2008 Chevrolet Impala Police Package
Seats and Restraint System .............................
Airbag System ...........................................
Features and Controls .....................................
Keys
........................................................
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
.............
Instrument Panel .............................................
Instrument Panel ........................................
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
..........
Driving Your Vehicle .......................................
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
.....
Towing
.....................................................
1-1
1-2
2-1
2-2
2-3
3-1
3-2
3-2
4-1
4-2
4-2
M
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Checking Things Under the Hood ................. 5-2
Tires
........................................................ 5-2
Capacities and Specifications ....................... 5-4
Special Equipment Options ............................ 14-1
Special Equipment Options Standard with
Impala Police Package
.......................... 14-2
Special Equipment Options Available with
Impala Police Package ......................... 14-11
Index ................................................................ 1
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be
obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
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trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
The information in this manual supplements the owner
manual. This manual includes the latest information
available at the time it was printed. We reserve the
right to make changes in the product after that
time without notice. Keep this manual with the owner
manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed.
If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual and the
owner manual with the vehicle.
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Part No. 15864656 A First Printing
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Section 1
Seats and Restraint System
Airbag System .................................................1-2
Questions and Answers About Airbags and
Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ..............1-2
Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment ..........1-5
Airbag Deployment Diagrams ...........................1-6
1-1
Airbag System
Questions and Answers About
Airbags and Specialty Law
Enforcement Vehicles
Q: Can equipment such as radar devices, video
cameras, and radio trees be mounted in a
specialty vehicle equipped with a right front
passenger’s frontal airbag?
A: Yes, but care must be taken to properly
mount the equipment outside of the airbag
“deployment zone.”
1-2
Q: What is the airbag “deployment zone”?
A: The term “deployment zone” describes the space
an airbag takes up when fully inflated. Airbags
need room to work properly, and anything in the
“deployment zone” — such as improperly mounted
equipment — can greatly affect the performance
of the airbag.
Q: How can I identify the airbag “deployment zone”
{CAUTION:
in my vehicle?
A: See Airbag Deployment Diagrams on page 1-6
Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye. No objects, such as shotguns,
should be placed over or near the airbag
covers. Equipment mounted too close to an
inflating airbag could break and become a
dangerous projectile in a crash, causing injury
to the vehicle’s occupants. Also, an object too
close to an inflating airbag could prevent the
airbag from operating properly. If this ever
happens, the airbag would not be able to
protect occupants the way it was designed to.
To help prevent injury and to allow the airbag
to perform as it was designed, do not mount
equipment inside the airbag deployment zone.
for more information. The diagrams provide the
approximate dimensions of the “deployment zones”
for your specialty vehicle. Before doing any
service work, including the installation of any
equipment, consult the appropriate service manual.
Q: Is it possible to shield equipment so it does not
interfere with airbag deployment?
A: While shielding may protect certain equipment
from being damaged or dislodged, it may also
negatively affect how an airbag inflates. Therefore,
we cannot recommend the placement of any
equipment in the deployment zone, even when
shielding.
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Q: Can the installation of push bumpers on the
front end of the vehicle affect the deployment
of the airbag?
A: It is not likely that installing push bumpers will
affect sensing for the airbag as long as the
vehicle structure itself is not modified. GM is not
aware of any adverse defects from the many
push bumpers that have been installed on current
model GM police vehicles with airbags.
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Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or
sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s
frame, bumper system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from
working properly. Also, the airbag system may
not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag
sensors. If you have any questions about this,
you should contact Customer Assistance before
you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers
and addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedures
in the owner’s manual. See “Customer Satisfaction
Procedure” in your owner’s manual index.
Notices for Customer-Installed
Equipment
Notice: Do not place equipment on the passenger’s
side of the instrument panel top pad because the
edge of it rises when the airbag deploys.
Read the following notices before installing equipment
on your specialty vehicle.
Notice: Passenger airbag contacts inside rearview
mirror at the beginning of deployment. Video
cameras and other small equipment should be
securely mounted outside the airbag zone.
Notice: GM-approved service procedures must be
followed to remove and reinstall the instrument
panel to the pad in order to ensure proper airbag
deployment.
Notice: Equipment mounted to the instrument
panel top pad must not exceed 8.0 lb (3.6 kg).
Notice: In order not to restrict upward movement
of the driver’s side instrument panel top pad
when the airbag deploys, equipment should be
securely mounted only to the top pad.
Notice: Your police vehicle may have optional
roof-rail airbags. Do not mount a security barrier
such that the ends of the barrier or brackets
are within the roof-rail deployment zones.
Notice: Avoid installing wiring for roof-rail
emergency lighting or radio antennas that may
restrict the proper deployment of the roof-rail
airbags.
