovery tank.

Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Remove the compact spare tire. Page Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.

If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. The diagram shows you where you should place your jack. Use the bolts A as a guide when positioning the the jack lift head C near the rear edge of the front wheel opening B.

Page The diagram shows you where to place your jack. Use the notch B as a guide when positioning the jack lift head A near the front edge of the rear wheel opening C.

Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

Page 4. Install the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.

This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Page Compact Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated w hen your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi kPa. After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.

Page Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels.

There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.

If this occurs, return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly.

Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly.

This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Page Hood Release Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal.

Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Underhood Fuse Block C. Engine Coolant Reservoir D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E.

Transmission Fluid Dipstick F. Brake Fluid Reservoir G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment E. Page Engine Oil Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.

Page When To Add Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil.

Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Page 3. Pull out the filter. Install the air filter and make sure the filter cover tabs position through the slots in the housing. A notch on the sides of the filter cover will indicate the correct engagement. The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. Page How To Check How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department.

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop near the back of the engine.

Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross on the dipstick. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator.

Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Page Windshield Washer Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.

Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. It is filled with DOT brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.

The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.

The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Page Brake Adjustment Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.

For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact the service department of your dealer. Remove the two headlamp fasteners by pulling up on them. Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector.

Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling it away from the headlamp.

Page 9. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring. Turn the bulb a quarter clockwise until it stops. Reverse all steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. Then, check the lamps. Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Reinstall the dust caps and reconnect the electrical connector. Remove the upper convenience net wing nut, if equipped. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle.

Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts. Pull the assembly from the body carefully. To remove a socket, press the tab, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. Page Rear Sidemarker Lamp A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B. Open the trunk. Remove the convenience net if you have one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut.

Page Install the assembly and the two lower wing nuts. Reinstall the carpeting. Reinstall the upper convenience net wing nut and convenience net, if equipped. Back-Up Lamp 1. The back up lamp bulbs are in the rear of the trunk lid.

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Page Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. Page Tire Inflation Monitor System If Equipped The tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures.

Page Tire Inspection And Rotation To reset calibrate the system: The tire inflation monitor system can be reset by turning the exterior lamp control from OFF to parking lamps three times while the ignition is in ON.

Full Bluetooth feature functionality varies by device, model and software version. Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some devices require an adaptor or back cover.

To check for phone or other device compatibility, visit my. Always use safety belts and child restraints. Requires available 3. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System functionality varies by model.

You can check which smartphones are compatible at g. Requires available Trailering Package. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary.

The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information. Requires paid plan or trial. To avoid the risk of injury, never use recovery hooks to tow a vehicle.

To check for phone or other device compatibility, see my. Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations.

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