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Le mot vient du latin "Instructio", à savoir organiser. Ainsi, le manuel d’utilisation Chevrolet 2013 décrit les étapes de la procédure. Le but du manuel d’utilisation est d’instruire, de faciliter le démarrage, l'utilisation de l'équipement ou l'exécution des actions spécifiques. Le manuel d’utilisation est une collection d'informations sur l'objet/service, une indice.
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Pourquoi lire le manuel d’utilisation?
Tout d'abord, il contient la réponse sur la structure, les possibilités du dispositif Chevrolet 2013, l'utilisation de divers accessoires et une gamme d'informations pour profiter pleinement de toutes les fonctionnalités et commodités.
Après un achat réussi de l’équipement/dispositif, prenez un moment pour vous familiariser avec toutes les parties du manuel d'utilisation Chevrolet 2013. À l'heure actuelle, ils sont soigneusement préparés et traduits pour qu'ils soient non seulement compréhensibles pour les utilisateurs, mais pour qu’ils remplissent leur fonction de base de l'information et d’aide.
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Wheels and T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General [...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMP ALA, and the IMP ALA Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of Ge[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering W[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 5 . 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. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 10 . E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 3 [...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 ‑ 34 for additional information. Press and hold V for [...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. See Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 6 . Power Door Lo[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked [...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . Second Row Seats On vehicles with the flip and fold feature, the bottom seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to creat[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. The passenger airbag status i[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Pull the lever , located at the bottom of the mi[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . . Courtesy Lamps on page 6 ‑ 5[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 3 . Clima[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 .[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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). f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Se[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1-14 In Brief 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. For radios without a F A V button, up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and 6 AM), c[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. The Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetoot[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. +RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or [...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 In Brief 1-17 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. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter . Becau[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1-18 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 In Brief 1-19 . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle&apos[...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1-20 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote V ehicle S[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key can be used for the ignition and the driver door . If the vehicle is a taxi model, the key can also be used in the trunk. If it becomes difficult to turn the key in a vehicle lock, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a b[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar / (Remote V ehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter . See Remote V ehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 4 for additional i[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program new transmitters. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “ REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOT[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel.[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 14 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur: . The vehicle's key is in the ignition. . The vehicle's [...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on both front doors next to the door handle. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors or press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. If the vehicle has the optional content theft-deter[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows settings. For programming information, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 34 . Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while the key is in the ignition. Always remember to take your key with you when exiting th[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors T runk { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide [...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency T runk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person [...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 incorrect key . The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for about 30 seconds. When the alarm is armed, the trunk may be opened with the RKE transmitter . The power door lock switches are disabled and the doors remain locked. Y ou [...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-e[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your P ASS-Key III+ key , see your dealer or a locksmith who can service P ASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms o[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror . Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: = (Rear Wi[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Windows { W ARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows desired level. T o raise the window , pull up and hold the front of the switch. Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an express-down feature labeled AUTO. This lets you lower the window completely without holding the switch. Press the f[...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Q (V ent/Express-Open): Press this switch once to vent the sunroof when it is closed. When using the vent, the sunshade should be fully opened. The sunshade can be opened or closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward. From the vent position,[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjust[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed a[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The rear seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of [...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. See Center Console Storage[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . Instead, it will be in front of yo[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. Heated Front Seats { W AR[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate two for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat m[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints 3. Lower the seatback by pulling forward on the tab on the outboard side of the seatback. 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 t[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 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 . In a crash, if you or your pas[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints 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 o[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 . 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. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured, or even kille[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right fro[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 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 t[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 ‑ 17 . Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older [...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 W ARNING (CONTINUED) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt[...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. T orn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away . Make sure the safety belt reminder lig[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the right f[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you wou[...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impa[...]
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Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the air[...]
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the veh[...]
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Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy . The inflato[...]
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Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { W ARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or o[...]
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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly . See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front p[...]
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Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. 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 t[...]
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Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyo[...]
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Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the f[...]
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Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger airbag whil[...]
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Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints keep the airbag system from working properly . Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim[...]
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Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 13 . Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or brok[...]
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Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster [...]
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Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properl[...]
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Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the [...]