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Airbag Deployment Diagrams
Top View of Instrument Panel and Approximate Deployment Area of the Airbag Zone
1-6
A. Shift Selector Arc
B. Driver’s Side Door
C. Front of Steering Wheel
(In Maximum Downward Position)
D. Driver’s Airbag Deployment Zone
E. Driver’s Centerline (Also See Side View)
F. Vehicle Centerline
G. Inside Rearview Mirror
H. Passenger’s Centerline (Also See Side View)
I. Passenger’s Airbag Deployment Zone
J. Approximate Maximum Dimension of
Inflated Airbag
K. Passenger’s Side Door
L. Rear Edge of Instrument Panel Top Pad
M. Zone from Instrument Panel Top to Windshield
See Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment on
page 1-5 for more information.
1-7
A. Driver’s Airbag Deployment Zone
B. Top of Windshield
C. Front of Steering Wheel
(Maximum Downward Position)
D. Top of Instrument Panel
See Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment on
page 1-5 for more information.
Side View of Driver’s Side Airbag Deployment
Zone – Centerline of Driver
1-8
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Passenger Airbag Deployment Zone
Top of Windshield
Inside Rearview Mirror
Top of Instrument Panel
Passenger Seat in Foremost Position
Passenger Seat in Rearmost Position
See Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment on
page 1-5 for more information.
Side View of Passenger’s Side Airbag Deployment
Zone – Centerline of Passenger
1-9
Roof Rail Airbag Deployment Zone - Driver’s Side shown, Passenger’s Side similar
1-10
A. Top of Deployment Zone - Along Roof Rail
at Edge of Headliner
B. Airbag Inflator Location on Sail Panel
C. Back of Deployment Zone - At Rear of
Quarter Window
D. Front of Deployment Zone - At Front of
Outside Mirror Patch
E. Forward Airbag Tether Line
F. Approximate Shape of Deployed Airbag
at Maximum Size
G. Bottom of Deployment Zone
H. Bottom of Door Windows
See Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment on
page 1-5 for more information.
1-11
Roof Rail Airbag Driver’s and Passenger’s Deployment Zones - View from Rear Seat
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Roof Rail Airbag Deployment Zone
Edge of Headliner
Inner Center Pillar Trim
Inner Door Pad
Underside of Headliner
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F. Bottom of Door Windows
G. Seat Centerline
H. Headrest
See Notices for Customer-Installed Equipment
on page 1-5 for more information.
Section 2
Features and Controls
Keys ...............................................................2-2
Specific Cylinder Unit for Single
Key - Random Code System ........................2-2
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .................2-3
Running the Engine While Parked .....................2-3
2-1
Keys
Specific Cylinder Unit for Single
Key - Random Code System
If your vehicles are equipped with one of these options,
the entire fleet of vehicle locks can be operated with
one key.
• SEO 6E2-Specific Fleet Key Code
• SEO 6E8-Specific Fleet Key Code
Your vehicle will be equipped with a standard production
random key code if one of the optional fleet codes
was not ordered.
For specific key code information, contact your
dealer/retailer.
2-2
Your vehicle will be equipped with a key cylinder in the
ignition lock, the driver’s door, and trunk lid. Remote
keyless entry (RKE) is a standard feature and operates
all other doors and the trunk lid. Six additional RKE
transmitters may have been ordered with your vehicle.
See your dealer/retailer for additional information
regarding availability of more RKE units for your vehicle.
The RKE transmitter for your police vehicle has the
vehicle locator/panic alarm button disabled. The horn will
not sound and the exterior lights will not flash when
the button is pressed.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming - SEO AMF
Do not operate or program the transmitters in the
vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry
program mode. This prevents the programming of
the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle.
Up to eight transmitters may be programmed to
the RKE on police package equipped vehicles.
The first four transmitters are given the position
of #1-#4 in the RKE. Any further transmitters will
also be assigned to position #4.
Verify that the proper transmitters are learned to the
vehicle. Do not learn a transmitter with a remote
start button to a vehicle that does not have remote start.
For the proper procedure to be used for learning
transmitters, see your owner’s manual.
Trunk Lid Keylock Cylinder
Your vehicle has a keylock cylinder in the trunk lid.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft deterrent
system (Option UA6), an audible alarm will occur when
the key is used to open the trunk instead of the
remote keyless entry (key fob). See your dealer/retailer
to disable the audible alarm.
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
Running the Engine While Parked
While parked with the engine idling for an extended
period, turn off the following factory equipment if
emergency lighting and communication equipment
are operating:
•
•
•
•
Air Conditioner
Fan
Rear Window Defogger
Factory Audio System
When the automatic transmission is in PARK (P) and
the driver’s foot is off the brake and the emergency
equipment is turned on, the engine rpm may increase
to 1200 rpm to keep the electrical power of the vehicle
at a steady rate. Even with the extra power boost,
the vehicle may stall after long periods of time with a
heavy electrical load.
