Chevrolet 2011 Impala, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7
The remote vehicle start feature
will not operate if any of the follow
occur:
. The vehicle's key is in the
ignition.
. The vehicle's hood is open.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The check engine light is on.
See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5 ‑ 17 .
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. The content theft-deterrent alarm
has been activated.
. Two remote vehicle starts,
or one start with a time
extension, have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
Door Locks
{
WARNING
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door
is locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So,
all passengers should wear
safety belts properly and
the doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
From the outside, use the key in
the driver door or use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From the inside, use the manual
or power door locks.
To lock or unlock the driver side
door from the outside with the key,
insert the key and turn it clockwise
or counterclockwise.
To lock or unlock the door from the
inside, push or pull the manual
lock knob.