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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011

vi Introduction

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Table of Contents1
Using this Manual4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
Brief Overview7
Instrument Panel View8
Remote Vehicle Start10
Cancelling a Remote Start11
Windows12
Seat Adjustment12
Manual Seats Adjustments12
Power Seats13
Power Reclining Seatback13
Manual Lumbar13
Second Row Seats14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag14
Mirror Adjustment15
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Interior Lighting16
Exterior Lighting16
Windshield Wiper/Washer17
Climate Controls18
Vehicle Features20
Radio(S)20
Steering Wheel Controls22
Engine Oil Life System26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy26
Onstar27
Keys, Doors and Windows31
Keys32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System32
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle34
Door Locks37
Delayed Locking38
Automatic Door Locks38
Power Door Locks38
Lockout Protection39
Safety Locks39
Doors40
Trunk40
Vehicle Security41
Anti-Theft Alarm System41
Emergency Trunk Release Handle41
Immobilizer42
Arming with the Power Lock Switch42
Disarming with the RKE Transmitter42
Disarming with Your Key42
Power Mirrors44
Exterior Mirrors44
Convex Mirrors44
Interior Mirrors45
Manual Rearview Mirror45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror45
Cleaning the Mirror45
Power Windows46
Sun Visors47
Express-Down Window47
Window Lockout47
Roof48
Sunroof48
Seats and Restraints49
Head Restraints50
Front Seats Adjustment51
Center Seat52
Power Seat Adjustment52
Lumbar Adjustment52
Reclining Seatback53
Manual Reclining Seatbacks54
Power Reclining Seatbacks54
Heated Front Seats55
Rear Seats56
Flip and Fold Feature56
Safety Belt58
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts61
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly62
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster68
Safety Belt Pretensioners69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy71
Lap Belt71
Safety Belt Extender72
Safety System Check73
Safety Belt Care73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash73
Airbag System74
Where Are the Airbags?76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?79
How Doew an Airbag Restrain?80
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?80
Passenger Sensing System82
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint85
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant86
Additional Factors Affecting Airbag System87
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equpped Vehicle88
Airbag System Check89
Child Restraints90
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash90
Child Restraint Systems95
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle96
Where to Put the Restraint97
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)99
Top Tether Anchor100
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations101
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System102
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)105
Securing Child Restraints107
Storage Compartments111
Cupholders111
Sunglasses Storage111
Armrest Storage111
Rear Storage112
Center Console Storage112
Convenience Net112
Table of Contents113
Instruments and Controls113
Instruments and Controls114
- Steering Wheel Adjustment114
- Horn115
- Steering Wheel Controls115
- Windshield Wiper/Washer116
- Compass117
- Compass Calibration118
- Clock119
- Power Outlets120
- Cigarette Lighter121
- Ashtrays122
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators122
- Instrument Cluster123
- Speedometer124
- Odometer124
- Tachometer124
- Fuel Gauge124
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge125
- Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light126
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light126
Safety Belt Reminders126
Airbag Readiness Light127
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator128
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp129
Charging System Light129
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs131
- Brake System Warning Light132
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light133
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light133
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light134
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light135
Tire Pressure Light135
Engine Oil Pressure Light136
Security Light137
High-Beam on Light137
Front Fog Lamp Light137
Cruise Control Light137
- Information Displays138
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages142
Vehicle Messages142
Brake System Messages143
Door Ajar Messages143
Engine Cooling System Messages144
Engine Oil Messages145
Engine Power Messages145
Fuel System Messages146
Key and Lock Messages146
Lamp Messages146
- Ride Control System Messages147
- Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages148
Airbag System Messages148
Service Vehicle Messages148
Tire Messages149
- Washer Fluid Messages150
- Vehicle Reminder Messages150
- Transmission Messages150
- Vehicle Personalization151
- Entering the Feature Setting Menu151
- Feature Settings Menu Items151