See “Running Your Engine While You’re Parked” in the
Features and Controls section of your owner’s manual
for more information.
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✍ NOTES
2-4
Section 3
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel ..............................................3-2
Exterior Lamps ...............................................3-2
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..............3-2
Instrument Panel Cluster .................................3-2
3-1
Instrument Panel
Exterior Lamps
Your vehicle is equipped with Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and an Automatic Lamp Control (ALC).
The headlamp control, located on the driver’s side of
the instrument panel, will turn off the ALC and DRL for
one key-on cycle by momentarily turning the control
knob counterclockwise. See your owner’s manual
for additional information on exterior lamp controls.
Your vehicle may be equipped with SEO 9G8 (Delete
Daytime Running Lights and Automatic Headlights).
With this option, exterior and interior lighting must
be manually controlled (U.S. vehicles only).
3-2
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you
know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much
fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to
know to drive safely and economically. See your owner’s
manual for additional information about the gages and
lights on your cluster.
United States certified cluster, Canada similar
The words CERTIFIED SPEEDOMETER will flash
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display for
approximately two seconds when the engine is started.
The DIC can be set to display digital vehicle speed
while the vehicle is being driven. See your owner’s
manual for more information on the DIC.
3-3
✍ NOTES
3-4
Section 4
Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2
Loading Your Vehicle ......................................4-2
Towing ............................................................4-2
Towing a Trailer .............................................4-2
4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Towing
Loading Your Vehicle
Impala police vehicles are not intended to tow a trailer.
Impala police vehicles may have a full-size spare
tire. If the full-size spare tire is stored in the trunk of
your vehicle, do not carry more than 141 lbs (64 kg)
in the trunk. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in your
owner’s manual Index.
4-2
Towing a Trailer
Section 5
Service and Appearance Care
Checking Things Under the Hood .....................5-2
Brakes ..........................................................5-2
Tires ...............................................................5-2
Full-Size Spare Tire - SEO N81 .......................5-2
Capacities and Specifications ...........................5-4
Trim Heights ..................................................5-4
5-1
Checking Things Under
the Hood
Tires
Full-Size Spare Tire - SEO N81
Brakes
All Impala police vehicles have the Antilock Brake
System (ABS). Many of the components of the
brake system used on the Impala police vehicle are
unique to the vehicle. Before doing any service work,
consult the appropriate service manual.
See “Brakes” in your owner manual for additional
information on the brake system.
Impala police vehicles may be equipped with a full-size
spare tire instead of the standard compact spare.
When the full-size spare tire option is ordered, the
tire is equipped with a vinyl cover and a surrounding
trunk mat. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-2
for more information.
5-2
Refer to the following diagram as a guide for storing the
full-size spare tire in the trunk. For more information
on spare tire storage and changing a flat tire, see
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Service and Appearance
Care section of your owner’s manual.
A. Retainer
B. Full-Size
Spare Tire
C. Extension
Bolt Screw
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Jack
F. Foam Holder
G. Bolt Screw
Full-Size Spare Tire
5-3
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Application
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Capacities
English
Metric
For the air conditioning system refrigerant
charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label
located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer
for more information.
Cooling System
10.6 qts
10.0L
Engine Oil with Filter
5.1 qts
4.8L
Transaxle Fluid
7.9 qts
7.5L
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Trim Heights
All Impala police vehicles should have the front and rear
trim heights checked after the installation of customer
furnished equipment. Consult the appropriate service
manual for more trim height information.
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Section 14
Special Equipment Options
Special Equipment Options Standard with
Impala Police Package ................................14-2
Electrical Connections ...................................14-2
Seats ..........................................................14-3
Radio(s) ......................................................14-3
Wiring Provisions for 12-Volt Battery
Power Supply ...........................................14-4
Trunk Ground Stud - SEO UT7 ......................14-7
Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Block(s) .........14-8
Heavy Duty Cooling System ...........................14-9
Power Steering/Engine Oil Cooling System ......14-10
Special Equipment Options Available with
Impala Police Package ...............................14-11
Auxiliary Dome Lamp - SEO 6C7 ..................14-12
Dome Lamp Inoperative Function - SEO 7Y6 ....14-12
Wiring Provisions for Vehicle Grille Lamps,
Flasher and Speaker/Siren - SEO 6J3 ........14-13
Exterior Lamp Emergency Flashing
System - SEO 6J7 ...................................14-16
Spotlamp - SEO 7X6 ...................................14-18
Spotlamps - SEO 7X7 .................................14-18
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X8 .....................14-19
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X9 .....................14-19
Wiring Provision for Horn/Siren
Circuit - SEO 6J4 ....................................14-20
Wiring Provision for Roof-Mounted
Accessories - SEO 6F5 ............................14-22
Wiring Provisions Rear Coaxial
Cable - SEO 6C8 ....................................14-24
Wiring Provisions Front
Speakers - SEO WX7 ................................14-24
Rear Panel Lamps - SEO 6J6 ......................14-27
Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53 ...............14-27
Ignition Control Trunk Release - SEO A98 ......14-28
Trunk Mat - SEO B42 ..................................14-28
Heavy Duty Floor Covering - SEO 6A3 ..........14-28
Rear Door Handles Inoperative
Function - SEO 6B2 .................................14-28
Rear Door Locks Inoperative
Function - SEO 6N6 ................................14-28
Rear Windows Inoperative
Function - SEO 6N5 ................................14-28
14-1
Special Equipment Options
Standard with Impala Police
Package
Notice: GM cannot be responsible for any changes
made to the vehicle. Have all electrical and body
modifications performed by experienced
technicians.
