Battery, Starter switch check, Battery -21 starter switch check -21 – CHEVROLET 2012 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

10-21

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If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately.

Battery

Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10‑6
for battery location.

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WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage

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WARNING

Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑62
for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.

Starter Switch Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.

1. Before starting this check, be

sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking

brake and the regular brake.
See Parking Brake on
page 9‑27
.

Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each

gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

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