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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Wheels and T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Appearance Care .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMP ALA, and the IMP ALA Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant T emperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 5 . B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 10 . C. T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 5 . D. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 1 1 .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Remote V ehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Windows The power window switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window . Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 . Power Reclining Seatback T o adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 10 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 13 .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door armrest. Press the left or right side of the selector located above the control pad to adjust the driver or passenger mirror .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door is opened. This lamp can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 AUTO: Automatically operates the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. ; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. 2 : T urns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief Climate Controls This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these systems.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control F . Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8 ‑ 1 .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 For radios without a F A V button, up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be programmed on the 6 numbered buttons. See Operation on page 7 ‑ 2 . Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3): 1.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, these controls are located on the right side of the steering wheel. w : Press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD is playing.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 32 . Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12 ‐ volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 2. Remove the old battery . Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery , positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery . 4. Snap the transmitter back together .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat the previous steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes from the time you repeat the steps for remote starting.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 W ARNING (Continued) So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. . Y oung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled. Y ou must use the RKE transmitter or the key to unlock the doors when the system is armed.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while the key is in the ignition. Always remember to take your key with you when exiting the vehicle.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors T runk { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 Remote T runk Release G (Remote T runk Release): Press the button located next to the exterior lamps control on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Y our vehicle may have the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows T o program the new additional key: 1. V erify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located above the control pad, to select the driver or passenger mirror .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an express-down feature labeled AUTO. This lets you lower the window completely without holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the second position and release.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seat The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's rear seat has a headrest in the center seating position that cannot be adjusted.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of the seat cushion. T o use them, flip the seat cushion forward. The seat can also be used as a storage area by lowering the seatback.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature With this feature, the seat cushions flip forward and the seatbacks fold down to create an extended flat cargo area.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 T o return the seats to the normal position: { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 ‑ 24 for more information.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 W ARNING (Continued) The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints Lap Belt This section is only for the lap belt. T o learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 19 . The vehicle may have a center seating position.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. T orn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rollovers or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 15 for more information.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster .
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 W ARNING (Continued) That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. { W ARNING Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear ‐ Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 W ARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier .
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If the position you are using has a fixed headrest and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 48 .
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Rear Storage For vehicles with a split folding rear seat, there are two storage areas underneath. Pull the tab(s) located by the passenger side safety belt buckle and the driver side rear seat to access the storage areas.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-36 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-42 Universal Remote System Programming . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Steering Wheel Controls V ehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/W asher T urn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Compass Y our vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone Y our dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary , calibrate the compass. See “ Compass Calibration Procedure ” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player This radio has a H button for setting the time. T o set the time: 1. Press the H button until the hour begins flashing on the display .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls With Date Display Single CD (MP3) Player This radio has a H button for setting the time. T o set the time and date: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year) display .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12 ‐ volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . On vehicles with a center console, one outlet is located inside the center floor console and two outlets are located at the front of the console bin under the instrument panel.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have an ashtray . The ashtray may be located in the console, if the vehicle has one; otherwise, it may be located in the center armrest of the front seat.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada).
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 34 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC).
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light This light comes on briefly while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls This indicates that there could be a problem with the traction control system and the vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message appears on the DIC, the system does not limit wheel spin.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 34 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam on Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6 ‑ 3 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 If your vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. The compass direction appears on the top right corner of the DIC display .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls T rip A and T rip B Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for each trip odometer .
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 A verage Economy Press the trip/fuel button until A VG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. T o reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 10 . Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed properly . Make sure that the door is closed completely . TRUNK OPEN This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency . Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 12 and Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 38 for more information.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the system inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key . A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Several conditions may cause this message to appear . See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 47 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLA Y IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. F ACTOR Y SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls T o program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener , a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Example of Eight Dip Switches with T wo Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar .
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 2 (Headlamps): T urns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below . When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): The knob with this symbol on it is located next to the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering wheel.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps will not come on unless a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (Base).
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its infotainment system. Softkeys The Radio with CD (MP3) has six softkeys located below the radio display . Softkeys are used to control functions that appear on the radio display as tabs directly above the softkeys.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated V olume setting (OFF , Low , Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 . T o scan preset stations in the selected band, press and hold © SEEK for four seconds until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite, Radio with CD (MP3) Radios that have a F A V button store radio stations as favorites. T o store a station as a favorite: 1. T une to a radio station.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 3. Press the softkey under the ON or OFF tab on the radio display . If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra information will page every three seconds when Auto T ext is activated.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System Adding and Removing Categories Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). T o add or remove a category: 1. Press the MENU button.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger , located in the rear window . Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Some CD players can play MP3 CD-R or CD-RW discs. See “ MP3 ” later in this section for more information. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single discs with an adapter ring.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 the player , the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Buttons and Knobs The buttons and knobs on the radio control the following features.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System MP3 Supported Files The Radio with CD (MP3) has the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. The radio can also play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first folder . When playback starts from a new folder , the new track name displays unless folder mode has been chosen as the default display , then the new folder name displays.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to have the files played in order by artist or album. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . A problem occurred while burning the disc. . The label is caught in the CD player . If the disc is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good disc.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth ‐ capable cell phone with a Hands ‐ Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone T o connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “ Store, ” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System Using the “ Digit Dial ” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b g . 2. Say “ Three ‐ way call.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System V oice Pass-Thru V oice pass ‐ thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air F i l t e r .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control F . Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger T emperature Control: For dual zone, turn the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver or the passenger side of the vehicle.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 Air Delivery Mode Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. T o change the current mode, select one of the following: H (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 15 .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The vehicle has a passenger compartment particulate air filter . It is located in the engine compartment, below the air inlet grille on the passenger side.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 10 .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 { W ARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ‑ 7 .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry , the Tire and Loading Information label and the V ehicle Certification label.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. In an emergency: 1.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 When the Low Fuel warning lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer ‐ Controlled Cranking System is disabled to prevent possible vehicle component damage.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm ‐ up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F).
