Chevrolet 2005 Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.

It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is

working. During the majority of the operation, the

gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less.

Ifyou are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal

forthe temperature to ﬂuctuate and approach the

250°F(122°C) mark. When the gage reads greater than

250°F(122°C), the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be

illuminatedin the message center and a chime will sound

continuously.If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C)

mark,it indicates that the cooling system is working

beyondits capacity.

See Engine Overheating on page5-31.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine Light

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which

monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission

control systems.

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Contents

Main 2005 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Canadian Owners How to Use This Manual Index Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Page Page Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats Manual Lumbar Page Page Head Restraints Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Page Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Why Safety Belts Work Page Page Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Page Page Page Page Page Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Page Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Page Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints Older Children Q: A: Q: A: Infants and Young Children Page Page Q: A: Child Restraint Systems Page Q: A: Where to Put the Restraint Page Top Strap Top Strap Anchor Location Page Page Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Page Page Airbag System CAUTION: (Continued) Page Page Page When Should an Airbag Inate? What Makes an Airbag Inate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inates? Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Section 2 Features and Controls Keys Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Operation L V Transmitter Verication Illumination on Remote Activation Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Battery Replacement Resynchronization Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable Modes Lockout Protection Trunk Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window Window Lockout Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirrors Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent Arming with the Power Lock Switch Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Passlock Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Disarming with Your Key Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Starting Your Engine Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Page Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) Steering Column Shift Lever Console Shift Lever Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Power Mirrors Heated Outside Mirrors OnStar OnStar Outside Convex Mirror System Services OnStar Personal Calling HomeLink Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Transmitter Programming HomeLink Page Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Using HomeLink Erasing HomeLink Buttons Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Glove Box Front Storage Area Center Console Storage Area Rear Storage Area Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Programmable Modes SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) OIL LIFE (Engine Oil Life System Reset) TIRE MON (Tire Ination Monitor Reset) LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verication) FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verication) ALARM (Content Theft Operation) TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) Page Page Section 3 Instrument Panel Page Page Page Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Page Exterior Lamps Delayed Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming Battery Run-Down Protection Accessory Power Outlets Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System Manual Operation H ) 9 : ? # Defogging and Defrosting - 0 Rear Window Defogger < Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Page Page Page Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Cruise Control Light Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage Message Center Service Traction System Warning Message Traction Active Message Battery Warning Message Page Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message Low Tire Message Page Security Message Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Service Vehicle Soon Message Highbeam Out Warning Message Driver Information Center (DIC) Compass Variance Setting the Variance Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration Error Displays Trip Computer Resetting the Trip Computer Audio System(s) Setting the Time Radio with Cassette Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Playing a Cassette Tape qSEEK r:The tape must have at least Z Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits Radio with CD Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Playing a CD qSEEK r:Press the left arrow to go to the start of Z CD Messages Radio with Cassette and CD Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Playing a Cassette Tape qSEEK r:If the right or the left arrow is held or Z Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits Playing a CD qSEEK r:Press the left arrow to go to the start of Z CD Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls QSEEK R:Press the up or the down arrow to go to Q VOL R Radio Reception AM FM Stereo Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Page Care of Your CDs Care of Your CD Player Backglass Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Vehicle Customization Settings Chime Level Adjustment Page Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Page Control of a Vehicle Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Page Using Anti-Lock Braking in Emergencies Traction Control System (TCS) Page Steering Power Steering Steering Tips Driving on Curves Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Page Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Page If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Page Page Certication Label Towing Towing Your Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires Hitches Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Passing Backing Up Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Page Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Page Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Page Page Page Page Page Page Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Page Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Using the Radio Using the Accelerator Pedal What to Do with Used Oil Supercharger Oil When to Check What Kind of Oil to Use How to Check and Add Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Page Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change How to Check Checking the Fluid Level How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Page Checking Coolant Adding Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Cooling System Page How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Page Page Page Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid What to Add Brake Wear Brake Pedal Travel Brake Adjustment Replacing Brake System Parts Battery Vehicle Storage Jump Starting Page Page Page Page Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Page Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps Back-Up Lamps Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Tire Sidewall Labelling Page Tire Size Tire Terminology and Denitions Page Page Ination - Tire Pressure When to Check How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Page Tire Inspection and Rotation When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Page Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Page Page Page Page Page Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Page Compact Spare Tire Appearance Care Fabric/Carpet Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Vinyl Leather Instrument Panel Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Weatherstrips Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Finish Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identication Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) Service Parts Identication Label Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Headlamp Wiring Windshield Wiper Fuses Power Windows and Other Power Options Instrument Panel Fuse Block Drivers Side Page Passengers Side Underhood Fuse Block Upper Fuse Block Lower Fuse Block Capacities and Specications Page Page Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment Using Your Maintenance Schedule Page Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services Additional Required Services (contd) Maintenance Footnotes Page Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Page Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Page Page Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Online Owner Center Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices United States Customer Assistance Canada Customer Assistance Overseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options Shuttle Service Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 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