Chevrolet Impala 2012 User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-40
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
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Chevrolet Impala 2012 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Impala 2012
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard controls and indicators.

Initial Drive Information

Basic information for starting and driving the vehicle.

Vehicle Features

Overview of various vehicle systems and technologies.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Vehicle entry and security systems.

Door Locks

Manual and power door locking mechanisms.

Windows

Operation and features of power windows.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment for safety.

Safety Belts

Proper use and importance of vehicle safety restraints.

Airbag System

Information on airbag operation and safety.

Child Restraints

Guidance on securing children safely in the vehicle.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Overview of various storage locations in the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning symbols and gauges.

Information Displays

Overview of the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Vehicle Messages

Explanation of messages displayed by the DIC.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for external vehicle lights.

Interior Lighting

Controls for interior cabin lights.

Infotainment System

Radio

Details on AM-FM, Satellite, and RDS features.

Audio Players

Information on CD player and auxiliary devices.

Phone

Details on Bluetooth and voice commands.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Maintenance

Information on the passenger compartment air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Key aspects of safe driving practices.

Brakes

Information on braking systems and techniques.

Cruise Control

How to use the cruise control feature.

Fuel

Information on fuel types and economy.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Basic information on service and parts.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing routine vehicle checks.

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire types, maintenance, and replacement.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for the vehicle.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids and parts.

Maintenance Records

Log for recording service history.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information about VIN and labels.

Engine Specifications

Details on the engine and its components.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Overview of customer support and satisfaction.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety issues to authorities and GM.

Courtesy Transportation Program

Information on dealer support services.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the OnStar system.

OnStar Services

Description of available OnStar services.

OnStar Additional Information

Further details and troubleshooting for OnStar.