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 Steering Column Shift Lever If the vehicle has a steering column shift lever , use this procedure to shift the vehicle into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park).
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Column Shift If the column shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. T urn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 16 for more information.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Y ou must fully apply the brakes first, then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and D (Drive) for higher speeds until then. 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. However , it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely . Suddenly , an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the driver door . T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push down the parking brake pedal.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Adding non ‐ dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 ‑ 3 for more information. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Y our vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system which combines antilock brake, traction, and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating cruise again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 32 . The ESC/TCS button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the ESC/TCS button.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 control automatically turns off . See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 29 . When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability , the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 ‑ 32 for more information.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer .
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating If towing a trailer , the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity .
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 Different Size T ires and Wheels . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Y our GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 38 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.5 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.9 L V6 Engine Similar.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding Washer Fluid ” under Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 22 . B. Battery . See Battery on page 10 ‑ 25 . C. Underhood Fuse Block.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 operating range, the engine could be damaged. Y ou should drain out the excess oil or limit your driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 For the oil life system to work properly , the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care Notice: T oo much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter T o inspect the air cleaner/filter , remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.5 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.9 L V6 Engine Similar A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Pressure Cap C.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 5. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the pressure cap. After a day or two of driving, when the engine is cold, check the coolant level in the recovery tank. If it is low , refill it to the COLD FILL line.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment { W ARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also, see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in this section.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care The fluid level should be somewhere within the cross ‐ hatched area on the dipstick. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, fluid should be added. What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir .
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Notice: . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care Starter Switch Check { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care 2. While holding the wiper arm, pull the clip up from the blade connecting point, and pull the blade assembly down toward the windshield to remove it from the wiper arm. 3. Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and snap the clip down into place.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal, Sidemarker , and Parking Lamps A. Sidemarker B. Low-Beam Headlamp C. High-Beam Headlamp D. Parking/T urn Signal Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 8. Install the electrical connector to the bulb. 9. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining ring. T urn the bulb a quarter-turn clockwise until it stops.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care T aillamps, T urn Signal, Sidemarker , Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp/T aillamp/T urn Signal T o replace one of these bulbs: 1.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. T urn the lamp assembly counterclockwise and pull the lamp assembly out of the connector . 2. Pull the old bulb from the lamp assembly , keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not have all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor A.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage F AN 1 Cooling Fan 1 F AN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps (If Equipped) FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump HDLP MDL Headla.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is on the passenger side of the vehicle in the carpet molding. Remove the fuse block door to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (B) T emporary Use Only : The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 5 000 km (3,000 miles) and should not be driven at speeds over 105 km/h (65 mph).
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Tire Designations Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead : The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 52 .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 If your tires have too much air (over ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . Unusual wear . . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Re ‐ check the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly .
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care A T ire and Loading Information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle's tires when they are cold.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 . The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle's tires. The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully .
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. T urn the ignition switch to ON/ RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 Tire Inspection We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 44 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 51 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 51 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is not being used.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new .
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires may give a low ‐ pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 46 .
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver , or temporar y use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care If you need to replace any of the wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 W ARNING (Continued) T o help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly , readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the vehicle's wheels.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. T urn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 10 . 2. Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 3. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using the diagram above and the corresponding jacking notches located on the bottom side of the plastic molding. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground to install the compact spare tire. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the protector back in the foam holder . The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care Full-Size Flat Tire A. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat T ire C. Protective Guide D. Extension Bolt Screw E. Wing Nut F . Jack G. Wheel Wrench H. Foam Holder I. Bolt Screw Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 25 . If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care If dirt and/or contaminants build up in the glass seals, use a cloth and water to clean the glass seals. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Aluminum Wheels Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could damage the surface of the wheel(s).
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care Interior Care The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery and cause damage to the carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning. . Damage to the vehicle's interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning. . Do not use organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. Damage to the vehicle's interior may result. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle's interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner Instrument Panel, Vinyl and other Plastic Surfaces T o remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 10 . Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 51 . At Each Fuel Stop .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 13 . . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather , in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer , or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10350737 A2962C Engine Oil Filter 3.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.5L FlexFuel V6 K Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) 3.9L FlexFuel V6 M Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www .gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Roadside Assistance Program For U.S. ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 243 ‐ 8872; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 889 ‐ 2438) . For Canadian ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800 .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Insuring Y our V ehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as required by law .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Cluster , IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-1 1 Compact Spare T ire . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont.) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 T raction Control System (TCS) W arning . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX N Navigation System V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 O Odometer .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-17 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Reception . .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-24 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-9 Seats Adjustment, Front .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-5 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX U Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-42 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47 Programming .
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