• Be sure that any modified or added wiring
will work properly with your vehicle’s wiring
system.
• See that all wiring is properly protected by
fuses, and not causing an overload to
connectors and components.
• Do not route wiring in areas of the vehicle
where temperatures can be high or where
wiring may be cut, pinched or rubbed.
14-2
• See that all added wiring is of the same or
larger gauge than the wire it is being attached
to for proper fuse protection.
• Be sure that all holes drilled in the body are
properly sealed and corrosion protected.
See that the vehicle’s wiring harnesses, piping
and other components have not been displaced
or damaged during customer installations of
equipment and wiring.
• Do not route wiring or equipment which could
interfere with roof-mounted side impact
airbags.
Electrical Connections
Notice: Overloading the vehicle’s electrical
system may damage your vehicle’s accessories.
Do not overload the vehicle’s system by having
unnecessary accessories on at the same time.
Seats
Impala SEO 9C1 police vehicles are equipped with
high-density foam front seats that have security panels
in the seatbacks and a high-density foam rear seat
cushion and seatback.
Radio(s)
Chime Level Adjustment
Impala police vehicles are equipped with a radio that
provides an AM-FM stereo with a CD player. The radio
produces the required warning chimes for the vehicle.
The volume level of the chimes can be adjusted to
be louder, but cannot be turned off.
The sound for the warning chimes is directed to
the left front door speaker. When SEO WX7 (wiring
provisions for the front speakers) is installed, the
sound is directed to the left rear speaker.
See “Climate Controls” and “Audio Systems” in
your owner’s manual to adjust the chime volume or
contact your dealer/retailer for assistance.
Radio Suppression
Impala police vehicles are equipped with spark
plugs and spark plug wires designed to reduce
radio interference noise levels which may affect
communication equipment, including operating
frequencies in the 38MHz to 58 MHz range.
14-3
Wiring Provisions for 12-Volt Battery Power Supply
14-4
Battery power is supplied through two fusible links,
one 50 amp and one 65 amp, to three circuit breakers
and two control relays located in the relay center
above the accelerator pedal. A 50 amp circuit breaker
feeds power directly from the 50 amp fusible link
through a 10 gauge (5.0 mm2) blunt cut wire.
Two 30 amp circuit breakers supply power from the
65 amp fusible link through the contacts of the control
relays to 12 gauge (3.0 mm2) blunt cut wires. The
blunt cut leads are part of a 5 ft (1.5 m) loop of wire
coiled under the instrument panel in the passenger
side footwell.
14-5
Each relay is operated by an 18 gauge (0.8 mm2)
blunt cut, light or dark blue control lead included in
the 5 ft (1.5 m) coil under the instrument panel.
An 8 gauge (8.0 mm2) ground lead is also provided
in the 5 ft (1.5 m) coil. The total current available through
the 12-volt power supply is 110 amps (1320 watts).
Blunt cut ignition controlled power and signal circuits
are also included in the following 5 ft (1.5 m) right
foot loop:
• A yellow, 20 gauge (0.5 mm2) 10 amp fused circuit,
Hot in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or RAP
(Retained Accessory Power)
• A pink, 20 gauge (0.5 mm2) 10 amp fused circuit,
Hot in START and ON/RUN
14-6
• A yellow/black, 20 gauge transaxle park signal
from the Body Control Module (BCM). The
circuit provides a switched power when the
transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the engine
is running. The electrical load attached to the
park circuit must not exceed 0.5 amps and is
meant to drive one relay coil.
• A brown, 22 gauge (0.35 mm2) vehicle speed
signal (4,000 pulses/mile) from the ABS module.
Connect only high impedance load.
The spotlamp fuses are located in the passenger side
underhood fuse block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in your owner’s manual index for more information.
