ChevroletメーカーImpala (2012)の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 V ehicle Features . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not li.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 4 . B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 9 . C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 4 . D.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 In Brief Press K to unlock the driver door . Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 35 for additional information.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-5 Door Locks Manual Locks From outside the vehicle, use the key in the door or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock or unlock the vehicle. From the inside, pull up or push down on the manual door lock knobs.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 In Brief Seat Adjustment Manual Seats T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-7 Manual Lumbar Move the lever up or down to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 In Brief Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat ‐ side impact airbags, and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-9 Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 In Brief Map Lamps The vehicle has map lamps on the rearview mirror . Push the button near each lamp to turn the map lamps on and off. For more information on interior lighting, see: . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 1 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. Windshield W asher Push the paddle L at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 In Brief 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 (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-13 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (Base) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base).
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 In Brief station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button. Press F A V to go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-15 Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s audio system and controls.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. J : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-17 Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have a traction control system which limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-19 . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 In Brief 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows V (Remote T runk Release): Press and hold for about one second to open the trunk. The transmission must be in P (Park). L (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 3. Insert the new battery , positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 W ARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off, using the Driver Information Center (DIC) to program this feature. See “ DELA Y DOOR LOCK ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 35 .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 T o open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if the vehicle has one, by pressing the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote T runk Release T o open the trunk from the inside, press V . See T runk on page 2 ‑ 9 . The trunk can also be opened by lowering the rear seat and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 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 (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 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 (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 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 (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The driver window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of the switch to prevent the rear passengers from using their window switches.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 18 .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { 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 - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-3 restraint down. T ry to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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. The shoulder belt will not be against your body .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Seats and Restraints T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Seats and Restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 26 .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Seats and Restraints T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-17 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 ‑ 12 . The vehicle may have a center seating position.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-19 See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-21 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Seats and Restraints 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 (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Seats and Restraints system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger's seat.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-35 { W ARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap ‐ shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner , are available in four basic types.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 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.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-39 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 (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 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 (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with a top tether , you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary , move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LA TCH attachments.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Seats and Restraints . If the position you are using has a fixed headrest and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the head restraint. . If you are using a single tether in the center seating position without a headrest, route the single tether over the seatback.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 41 for more information.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-30 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-31 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Compass This vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Instruments and Controls It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display , the compass should be calibrated.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-7 2. T o increase or decrease the time, do one of the following while the hours or minutes are flashing: . T urn the f knob. . Press ¨ SEEK or © SEEK. . Press FWD or s REV .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Instruments and Controls 2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired option. 3. Press the H or MENU button again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle 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 (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Instruments and Controls English 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 (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-13 English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the “ H ” (United States) or torward the shaded thermostat (Canada), it means that the engine coolant has overheated.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Instruments and Controls problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away . If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-17 T o prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is of f.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-19 { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Instruments and Controls Press and briefly hold the ESC OFF button to turn off the ESC system; the ESC OFF light comes on and a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 31 for more information.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-21 If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-23 For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 1 1 . High-Beam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Instruments and Controls 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 (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-25 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 (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Instruments and Controls 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. T o reset this display to zero, press and hold the set/reset button.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display , press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Instruments and Controls 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 (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-29 TRUNK OPEN This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer . See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 7 and Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BA TTER Y IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-32 Instruments and Controls panel cluster . See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 20 . See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 27 for more information.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-33 A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however , you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-34 Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-35 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 (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-36 Instruments and Controls 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 (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-37 ALL IN P ARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-38 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter . NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-39 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. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-40 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until F ACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-41 This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-42 Instruments and Controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-43 T o program up to three devices: 1. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-44 Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On. ” .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-45 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. Y ou will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 5-46 Instruments and Controls 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 (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 6-2 Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): T urns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). T urning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-3 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 (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Lighting When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work. T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-5 Press # to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come on in the instrument panel cluster . When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 6-6 Lighting Dome Lamps 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. Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its infotainment system.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-7 until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset. Press © SEEK again to stop scanning preset stations.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Infotainment System 2. Press the F A V button to display the page where the station will be stored. 3. Press and hold one of the 6 softkeys until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to store additional radio stations.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-9 Finding an XM Channel BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. f (T une): T urn to manually select an XM channel. © SEEK: Press to go to the previous XM channel.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Infotainment System 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Storing XM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store radio station while the vehicle is parked. See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 3 .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Infotainment System interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-13 window defogger . Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc Insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc begins playing. Use an adapter ring when playing the smaller 8 cm (3 in) discs.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-15 Softkeys The six softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. The softkeys below the radio display control the following features.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 Order of Play T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-17 Softkeys The six softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. The softkeys below the radio display control the following features.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Infotainment System CD Player Messages CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The CD player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-19 Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-21 Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” This command can be skipped. 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-23 T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Infotainment System Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-25 T ransferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Infotainment System Other Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air F i l t e r .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Climate Controls Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-3 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Climate Controls This mode helps to quickly heat or cool the air inside the vehicle once the temperature inside the vehicle is equal to or better than the outside temperature. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-5 . If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter , if equipped, may need to replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 ‑ 5 and Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Climate Controls 5. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at the quick-connect. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the water deflector plate. 8. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-3 Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 10 .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-5 2. T urn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating 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 (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-7 Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The vehicle capacity weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory ‐ installed options.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 A. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs) Example 2 A.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to your vehicle's T ire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-15 . Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 ‑ 42 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break ‐ in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 27 { W ARNING T urning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-17 not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 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 (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-19 Shifting Into Park { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 27 for more information.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-21 2. T urn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 15 for more information. 3. Shift out of the P (Park) position to the N (Neutral) position.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-23 P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-25 Manual Mode Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission, which can help control the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-27 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 (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 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 (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-29 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 (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Driving and Operating The traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the ESC OFF button.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-31 control automatically turns off . See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 27 . When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 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 (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-33 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 (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) 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.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly .
