Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1I
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefPress K to unlock the driver door.Press again within five seconds tounlock all remain
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsFuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-30Key and Lock Messages . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3Steering Wheel ControlsVehicles with audio steering wheelcontrols cou
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and ControlsWindshield Wiper/WasherTurn the band with the wiper symbolto control
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5CompassThis vehicle may have a compass inthe Driver Information Cente
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsIt is suggested to calibrate awayfrom tall buildings, utility wires,m
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-72. To increase or decrease thetime, do one of the followingwhile the
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and Controls2. Press the pushbutton locatedunder the desired option.3. Press theH
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Notice: Holding a cigarette lighterin while it is heating does not le
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsInstrument ClusterEnglish Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehiclespeed in both kilometer
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5Door LocksManual LocksFrom outside the vehicle, use thekey in the door or the RemoteK
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsEnglishWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge indicates about how m
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13EnglishThis gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature. If the gauge
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsThe front passenger safety beltreminder light and chime may turnon
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15CanadaWhen the vehicle is started, thepassenger airbag status indic
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and Controlsproblems with a generator drivebelt, or that there is an electrical
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17To prevent more serious damage tothe vehicle:.Reduce vehicle speed.
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsThe vehicle may not passinspection if:.The malfunction indicator la
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19{WARNINGThe brake system might not beworking properly if the brakes
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsPress and briefly hold the ESC OFFbutton to turn off the ESC system
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21If it does not, have the vehicleserviced by the dealer. If the syst
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust a manual seat:1. Lift the bar under the front ed
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsEngine Oil Pressure Light{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oilpres
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23For information regarding this lightand the vehicle's security
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsIf your vehicle has thesefeatures, the DIC also displays thecompass
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25Trip A and Trip BPress the trip/fuel button untilTRIP A or TRIP B d
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and Controls100 kilometers (L/100 km). Thisnumber is calculated based on thenum
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27UnitsPress the vehicle information buttonuntil UNITS displays. This
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsBattery Voltage andCharging MessagesBATTERY SAVER ACTIVEThis messag
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29TRUNK OPENThis message displays when thetrunk is not closed complet
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsEngine Oil MessagesCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONThis message displays when
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31Key and Lock MessagesREPLACE BATTERY INREMOTE KEYThis message displ
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Manual LumbarMove the lever up or down toincrease or decrease lumbarsupport.See Lumba
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and Controlspanel cluster. See ElectronicStability Control (ESC)/TractionContro
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33A fault has been detected in thesystem which means that thesystem i
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsTIRE LEARNING ACTIVEOn vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor Syste
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35Vehicle ReminderMessagesICE POSSIBLE DRIVEWITH CAREThis message dis
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsFeature Settings Menu ItemsThe following are customizationfeatures
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37ALL IN PARK (default): All of thedoors will unlock when the vehicle
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsLIGHTS ON (default): The exteriorlamps will flash when you press th
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-39The lights will remain on for20 seconds or until the lock buttonon
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-40 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilFACTORY SETTINGS appears onthe
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-41This system provides a way toreplace up to three remote controltran
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefPassenger SensingSystemThe passenger sensing system willturn off the right front pass
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-42 Instruments and Controls2. In the garage, locate thegarage door opener receiver(motor-head
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-43To program up to three devices:1. To verify that the garage doorope
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-44 Instruments and ControlsThe switch positions on thehand-held transmitter could belabeled, a
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-454. The indicator lights will blinkslowly. Enter each switchsetting
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20125-46 Instruments and ControlsUniversal Remote SystemOperationPress and hold the appropriatebutto
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Headlamp High/Low-
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingThe exterior lamps control has fourpositions:O (Off): Turns off the automaticheadlamp
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Daytime Running Lamps(DRL)/AutomaticHeadlamp SystemDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) canmak
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingWhen the hazard warning flashersare on, the turn signals willnot work.Turn and Lane-C
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5Press # to turn the fog lamps on oroff. A light will come on in theinstrument panel c
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Interior MirrorVehicles with a manual rearviewmirror can be adjusted by holdingthe mi
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingDome LampsThe center mounted dome lampoverhead comes on when a door isopened. This la
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7When the ignition is on, illuminatedentry is inactive, which means thecourtesy lamps
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20126-8 LightingIf the vehicle has a voltmeter gaugeor a voltage display on the DriverInformation Cen
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemTheft-Deterrent FeatureTheftLock®is designed todiscourage theft of the veh
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3Radio with CD (MP3)The vehicle has one of these radiosas its infotainment
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment System4. Press the softkey under thedesired Speed CompensatedVolume setting (OFF
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5EQ (Equalization): Press thisbutton to choose bass and trebleequalization
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemRadioAM-FM RadioRadio Data System (RDS)The radio may have RDS. The RDSfeat
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7until a double beep sounds. Theradio goes to a stored preset,plays for a f
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefMap LampsThe vehicle has map lamps on therearview mirror. Push the buttonnear each
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment System2. Press the FAV button to displaythe page where the station willbe stored
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9Finding an XM ChannelBAND: Press to switch betweenAM, FM, or XM, if equipp
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment System5. Repeat the steps to removemore categories.Storing XM ChannelsDrivers
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11Channel Unauth: This channel isblocked or cannot be received withyour XM
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment Systeminterference or static, unplug theitem from the accessory poweroutlet.AM
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13window defogger. Repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Do
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemInserting a DiscInsert the disc partway into the slot,label side up. The
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15SoftkeysThe six softkeys below the radiodisplay are used to control func
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemPlaying an MP3Order of PlayTracks are played in the followingorder:.Play
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17SoftkeysThe six softkeys below the radiodisplay are used to control func
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-116 : Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.6 : Slow
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment SystemCD Player MessagesCHECK DISC: If an error messagedisplays and/or the dis
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19PhoneBluetoothFor vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the system
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemWhen to Speak: A short tonesounds after the system respondsindicating wh
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21Pairing a Phone1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Bluetooth.”