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Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 W ARNING (CONTINUED) or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forw[...]
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Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (CONTINUED) Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. T o reduce the risk of se[...]
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Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child c[...]
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Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with T ransport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportat[...]
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Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 W ARNING (CONTINUED) fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-fa[...]
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Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LA TCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. This syste[...]
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Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The 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 be[...]
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Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchors are under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position with[...]
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Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 W ARNING (CONTINUED) of the retractor to set the lock, if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary[...]
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Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using has a fixed headrest and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the head restrain[...]
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Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If you are using a single tether in the center seating position without a headrest, route the single tether over the seatback. If you are using a dual tether in the center seating position without a headrest, route the dual tether over the seatback. 3.[...]
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Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If[...]
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Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be he[...]
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Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 38 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing [...]
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Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the [...]
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Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 3-50 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 . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be he[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. See Rear Seats (Split Folding) on page 3 ‑ [...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-34 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-40 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 c / x (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, go to the next track if a CD is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call. b / g (Mute/Push to T alk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Pr[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls { W ARNING In freezing weather , do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID displays i[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press V to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press 3 until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, [...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls 2. Press T until PRESS V TO CALIBRA TE COMP ASS displays. 3. Press V to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRA TING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration.[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 2. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year) display . 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the tabs to be changed. 4. T o increase the time or date, do one of the following: . Press the p[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls W ARNING (CONTINUED) vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery . Always unplug [...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer .[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls 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. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a [...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster . When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety bel[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while dr[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls on when the vehicle is placed in ON/RUN, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 14 . If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, [...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See F[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been do[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on,[...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/W arning Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the ligh[...]
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Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or[...]
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the sta[...]
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Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster . The DIC buttons are located on the[...]
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Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls T (V ehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on yo[...]
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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traf[...]
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Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 29 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 6 . In addition to the engi[...]
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Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 V ehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . Some mes[...]
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Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed properly . Make sure that the hood is closed completely . See Hood on page 10 ‑ 4 . LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the drive[...]
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Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 14 for more information. This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. [...]
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Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in perfo[...]
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Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 disappear until the turn signal is manually turned off, or a turn is completed. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays if there has been a problem detected wit[...]
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Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off: . The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction control button. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 26 for more information. . The battery is low . TRACTION CONTROL ON If [...]
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Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 ST ARTING DISABLE D SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately . This message only appears while the ignition[...]
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Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls T ransmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot.[...]
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Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). T o avoid excessive drain on the battery , it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature se[...]
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Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See “ Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ” under Automatic Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 7 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UN[...]
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Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry[...]
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Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exte[...]
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Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. F ACTOR Y SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the cu[...]
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Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System 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. Universal Remote System Programming Th[...]
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Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the[...]
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Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www .learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a gara[...]
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Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand-held transmitter is different, or if the[...]
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Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. A. Left Button ("Up," "+," or "On."[...]
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Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Instruments and Controls 5-45 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. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can [...]
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Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 5-46 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 6-2 Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Instr[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Lighting 6-3 The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is in the ON/RUN position. . The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. . The engine is running. When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps,[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or l[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Interior L[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Press the butto[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. The ign[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 6-8 Lighting voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fas[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Rad[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-2 Infotainment System T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more info[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-3 Operation Radio with CD (Base)[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-4 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its infotainment system. Softkeys The Radio with CD (MP3) has six softkeys located below the radio display . Softkeys are used to control functions that appear on the radio display as tabs directl[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-5 The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Setting the T one (Bass/Treble) Radio with CD T o adjust the bass or treble: 1. Press the f knob until Bass or T [...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-6 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio with CD T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press the ` button or press the f knob until the speaker control label displays. 2. T o adjust the setting, do one of the following: . T urn the f knob. . Press ¨ SEEK[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the i[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-8 Infotainment System 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. ¨ SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. .[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-9 Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite, Radio with CD (MP3) Radios that have a F A V button store radio stations as favorites. T o store a station as a favorite: 1. T une to a radio station. 2. Press the F A V button to display the page where the station w[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press the softkey under AUTO TXT tab on the radio display . 3. Press the softkey under the ON or OFF tab on the radio display . If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra information will [...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 . Press © SEEK or ¨ SEEK. 3. T o exit the category search mode, press the F A V button or BAND button to display the favorites again. Adding and Removing Categories Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h [...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-12 Infotainment System SiriusXM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being [...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-13 Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer . Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult wi[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-14 Infotainment System Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger , located in the rear window . Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface i[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-15 load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “ CD Messages ” later in this section. Care of CDs Store a disc in its original case or a protective case an[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-16 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track. 4 (Information): Press to display available additional i[...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-17 Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. File Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-18 Infotainment System volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release FWD to resume playing. 4 (Information): Press to display available additional information about the current track. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while an MP3 disc is playing. The MP3 disc[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-19 3. Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen. The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play . Once all songs from that album have played, the player [...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-20 Infotainment System BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing until it is stopped or turned off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press again a[...]