Trunk Ground Stud - SEO UT7
A 10 mm ground stud can be found in the trunk
on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The stud is
located above the trunk auxiliary junction block.
See “Trunk Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Block”
that follows for more information on location.
A 10 mm flanged hex nut grounds the 10 mm bolt
to the vehicle. Recommended torque for the flanged
nut is 26 lb ft (35 N·m), plus or minus 4lb ft (5 N·m).
A 10 mm hex nut is provided for customer ground
termination. Recommended torque for the terminal
connection nut is 7.3 lb ft (10 N·m), plus or minus
1 lb ft (1.3 N·m).
14-7
Auxiliary Battery Power Junction
Block(s)
The auxiliary battery power junction block is mounted
in the trunk of your Impala police vehicle. It is located
on the passenger side support strut behind the rear
wheel housing.
This junction block is split to provide two circuits and
can be used to connect customer-furnished equipment
directly to the battery through fusible links. A maximum
of 100 amps (1200 watts) can be connected. Torque
the connections to the studs to 11 lb ft (15 N·m). It is
fed by two fusible links of 50 amps each.
14-8
To connect the customer-furnished equipment at the
junction block, use the following steps:
1. Disconnect the negative (−) battery cable.
2. Connect the customer-furnished equipment positive
leads to the junction block terminals and tighten
to 11 lb ft (15 N·m).
The ignition must be turned off and the vehicle
vacated prior to connecting the negative (−) battery
cable to the battery.
3. Reconnect the negative (−) battery cable to the
battery.
4. Set the time on the clock and radio pushbuttons
as needed. See “Audio Systems” in the Instrument
Panel section of your owner’s manual for more
information.
Wiring Diagram for Trunk Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Block
Heavy Duty Cooling System
A high capacity radiator and fan replace the standard cooling system. Refer to the owner’s manual for
more information on the cooling system.
14-9
Power Steering/Engine Oil Cooling System
A. Engine Oil Cooler
B. Power Steering Cooler
C. Transmission Fluid Cooler
14-10
Your Impala police vehicle is equipped with auxiliary
fin-type air-to-oil coolers mounted in front of the engine
coolant radiator.
The engine oil and power steering fluid coolers are
mounted on a common frame to the right of center.
The transmission fluid cooler is mounted separately to
the left of center and provides fluid cooling in addition
to the coolant radiator end-tank cooling.
Special Equipment Options
Available with Impala Police
Package
Notice: GM cannot be responsible for any changes
made to the vehicle. Have all electrical and body
modifications performed by experienced
technicians.
• Be sure that any modified or added wiring
• Do not route wiring in areas of the vehicle
where temperatures can be high or where wiring
may be cut, pinched or rubbed.
• See that all added wiring is of the same or
larger gauge than the wire it is being attached
to for proper fuse protection.
• Be sure that all holes drilled in the body are
properly sealed and corrosion protected.
See that the vehicle’s wiring harnesses, piping
and other components have not been displaced
or damaged during customer installations of
equipment and wiring.
• Do not route wiring or equipment which could
interfere with roof-mounted side impact
airbags.
will work properly with your vehicle’s wiring
system.
• See that all wiring is properly protected
by fuses, and not causing an overload to
connectors and components.
14-11
Auxiliary Dome Lamp - SEO 6C7
The auxiliary dome lamp is located on the headliner
between the driver and the front passenger seating
positions. The button for this lamp is located at the
rear base of the lamp. The lamp is wired independently.
To operate the lamp, press the button. To turn the
lamp off, press the button again.
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Dome Lamp Inoperative
Function - SEO 7Y6
This feature on the Impala police vehicle makes
the dome lamp inoperative when a door is opened.
The dome and courtesy lamps can only be controlled
using the exterior lamps knob on the instrument panel.
Wiring Provisions for Vehicle
Grille Lamps, Flasher and
Speaker/Siren - SEO 6J3
This wiring provision option consists of one 16 gauge
(1.0 mm2) wire connected to an alternating signal
flasher located underneath the instrument panel on
the passenger’s side. Five feet (1.5 m) of extra wire from
the flasher is routed from underneath the instrument
panel to an area behind the grille. All four wires
have 12 inches (30 cm) of extra wire in a coil behind
the grille. Grille lamps and the speaker are not included.
The flasher is not included when SEO 6J7 is ordered
without SEO 6J3.
Alternating Signal Flasher
A. Blunt cut ends for the Alternating Signal Flasher,
Customer-Furnished Grille Lamps and
Customer-Furnished Siren/Speaker
B. Control Wires from In-Line Connector in Forward
Lamp Harness for Customer-Furnished Grille
Lamps and Speaker
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The SEO 6J3 wiring provision also includes control
wiring for the SEO 6J7 exterior lamps emergency
flashing system. A dark green/red 18 gauge (0.8 mm2)
headlamps flasher module control wire activates the
flashing system when 12-volts are applied.