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-37 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Driving and Operating the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-39 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 (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 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 (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-41 When towing a trailer , the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Driving and Operating Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer .
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-43 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 (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Driving and Operating Using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper .
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-45 Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. T railer Brakes Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not try to tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Different Size T ires and Wheels . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 10-4 V ehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non ‐ GM certified parts, including .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on it.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 18 . B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 29 . C. Battery on page 10 ‑ 21 . D. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 V ehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-9 Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 ™ approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Contact your dealer for additional information or the procedure can be found in the service manual.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 V ehicle Care 6. Fasten the clips on the top of the housing to lock the cover in place. { W ARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-13 Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant mixture. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 1 1 and Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 V ehicle Care 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 surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-15 The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 V ehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 16 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-17 The temperature gauge also indicates an overheat condition exists. Driving extended km (miles) and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 1 1 .
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-19 { W ARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 V ehicle Care There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-21 . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 V ehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-23 . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 V ehicle Care 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 (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-25 T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 5 . 2. Remove the screw from the headlamp assembly . 3. Pull up on the plastic headlamp retainer and remove it.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 V ehicle Care 1 1. Push the headlamp assembly toward the vehicle. 12. Push down on the plastic headlamp retainer to reinstall it.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-27 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 (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 V ehicle Care License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws (A) from the license plate lamp assembly . 2. Pull the lamp assembly down and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and out of the lamp assembly .
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 V ehicle Care The vehicle may not have all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor AB.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage CHMSL/ BCK-UP Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back-up Lamp DISPLA Y Display DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1 DRL 2 Da.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage RT P ARK Passenger Side Parking Lamp RT SPOT Right Spot RT T/SIG Passenger Side T urn Signal Lamp RVC SEN Regula.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-33 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 V ehicle Care { W ARNING . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout and a serious crash.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-35 and service description. See the “ T ire Size ” illustration later in this section for more detail.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 V ehicle Care gone flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 61 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 53 .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-37 (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 V ehicle Care Curb Weight : The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-39 outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer , brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 V ehicle Care V ehicle Capacity Weight : The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo load.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-41 When to Check Check the tires once a month or more. Do not forget the compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one. The cold compact spare should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 61 .
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 V ehicle Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-43 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 V ehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-45 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear . See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 V ehicle Care . The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire Rotation T ires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-47 W ARNING (Continued) In an emergency , a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however , use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 V ehicle Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-49 { W ARNING Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 V ehicle Care For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administr ation (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear , traction, and temperature performance.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-51 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 (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air , and cause loss of control, causing a crash.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-53 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly .
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-55 5. Remove the compact spare tire. 6. T urn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. A. Jack B. Extension and Protection Guide C.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 V ehicle Care If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. If needed, use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-57 4. Put the compact spare tire near you. { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-59 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 V ehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-61 C. Compact Spare T ire D. Wing Nut E. Jack F . Wheel Wrench G. Extension Protector H. Foam Holder I. Bolt Screw Full-Size Flat Tire A. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat T ire C. Protective Guide D.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 V ehicle Care 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 (63,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-63 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-65 8. Connect the other end of the black negative ( – ) cable to an unpainted heavy metal engine part (D) away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 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 (67,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-67 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 (68,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 V ehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-69 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 V ehicle Care Notice: T o avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners.
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-71 furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior .
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-73 Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 V ehicle Care Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy , and reduces vehicle emissions. Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 7 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 40 . . Inspect tire wear . See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 45 . . Visually check for fluid leaks.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Or every two years, whichever comes first.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. b) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 . T o avoid break ‐ down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power . . T rained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion ‐ free.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance . As part of the multi ‐ point inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 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 (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 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 (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 ‑ 1 1 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 3 Automatic 1.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your 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 - 2012 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-5 Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www .chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . F AQ .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Customer Information Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Y our name, home address, and home telephone number . . T elephone number of your location.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-7 . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway . Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to o.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Y ou are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 1 Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will Y ou See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3 ‑ 25 .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 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 (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-13 However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer , or General Motors. 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 .
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicl.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 OnStar Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination? ” 2.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 OnStar Connections OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar ’ s service.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 OnStar V ehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Additional Information, OnStar ® .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-5 Fuel (cont'd) Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . 9-34 Gauge . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 INDEX Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-7 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 INDEX Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Overview , OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 P Parade Dimming .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-9 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Replacement Parts Airbags .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 12-1 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 1 T ires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Wheel Replacement .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 When It Is Time for New T ires .
デバイスChevrolet Impala (2012)の購入後に（又は購入する前であっても）重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります：
Chevrolet Impala (2012)をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはChevrolet Impala (2012)の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Chevrolet Impala (2012)の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Chevrolet Impala (2012)で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Chevrolet Impala (2012)を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はChevrolet Impala (2012)の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Chevrolet Impala (2012)に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちChevrolet Impala (2012)デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。