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Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-21 A Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (3[...]
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-22 Infotainment System . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is delete[...]
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Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-23 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete. Connecting to a Different Phone T o connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Dependi[...]
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Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-24 Infotainment System repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “ Store, ” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number . Using the “ Delete ” Command 1. Press and hold b / [...]
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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-25 If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Digit [...]
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Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-26 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b / g , and then say “ Mute call. ” . T o cancel mute, press b / g , and then say[...]
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Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Infotainment System 7-27 Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a N[...]
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Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 7-28 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air F i l t e r ......................... 8 - 6 Climate Control Systems T[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 8-2 Climate Controls Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F . Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) G. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls H. Rear Window Defo[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Climate Controls 8-3 Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control F . Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger T emperature Control: For dual zone, turn the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temp[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 8-4 Climate Controls - (Defog): This mode clears the windshield of fog or moisture. Air is directed equally to the windshield and the floor outlets. When defog is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Climate Controls 8-5 prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation mode is not available in outside air , floor , defog, or defrost modes. If the button is selected while in these modes, the indicator flashes three times. Rear Window Defogger The rea[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 8-6 Climate Controls . 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 ‑ 6 and Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Climate Controls 8-7 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 . 9. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter . F[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. Many local governments have enacted[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready . . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-4 Driving and Operating If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or because of a system malfunctions, the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. Curve Tips . T ake curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce [...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-5 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the accele[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-6 Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident). . Pay attention to special road si[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-8 Driving and Operating W ARNING (CONTINUED) Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any t[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 { W ARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (st[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggag[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 3 A. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs) Refer to your vehicle's T ire and Loading Informatio[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 Notice: Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not overload the vehicle. If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the v[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-14 Driving and Operating . Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 ‑ 39 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break ‐ in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions The igni[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. 4. Set the parking brake. See Park[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-16 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate [...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 covered by the vehicle warranty . See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 41 . 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[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-18 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Steering Column Shift Lever If the vehicle has a steering column shift lever , use this procedure to shift the vehicle into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the shift lever tow[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 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 ‑ 25 for more information. T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weigh[...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-20 Driving and Operating 2. T urn the ignition key to the ON/ RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 14 for more information. 3. Shift out of the P (Park) position to the N (Neutral) position. 4. Move the vehicle to a safe location. If you still cannot move the sh[...]
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Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 9 ‑ 18 and Engine Exhaus[...]
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-22 Driving and Operating W ARNING (CONTINUED) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level gr[...]
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Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or m[...]
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Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-24 Driving and Operating 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle. The transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is used or you shift back into D (Drive). While in L (Low), the transmission will prevent shifting to[...]
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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. Y ou might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsa[...]
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Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-26 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have a T raction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the fron[...]
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Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 T o turn the system on or off, press the ESC OFF button located on the instrument panel. When the system is turned off, the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message appears on the DIC. If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when the button is press[...]
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Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-28 Driving and Operating driver with vehicle directional control, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But, you can turn ESC off if you ever need to. If the vehicle is in cruise control when the system begins to assist the driver main[...]
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Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). { W ARNING Cruise control can be dangero[...]
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Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-30 Driving and Operating 3. Press and release the SET – button located on the steering wheel. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator . Resuming a Set Speed If cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without [...]
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Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . T o disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the [ button on the steering wheel. . T o turn off the cruise control, press the T button on the steering wheel.[...]