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemStoring and Deleting PhoneNumbersThe system can store up to30 phone numb
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23To delete all name tags:1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Say “De
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Re‐dial” Command1. Press and holdb / g fortwo seconds.2. Afte
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25Transferring Audio from theBluetooth System to a Cell PhoneDuring a call
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemOther InformationThe Bluetooth®word mark andlogos are owned by the Bluet
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefSingle ZoneA. Fan ControlB. Outside AirC. Temperature ControlD. RecirculationE. Air
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsSingle ZoneA. Fan ControlB. Outside AirC. Temperature ControlD. Recirculation
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-36 (Floor): Air is directed to thefloor outlets, with some of the airdirected
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsThis mode helps to quickly heat orcool the air inside the vehicle oncethe tem
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5.If the airflow seems low whenthe fan is at the highest setting,the passenger
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate Controls5. Lift the air inlet grille anddisconnect the washer hose atthe quick-connec
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDistracted DrivingDistraction comes in many formsand
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3Defensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexpect the unexpected.”
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingIf the engine ever stops while thevehicle is being driven, brakenormally
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-52. Turn the steering wheel aboutone-eighth of a turn, until theright fro
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with CD (Base)O : Press to turn the system onand off.
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingDriving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction and af
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7Other driving tips include:.Keep the vehicle well ventilated..Keep the i
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and OperatingDrive with caution, whatever thecondition. Accelerate gently sotraction
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9WARNING (Continued).Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatci
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingRocking the Vehicle to GetIt OutTurn the steering wheel left andright
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11positions (A), and the maximumvehicle capacity weight (B) inkilograms
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingExample 1A. Maximum Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 1 = 453 kg(1,00
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13Refer to your vehicle's Tire andLoading Information label forspec
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and Operating{WARNINGThings inside the vehicle canstrike and injure people in asudd
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15.Do not tow a trailer duringbreak-in. See Trailer Towingon page 9‑42 f
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1General In
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-14 In Briefstation frequency tabs and by usingthe radio FAV button. Press FAVto go through up
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and Operating4. Set the parking brake. SeeParking Brake on page 9‑27{WARNINGTurning
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17not race the engine immediatelyafter starting it. Operate theengine an
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingEngine HeaterThe engine coolant heater canprovide easier starting and
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19Shifting Into Park{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingIf you have to leave the vehicle withthe engine running, be sure yourv
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-212. Turn the ignition key to theON/RUN position. See IgnitionPositions
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and OperatingRunning the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengine
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23P (Park): This position locks thefront wheels. It is the best position
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingN (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thewhee
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25Manual ModeElectronic Range Select(ERS) ModeERS mode allows you tochoo
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15Bluetooth®For vehicles with a Bluetoothsystem, it allows users with aBluetooth‐enab
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingBrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock BrakeSys
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27Parking BrakeThe parking brake is located to theleft of the brake peda
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingThe system may be heard or feltwhile it is working, but this isnormal.