When SEO 6J7 is installed without SEO 6J3, only the
dark green red control wire is provided for connection
to customer-furnished 12-volt switching to turn the
emergency flashing system on or off.
Wiring Harness with Alternating Signal Flasher
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Wiring Diagram for SEO 6J3 and SEO 6J7
14-15
Exterior Lamp Emergency Flashing
System - SEO 6J7
SEO 6J7 provides a high-beam headlamps flashing
module, rear lamps flashing and control wire for
a customer-furnished switch to turn the module on or
off. The flasher control wire is coiled in the passenger
side footwell under the instrument panel. This control
lead may be combined with the interior wiring leads for
SEO 6J3 when that option is ordered with SEO 6J7.
The headlamps flashing module is located at the
inboard end of the passenger side headlamps assembly.
The headlamps flashing module is activated by the
application of 12 volts to a dark green/red wire coiled
in the passenger side footwell. When activated, the
driver and passenger side high-beam headlamps
and the high-beam instrument panel cluster light will
flash alternately at 2.4 flashes per second.
During daylight conditions, the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) are automatically turned off whenever
the headlamps flasher module is activated. During
nighttime conditions, the low-beam headlamps turn on
automatically while the high-beam headlamps flash.
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Turning on the high-beam headlamps manually with the
turn signal/multifunction lever will override the flashing
module and the high-beam headlamps will operate
continuously.
A fuse labeled HDLP MDL protects the flasher module
circuit. This fuse is located in the underhood fuse
block in the engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Service and Appearance Care section of
your Impala owner’s manual for more information.
When the headlamps flashing module is turned on, the
module sends a signal to the Body Control Module (BCM).
The BCM alternately flashes the stop lamps and backup
lamps. Depressing the brake pedal will override the stop
lamp flashing and placing the transaxle in reverse will
override the backup lamp flashing.
When it is dark outside, the taillamps will turn on
automatically. The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) will not flash and will operate only when
the regular brake pedal is pressed.
Forward Lamp Harness In-Line Connector for use with Headlamps Flasher Module, Option 6J7
The connector is located on the back of the passenger side of the bumper beam.
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Spotlamp - SEO 7X6
Servicing Relays and Circuit Breakers
This option includes one pillar-mounted driver’s side
halogen spotlamp. The spotlamp has a fuse located
in the passenger’s side underhood fuse block.
The following information shows you where the relays
and circuit breakers are located in the Fuse Block-SEO.
Spotlamps - SEO 7X7
SEO 7X7 includes a driver’s and a passenger’s side
spotlamp.
For spotlamp bulb replacement procedures, see the
appropriate section of the service manual.
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A. Instrument Panel Carrier
B. Relay Center for Circuit Breakers and Control Relay
C. Instrument Panel Harness Branch
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X8
This option includes a provision for the installation
of a driver’s side pillar-mounted spotlamp. The
provision includes a hole in the A pillar for spotlamp
shaft routing, mounting bracket and a power connector.
The spotlamp wiring is powered by a fuse that is
located in the passenger’s side underhood fuse block.
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X9
This option includes provisions for the installation of
driver and passenger’s side pillar-mounted spotlamps.
The provision includes a hole in the A pillar for spotlamp
shaft routing, mounting bracket and a power connector.
The spotlamp wiring is powered by fuses that are
located in the passenger’s side underhood fuse block.
Enlarged View of the SEO Fuse Block
A. Relays and Circuit Breakers
B. Front of the Vehicle
C. Floor of the Vehicle
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Wiring Provision for Horn/Siren
Circuit - SEO 6J4
This provision permits customer connection of a switch
to select either horn or siren operation when the
horn pad is pressed.
A 22 gauge (0.35 mm2) wire is connected to an in-line
connector in the horn circuit of the instrument panel
harness under the instrument panel. The end of
this harness extension is in a 5 foot (1.5 m) loop of
wire coiled under the instrument panel.
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Wiring Diagram for SEO 6J4 Inline Connector
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Wiring Provision for Roof-Mounted
Accessories - SEO 6F5
A. 6B7 Hole Location
B. 6J5 Hole Location
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Wiring Diagram for SEO 6F5
Option 6F5 is a universal wiring harness for roof-mounted
equipment. The harness is routed from a 5 foot (1.5 m)
coil of wire in the passenger’s side footwell to a connector
on the passenger’s side of the trunk.
When the SEO 6B7 (center hole) is ordered,
two color coded 10 gauge (5.0 mm2) wires extend
24 inches (60 cm) through a grommet approximately
30 inches (74 cm) behind the top of the windshield
at the center of the roof.