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Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-32 Driving and Operating knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher , the engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a m[...]
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Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www .toptiergas.com. For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oi[...]
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Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-34 Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. As[...]
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Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 W ARNING (CONTINUED) Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop then unscrew the cap all the way The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability , t[...]
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Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-36 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. Y ou or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be [...]
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Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 63 . Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips Driving with a T railer When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trai[...]
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Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-38 Driving and Operating trailer , which mainly occurs during cornering. This is normal when towing heavier trailers. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid situat[...]
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Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 turning the engine off. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 14 . Parking on Hills { W ARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to [...]
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Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-40 Driving and Operating Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that can be too heavy . It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, and how m[...]
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Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. T owing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. S[...]
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Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 9-42 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Buyi[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive a[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-4 V ehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 29 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenan[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-6 V ehicle Care A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 16 . B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 28 . C. Battery on page 10 ‑ 19 . D. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 15 . E. Engine Oil Fill[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 { W ARNING The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle. 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip d[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-8 V ehicle Care vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, o[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 necessary . A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 29 . Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicat[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-10 V ehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 , and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 13 . Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located i[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under t[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-12 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine [...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-14 V ehicle Care By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the c[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary . 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral)[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-16 V ehicle Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid Check the level after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes so the fluid is warm. T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap [...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 5 for more information on location. Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for add[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-18 V ehicle Care Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied, with or w[...]
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Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 { W ARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. Y ou or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the br[...]
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Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-20 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 60 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove[...]
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Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Ignition[...]
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Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-22 V ehicle Care covered by your warranty . Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield. T o replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Lift up on the plastic latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm a[...]
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Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 26 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and [...]
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Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-24 V ehicle Care 3. Pull up on the plastic headlamp retainer and remove it. 4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove the electrical connector . 5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs. 6. T urn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove [...]
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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 13. Reinstall the screw from the headlamp assembly . 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. Open the trunk. See T runk [...]
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Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-26 V ehicle Care 5. T urn the two hex nuts counterclockwise to remove them. 6. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect the wiring harness. 7. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Pull the old bulb straight out to remove it. 9. Push the new bulb strai[...]
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Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the c[...]
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Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-28 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, by the battery . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 5 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any ele[...]
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Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 Fuses Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor ABS MTR 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor 1 ABS MTR 2 ABS Motor 2 AIR PUMP Air Pump AIR SOL Air Injection Reactor Solenoid AIRBAG/ DISPLA Y Airbag, Display AUX PWR Auxiliary Power BA TT 1 Battery 1 BA TT 2[...]
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Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-30 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage L T P ARK Driver Side Parking Lamp L T SPOT Left Spot L T T/SIG Driver Side T urn Signal Lamp ONST AR OnStar PWR DROP/ CRANK Power Drop, Crank RADIO Audio System RT HI BEAM Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp RT LO BEAM Passenger Side Low-Beam Head[...]
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Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbags AMP Amplifier AUX Auxiliary Outlets CNSTR Canister DR/LCK Door Locks HTD/SEA T Heated Seats PWR/MIR Power Mirrors PWR/SEA T Power Seats PWR/WNDW Pow[...]
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Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-32 V ehicle Care W ARNING (CONTINUED) . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. T ire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. .[...]
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Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 With winter tires, there may be decreased dry road traction, increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After changing to winter tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking. If using winter tires: . Use tires of the same brand and tread ty[...]
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Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-34 V ehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of T ransportation) : The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in co[...]
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Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 59 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 51 . (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN[...]
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Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-36 V ehicle Care (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 hig[...]
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Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor V ehicle Safety Standards.[...]
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Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-38 V ehicle Care model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle ma[...]
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Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 recommended inflation pressure. See “ T ire and Loading Information Label ” under V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinf[...]
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Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-40 V ehicle Care pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary . If the inflation pressure is low , add air until the recommended pressure is reached. If the inflation pressure is high, press on the metal stem in the center of the tir[...]
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Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale aft[...]
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Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-42 V ehicle Care A T ire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 , for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and i[...]
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Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly , it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer f[...]
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Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-44 V ehicle Care 9. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspect[...]
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Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 39 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 41 . Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ Wheel Nut T orque ” und[...]