- Display Language152
- Auto Door Unlock152
- Remote Door Lock153
- Remote Door Unlock153
- Exit Lighting154
- Approach Lighting154
- Chime Volume155
- Remote Start155
- Exit Feature Settings156
- Factory Settings156
- Exiting and Feature Settings Menu156
- Universal Remote System Programming157
- Programming Universal Home Remote - Rolling Code158
- Programming Universal Home Remote - Fixed Code159
- Universal Remote System Operation163
- Reprogramming/Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons163
- Lighting165
- Exterior Lamp Controls165
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer167
- Flash-To-Pass167
- Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp System167
- Hazard Warning Flashers168
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals168
- Turn Signal on Chime168
- Courtesy Lamps169
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control169
- Fog Lamps169
- Lighting Features170
- Dome Lamps170
- Reading Lamps170
- Entry Lighting170
- Delayed Entry Lighting171
- Delayed Exit Lighting171
- Parade Dimming171
- Battery Load Management171
- Battery Power Protection172
- Infotainment System173
- Radio with CD174
- Speed Compensated Volume (SCV)175
- Power/Volume175
- Softkeys175
- Setting the Tone Radio with CD176
- EQ (Equalization)176
- Adjusting the Speakers - Radio with CD177
- AM-FM Radio178
- Radio Messages178
- Radio Data System (RDS)178
- Auto Text (RDS Features)178
- Finding a Station179
- Storing Radio Stations180
- XM Satellite Radio Service181
- Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service)181
- Finding an XM Channel182
- Finding a Category (CAT) Channel182
- Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite183
- Storing XM Channels183
- Adding and Removing Categories183
- XM Radio Messages184
- Radio Reception185
- Backglass Antenna186
- Cellular Phone Usage and Radio Reception186
- Audio Players187
- Satellite Radio Antenna187
- CD Player187
- Care of Cds188
- Inserting a Disc188
- Ejecting a Disc188
- Playing a CD188
- MP3 Supported Files189
- Supported File and Folder Structure189
- Playlists190
- Root Directory190
- File Naming190
- Playing an MP3190
- CD Player Messages192
- Phone193
- Auxiliary Devices193
- Bluetooth193
- Using the Auxiliary Input Jack193
- Voice Recognition194
- Bluetooth Controls195
- Pairing (Bluetooth)195
- Listing All Paired and Connected Phones196
- Deleting a Paired Phone196
- Connecting to a Different Phone196
- Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers197
- Using the "Digit Dial" Command198
- Using the "Dial or "Call" Command198
- Making a Call198
- Listing Stored Numbers198
- Call Waiting199
- Three-Way Calling199
- Receiving a Call199
- Ending a Call199
- Muting a Call200
- Transferring a Call200
- Voice Pass-Thru200
- Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone200
- Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones201
- Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call201
- Clearing the Bluetooth System201
- Climate Control Systems203
- Air Delivery Mode Control204
- Fan Control204
- Temperature Control204
- Bi-Level205
- Defog205
- Defrost205
- Air Conditioning205
- Rear Window Defogger206
- Outside Air206
- Recirculation206
- Air Vents207
- Climate Controls Maintenance207
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter Care207
- Driving and Operating209
- Defensive Driving210
- Drunk Driving210
- Control of a Vehicle211
- Braking211
- Power Steering212
- Steering Tips212
- Steering in Emergencies212
- Off-Road Recovery213
- Loss of Control214
- Skidding214
- Driving on Wet Roads215
- Hydroplaning215
- Highway Hypnosis216
- Hill and Mountain Roads216
- Winter Driving217
- Driving on Snow or Ice217
- Blizzard Conditions218
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck219
- Tire and Loading Information Label220
- Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out220
- Vehicle Load Limits220
- Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit221
- Certification Label223
- Starting and Operating225
- New Vehicle Break-In225
- Ignition Positions225
- Starting the Engine227
- Engine Heater228
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP)229
- Shifting into Park229
- Steering Column Shift Lever229
- Console Shift Lever230
- Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running230
- Torque Lock230
- Column Shift231
- Shifting out of Park231
- Console Shift231
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock231
- Engine Exhaust232
- Parking over Things that Burn232
- Automatic Transmission233
- Running the Vehicle While Parked233
- P (Park)234
- R (Reverse)234
- N (Neutral)234
- D (Drive)235
- 3 (Third)235
- 2 (Second)235
- 1 (First)235
- Braking in Emergencies236
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)236
- Brakes236
- Ride Control Systems237
- Parking Brake237
- Traction Control System (TCS)237
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)239
- Cruise Control240
- Setting Cruise Control241
- Resuming a Set Speed241
- Increasing/Decreasing Speed While Using Cruise Control242
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Speed Control242
- Ending Cruise Control242
- Erasing Speed Memory242
- Fuel Information243
- Recommenced Fuel243