When SEO 6J5 (passenger’s side hole) is ordered,
two color-coded 10-gauge (5.0 mm2) wires extend
24 inches (60 cm) through a grommet approximately
30 inches (74 cm) behind the top of the windshield and
6 inches (15 cm) inboard from the passenger’s side
longitudinal roof joint.
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Wiring Provisions Rear Coaxial
Cable - SEO 6C8
Wiring Provisions Front
Speakers - SEO WX7
About 95 inches (240 cm) of RG58 coaxial radio antenna
cable is run from the roof panel just rear of the center
dome lamp and coiled in the trunk to reach either corner.
The cable permits the connection of customer-installed
communication equipment.
About 65 inches (165 cm) of auxiliary speaker wire is
run from the instrument panel radio connector and
is coiled under the center of the instrument panel.
The wiring permits the connection of front door speakers
to customer-installed communication equipment.
Radio outputs from the front speakers are sent to the
rear speakers to maintain the required open door/key
in the ignition reminder chime
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Electrical Connections
1. Disconnect the negative (−) battery cable at
the battery.
2. Remove the tape from the wire coiled under
the instrument panel to uncoil it.
3. Using proper electrical connectors, connect
the wires for the left front audio output of the
customer-installed communication device.
The left front positive wire is tan and the left front
negative wire is gray.
4. Using proper electrical connectors, connect
the wires for the right front audio output of the
customer-installed communication device. The
right front positive wire is light green and the right
front negative wire is dark green. The electrical
impedance of each speaker installed is 10 ohms.
Notice: Overloading the vehicle’s electrical system
may damage your vehicle’s accessories. Do not
overload the vehicle’s system by having
unnecessary accessories on at the same time.
5. The ignition must be turned off and the vehicle must
be vacated prior to attaching the cable to the
battery. Connect the negative (−) battery
cable to the battery and tighten the bolt to
11 lb ft (15 N·m).
6. Set the time on the clock and radio pushbuttons
as needed. See “Audio Systems” in the Instrument
Panel section of your owner’s manual for more
information.
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Wiring Diagram for SEO WX7 Inline Connector
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Rear Panel Lamps - SEO 6J6
Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53
Two 4 inch (10 cm) red single faced lamps are mounted
behind the rear seatback to be viewed through the
rear window. The lamps work as auxiliary turn signal
lamps, stoplamps and hazard warning flashers.
The wire to each lamp is extended to a loop with
yellow (left) and green (right) wires coiled in the
passenger’s side footwell. These loops allow customer
installation of an in-line switch in each lamp circuit
to disable the auxiliary lamp feature.
Two 4 inch (10 cm) single faced lamps are mounted to
the inside of the trunk lid. The lamps work while the
trunk lid is opened. They are wired to flash alternately
through a flasher located at the right front corner of
the trunk opening.
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Ignition Control Trunk
Release - SEO A98
Rear Door Handles Inoperative
Function - SEO 6B2
Impala police vehicles are equipped with an electric
trunk release which operates when the vehicle’s
ignition is in LOCK/OFF. This feature can be changed
however, to operate only when the vehicle’s ignition
is in ON/RUN. To enable this feature on your vehicle,
contact your dealer/retailer for assistance.
This feature makes the rear door handles inoperative.
When the feature is enabled, the inside rear door
handles are disconnected and the rear doors can
only be opened from the outside.
Trunk Mat - SEO B42
A heavy duty vinyl mat covers the trunk floor in vehicles
equipped with either a compact or full size spare tire.
Heavy Duty Floor
Covering - SEO 6A3
Impala police vehicles are equipped with carpet and
carpeted floor mats. Optional heavy floor covering
may replace the carpeting and floor mats.
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Rear Door Locks Inoperative
Function - SEO 6N6
This feature makes the rear door locks inoperative.
When the feature is enabled, the rear door lock switches
are disconnected and the rear doors can only be
locked or unlocked from the driver’s door lock switch.
Rear Windows Inoperative
Function - SEO 6N5
This feature makes the rear window switches
inoperative. While the feature is enabled, the rear
window switches are disconnected and the rear windows
can only be operated from the driver’s window switch.
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D
Airbag Deployment Diagrams ............................. 1-6
Airbag, Notices for Customer Installed Equipment .... 1-5
Airbags, Questions and Answers About Airbags
and Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles .......... 1-2
Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Block(s) ........... 14-8
Auxiliary Dome Lamp - SEO 6C7 .................... 14-12
Dome Lamp Inoperative
Function - SEO 7Y6 ................................... 14-12
B
Brakes ............................................................ 5-2
C
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications ............................. 5-4
Trim Heights ................................................. 5-4
Chime Level Adjustment .................................. 14-3
Cooling System
Heavy Duty ................................................ 14-9
Power Steering/Engine Oil ........................... 14-10
E
Electrical Connections ............................ 14-2, 14-25
Engine
Running While Parked ................................... 2-3
Engine Oil
Power Steering and Cooling System ............. 14-10
Exterior Lamp Emergency Flashing
System - SEO 6J7 ..................................... 14-16
Exterior Lamps ................................................. 3-2
F
Full-Size Spare Tire - SEO N81 .......................... 5-2
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H
Headlamps
Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3-2
Heavy Duty Cooling System ............................. 14-9
Heavy Duty Floor Covering - SEO 6A3 ............ 14-28
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Lamps (cont.)