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Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-46 V ehicle Care that tires, including the spare if equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear . The tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first[...]
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Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V , W , Y and ZR speed rated tires. Never exceed the winter tire's maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. { W ARNING[...]
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Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-48 V ehicle Care may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can also be affected. { W ARNING If different sized wheels are used, there [...]
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Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however , and may depart significantly from the norm due to variation[...]
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Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-50 V ehicle Care road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts shou[...]
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Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 W ARNING (CONTINUED) parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that [...]
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Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-52 V ehicle Care W ARNING (CONTINUED) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat, a[...]
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Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 4. T urn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. 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. Wheel Wrench The tools you[...]
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Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-54 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or , this vehicle may have steel wheels with plastic covers. T o re[...]
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Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 3. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using the diagram above and the corresponding jacking notches located on the bottom side of the plastic molding. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them. The [...]
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Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-56 V ehicle Care 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground to install the compact spare tire. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire. { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,[...]
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Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 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. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torq[...]
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Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-58 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. Store all these in the proper [...]
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Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 A. Cover B. Retainer 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. Extension Bolt Screw E. Wing Nut F . Jack G. W[...]
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Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-60 V ehicle Care W ARNING (CONTINUED) crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; however , it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . [...]
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Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 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. The jump start positive is located in [...]
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Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-62 V ehicle Care W ARNING (CONTINUED) add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water[...]
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Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier . A wheel lift tow truck could damage the vehicle. Consult [...]
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Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-64 V ehicle Care components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a do[...]
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Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after , to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish wit[...]
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Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-66 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. W ash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades.[...]
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Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are p[...]
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Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-68 V ehicle Care Cleaners should be removed quickly . Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety i[...]
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Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 Fabric/Carpet/Suede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the [...]
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Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-70 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather , Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution. Notice: Soaking or sa[...]
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Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make[...]
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Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 10-72 V ehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat The driver side floor mat is held in place by one hook-type retainer . 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings on the floor mat over the hooks an[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Y our dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance ite[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equipment are available. If they are not, see your dealer to have a trained technicia[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 44 . . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, ch[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 64 . . Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10 ‑ 20 . . Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Functi[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that [...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi ‐ point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps Properly working headlamps[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handling, or unusual tire wear . . Y our dealer has [...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 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 . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil lice[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-14 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. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM [...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]
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Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]
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Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 ‑ 13 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditionin[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 3 Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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. In Canada, call General Mo[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge [...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 .gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-5 Chevrolet Owner Centre (Canada) chevroletowner .ca T ake a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the V ehicle T ools section. . Access third party enthusiast sites and social media networks. . Locate own[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-6 Customer Information . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 [...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registrati[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . A separate booklet entitled “ Limited W arranty and Owner Assistance Information ” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. T ransp[...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability . All Courtesy T ransportation arrangements will be administered b[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-10 Customer Information able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring the V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant difference[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it t[...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Disc[...]
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Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call T ransport Canada at 1-800-333-051[...]
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Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist i[...]
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Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 Customer Information 13-15 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for[...]
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Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . [...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency button > 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. OnStar Services Emergency Wi[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request compl[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 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 RemoteLink mobile app. See www .onstar .com for coverage maps. Hands-Free Calling 1. Push = . System r[...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to your iPhone or Android smartphone to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it; or to connect to an OnStar Advisor . For OnStar RemoteLink infor[...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 14-6 OnStar network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar service may not work if t[...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 OnStar 14-7 W arranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the New V ehicle Limited Warranty . The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. Push | and ask an Advisor . Ad[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 41 . Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnS[...]
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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Additional Information OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]
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Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-3 Cluster , Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9 Compact Spare T ire . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Connections OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 Con[...]
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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-4 INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-5 Fuel (cont'd) Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . 9-32 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 [...]
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Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-6 INDEX Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 K Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-30 [...]
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Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-7 M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-15 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-15 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Messages Airbag S[...]
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Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-8 INDEX Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-1 1 Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 P Parade Dimming . . . . [...]
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Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-9 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1-14 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-31 Repla[...]
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Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1 1 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-7 V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Au[...]
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Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 INDEX i-1 1 T ires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-50 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/23/12 i-12 INDEX W W arning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Hazard Flasher[...]