- Fuel Additives245
- Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)246
- Filling the Tank247
- Towing249
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container249
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips250
- Pulling a Trailer250
- Driving with a Trailer250
- Following Distance When Towing251
- Backing up When Towing251
- Making Turns When Towing251
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer251
- Driving on Grades252
- Parking on Hills252
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing252
- Trailer Towing253
- Weight of the Trailer254
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue254
- Towing Equipment255
- Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires255
- Hitches255
- Conversions and Add-Ons256
- Add-On Electrical Equipment256
- Safety Chains256
- Trailer Brakes256
- Vehicle Care257
- Vehicle Checks260
- Doing Your Own Service Work260
- Hood261
- Engine Compartment Overview262
- Engine Oil263
- Checking Engine Oil264
- When to Add Engine Oil264
- Selecting the Right Engine Oil265
- Viscosity Grade266
- Engine Oil Life System267
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes267
- What to Do with Used Oil267
- When to Change Engine Oil267
- Automatic Transmission Fluid268
- How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System268
- When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid268
- How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid269
- How to Add Fluid270
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspection271
- Cooling System272
- Engine Coolant273
- Checking Coolant275
- How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank275
- How to Add Coolant to the Radiator276
- Engine Overheating277
- If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment278
- If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment279
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode280
- Power Steering Fluid280
- Washer Fluid281
- Brakes Care282
- Brake Fluid283
- Brake Pedal Travel283
- Brake Adjustment283
- Replacing Brake System Parts283
- Starter Switch Check285
- Battery Care285
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check286
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check286
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check286
- Wiper Blade Replacement287
- Headlamp Aiming288
- Bulb Replacement289
- Halogen Bulbs289
- Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps289
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps291
- License Plate Lamp292
- Electrical System Maintenance293
- Replacement Bulbs Table293
- Electrical System Overload293
- Windshield Wipers (Overload)294
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block294
- Headlamp Wiring294
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers294
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block297
- Tires298
- Tire Sidewall Labeling299
- Tire Identification Number (TIN)299
- Tire Designations301
- Tire Size301
- Tire Terminology and Definitions302
- Tire Pressure305
- Tire Pressure Monitor System307
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation308
- TPMS Malfunction Light and Message309
- TPMS Sensor Matching Process310
- Tire Rotation312
- Tire Inspection312
- When It Is Time for New Tires313
- Buying New Tires314
- Vehicle Storage314
- Different Size Tires and Wheels316
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading317
- Treadwear318
- Traction - AA, A, B, C318
- Temperature - A, B, C318
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance319
- Wheel Replacement319
- Tire Chains320
- Used Replacement Wheels320
- If a Tire Goes Flat321
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools322
- Tire Changing322
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire323
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools328
- Compact Spare Tire330
- Jump Starting331
- Jumper Cable Removal334
- Towing the Vehicle335
- Recreation Vehicle Towing335
- Dinghy Towing336
- Dolly Towing336
- Appearance Care337
- Exterior Care337
- Washing the Vehicle337
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses338
- Finish Care338
- Aluminium Wheels339
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts339
- Windshield and Wiper Blades339
- Tires Cleaning340
- Sheet Metal Damage340
- Finish Damage340
- Interior Care341
- Underbody Maintenance341
- Chemical Paint Spotting341
- Fabric/Carpet Cleaning343
- Leather/Leatherette Cleaning344
- Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces344
- Care of Safety Belts345
- Floot Mats345
- Removing and Replacing the Floot Mat346
- Service and Maintenance347
- When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays348
- Scheduled Maintenance348
- Every Engine Oil Change349
- Additional Required Services350
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants352
- Maintenance Replacement Parts354
- Technical Data359
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)359
- Engine Identification359
- Service Parts Identification Label359
- Vehicle Data360
- Capacities and Specifications360
- Engine Specifications361
- Engine Drive Belt Routing361
- Customer Information363
- Index381

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