Chevrolet 2011 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-39
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-45
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-48
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Chevrolet 2011 Impala Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2011 Impala
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Keys, Doors and Windows

Details on vehicle keys, lock operation, security features, doors, mirrors, and windows.

Seats and Restraints

Comprehensive guide on seat adjustment, safety belts, and airbag systems.

Instruments and Controls

Explanation of dashboard controls, warning lights, gauges, and information displays.

Climate Controls

How to operate the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Guidelines for safe driving, vehicle control, fuel, towing, and maintenance.

Vehicle Care

Maintenance procedures for tires, wheels, brakes, fluids, and electrical systems.

Service and Maintenance

Recommendations for scheduled maintenance, fluids, and replacement parts.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Guide to the vehicle's radio and audio system features.

Operation

Instructions on using the radio, CD player, and softkey controls.

Storing Radio Stations

How to store favorite stations as presets or favorites.

Phone

Using the Bluetooth system for hands-free calling and voice commands.

Voice Recognition

How to use voice commands for phone dialing and system operation.

Pairing

Steps to pair a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone with the vehicle's system.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic vehicle checks and service tasks.

Engine Oil

Proper procedures for checking, adding, and changing engine oil.

Engine Oil Life System

How the system indicates when engine oil needs changing and how to reset it.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Procedures for checking and changing automatic transmission fluid.

Cooling System

How the cooling system works and its components.

Engine Coolant

Information on the type of coolant to use and how to add it.

Overheated Engine Protection

Details on the vehicle's operating mode to protect the engine when overheating.

Brakes

Battery

Bulb Replacement

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Tires

General information about tires, including maintenance and replacement.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Tire Designations

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure and its effects on vehicle operation.

How to Check

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How the TPMS works and its safety features.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message

TPMS Sensor Matching Process

Wheel Replacement

When It Is Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

Tire Changing

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

Jump Starting

Safety procedures for jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Guidelines for when to perform engine oil changes and other services.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.