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X9 .................... 14-19
Spotlamps - SEO 7X7 ................................ 14-18
Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53 ........... 14-27
Lights
Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3-2
Loading Your Vehicle ........................................ 4-2
O
Ignition Control Trunk Release - SEO A98 ........ 14-28
Instrument Panel Cluster ................................... 3-2
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii
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P
Lamps
7X6, Spotlamp ..........................................
Exterior Lamp Emergency Flashing
System - SEO 6J7 .................................
Rear Panel - SEO 6J6 ...............................
Spotlamp - SEO 7X6 ..................................
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X8 ....................
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Power Steering/Engine Oil Cooling System ....... 14-10
Propriétaires Canadiens ........................................ ii
Q
Questions and Answers About Airbags and
Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ................ 1-2
R
Radio Suppression .......................................... 14-3
Radios .......................................................... 14-3
Rear Door Handles Inoperative
Function - SEO 6B2 ................................... 14-28
Rear Door Locks Inoperative
Function - SEO 6N6 ................................... 14-28
Rear Panel Lamps - SEO 6J6 ........................ 14-27
Rear Windows Inoperative Function - SEO 6N5 .... 14-28
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming - SEO AMF ............................... 2-2
Running the Engine While Parked ....................... 2-3
S
Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Airbags and
Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles ............. 1-2
Seats ............................................................ 14-3
SEO
6A3, Heavy Duty Floor Covering .................. 14-28
6B2, Rear Door Handles Inoperative
Function ................................................ 14-28
6C7, Auxiliary Dome Lamp .......................... 14-12
SEO (cont.)
6C8, Wiring Provisions Rear Coaxial Cable ... 14-24
6F5, Wiring Provision for Roof-Mounted
Accessories ........................................... 14-22
6J3, Wiring Provisions for Vehicle Grille
Lamps, Flasher and Speaker/Siren ............ 14-13
6J4, Wiring Provision for Horn/Siren Circuit .... 14-20
6J6, Rear Panel Lamps .............................. 14-27
6J7, Exterior Lamp Emergency Flashing
System ................................................. 14-16
6N5, Rear Windows Inoperative Function ...... 14-28
6N6, Rear Door Locks Inoperative Function ... 14-28
7X7, Spotlamps ......................................... 14-18
7X8, Spotlamp Provision ............................. 14-19
7X9, Spotlamp Provision ............................. 14-19
7Y6, Dome Lamp Inoperative Function .......... 14-12
A98, Ignition Control Trunk Release .............. 14-28
B42, Trunk Mat ......................................... 14-28
T53, Trunk Lid Warning Lamps .................... 14-27
WX7, Wiring Provisions Front Speakers ........ 14-24
SEO UT7, Trunk Ground Stud .......................... 14-7
Servicing Relays and Circuit Breakers .............. 14-18
Special Equipment Options
Available with Impala Police Package ........... 14-11
Standard with Impala Police Package ............. 14-2
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Specific Cylinder Unit for Single
Key - Random Code System .......................... 2-2
Specifications, Capacities ................................... 5-4
Spotlamp - SEO 7X6 ..................................... 14-18
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X8 ....................... 14-19
Spotlamp Provision - SEO 7X9 ....................... 14-19
Spotlamps - SEO 7X7 ................................... 14-18
T
Tires
Full-Size Spare Tire - SEO N81 ...................... 5-2
Towing
Trailer .......................................................... 4-2
Trim Heights .................................................... 5-4
Trunk Ground Stud - SEO UT7 ......................... 14-7
Trunk Lid Keylock Cylinder ................................ 2-3
Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53 .............. 14-27
Trunk Mat - SEO B42 .................................... 14-28
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Vehicle
Loading ....................................................... 4-2
W
Wiring Provisions
12 - Volt Battery Power Supply ...................... 14-4
Front Speakers - SEO WX7 ........................ 14-24
Horn/Siren Circuit - SEO 6J4 ....................... 14-20
Rear Coaxial Cable - SEO 6C8 ................... 14-24
Roof-Mounted Accessories - SEO 6F5 .......... 14-22
Vehicle Grille Lamps, Flasher and
Speaker/Siren - SEO 6J3 ........................ 14-13