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29Electronic StabilityControl (ESC)Your vehicle may have an ElectronicSt
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and OperatingThe traction control system can beturned off or back on by pressingthe
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31control automatically turns off . SeeTraction Control System (TCS) onp
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingIncreasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlIf the cruise control system
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33FuelUse of the recommended fuelis an important part of the propermaint
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingGasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only)At a minimum, gasoline sh
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35Fuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United State
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefCruise ControlThe cruise control buttons arelocated on the left side of thesteering
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingFuel E85 (85% Ethanol)Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badgeand a yellow
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37Filling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and Operatingthe fuel cap has been left off orimproperly installed. This wouldallow
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39TowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbeen
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingDriving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certainamount of exp
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41When towing a trailer, the arrows onthe instrument panel flash for tur
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingMaintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43Successful, safe trailering takescorrect equipment, and it has to beus
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingUsing a weight-carrying hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 t
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45Always leave just enough slack sothe rig can turn. Never allow safetyc
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17Performance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle may have a tracti
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and Operating2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Calif
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47Bu
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareDamage to vehicle componentsresulting from modifications or theinstallation or u
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the interior hood releasehandle w
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid onpage 10‑18.B. Engine Com
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel f
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9SpecificationUse and ask for licensed engineoils with the dexos1™ approvedcertif
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefDuring cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appearwhen the veh
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer sys
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11Contact your dealer for additionalinformation or the procedure can befound in
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle Care6. Fasten the clips on the top of thehousing to lock the cover inplace.{WARNIN
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13Engine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicle isfilled with DEX-COOL®enginec
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle CareChecking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coolan
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15The coolant surge tank pressurecap can be removed when thecooling system, incl
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle CareIf Steam Is Coming from theEngine CompartmentSee Overheated Engine ProtectionO
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17The temperature gauge alsoindicates an overheat conditionexists. Driving exten
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareWhat to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids andLu
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19{WARNINGThe brake wear warning soundmeans that soon the brakes willnot work we
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19.Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated..Combine several trips into asingle trip..Repl
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle CareThere are only two reasons why thebrake fluid level in the reservoirmight go d
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21.If brake fluid is spilled on thevehicle's painted surfaces,the paint fin
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle CareIf the vehicle starts in any otherposition, contact your dealer forservice.Aut
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23.To check the P (Park)mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle CareHeadlamp AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset atthe factory and should need nofu
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25To replace one of these bulbs:1. Open the hood. See Hood onpage 10‑5.2. Remove
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle Care11. Push the headlamp assemblytoward the vehicle.12. Push down on the plastich
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27Taillamps, Turn Signal,Sidemarker, Stoplamps,and Back-Up LampsA. Rear Sidemark
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle CareLicense Plate LampTo replace one of these bulbs:1. Remove the two screws (A) f
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29Headlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-20 In Brief2 NOTES
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle CareThe vehicle may not have all of thefuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usa
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31Fuses UsageCHMSL/BCK-UPCenterHigh-MountedStoplamp,Back-up LampDISPLAY DisplayD
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareFuses UsageRT PARKPassenger SideParking LampRT SPOT Right SpotRT T/SIGPassenge
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures show
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle Care{WARNING.Poorly maintained andimproperly used tires aredangerous..Overloading
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35and service description. See the“Tire Size” illustration later in thissection
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle Caregone flat. If the vehicle has acompact spare tire, seeCompact Spare Tire onpag
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37(C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digitnumber that indicates the tireheight‐to‐width mea
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareCurb Weight: The weight of amotor vehicle with standard andoptional equipment
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-39outward when mounted on avehicle. The side of the tire thatcontains a whitewal
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CareVehicle Capacity Weight: Thenumber of designated seatingpositions multiplied b
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41When to CheckCheck the tires once a month ormore. Do not forget the compactspa
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareAs an added safety feature, yourvehicle has been equipped with atire pressure
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43Tire Pressure MonitorOperationThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor Sys
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareTPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one or
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45using a TPMS relearn tool, in thefollowing order: driver side front tire,passe
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle Care.The tire has a bump, bulge,or split..The tire has a puncture, cut,or other da
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47WARNING (Continued)In an emergency, a cloth or apaper towel can be used;howeve
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle CareBuying New TiresGM has developed and matchedspecific tires for the vehicle. Th
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49{WARNINGUsing bias-ply tires on thevehicle may cause the wheelrim flanges to d
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignit
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareFor example:Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature AThe following information re
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A(the highest), B, and C,repre
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle Care{WARNINGUsing the wrong replacementwheels, wheel bolts, or wheelnuts can be da
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blow outwhile driving, especial
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle Care{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-555. Remove the compact spare tire.6. Turn the nut holding the jackcounterclockw
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle CareIf needed, finish loosening themwith your fingers. The plastic nutcaps will no
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-574. Put the compact spare tirenear you.{WARNINGGetting under a vehicle when it
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle Care{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, canma
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5910. Lower the vehicle byturning the jack handlecounterclockwise. Lower thejack
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3If there is a decrease in the RKEoperating range:.Check the distance.
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or othere
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61C. Compact Spare TireD. Wing NutE. JackF. Wheel WrenchG. Extension ProtectorH.
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle CareAlthough the compact spare tirewas fully inflated when the vehiclewas new, it
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Notice: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage tothe vehicle that w
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle Care{WARNINGUsing a match near a battery cancause battery gas to explode.People ha
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-658. Connect the other end of theblack negative (–) cable to anunpainted heavy m
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle should be
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67Dinghy TowingNotice: If the vehicle is towedwith all four wheels on theground,
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle CareAppearance CareExterior CareWashing the VehicleTo preserve the vehicle's
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69Protecting Exterior Bright MetalPartsRegularly clean bright metal partswith wa
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs a
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsV (Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for aboutone second to open t
Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle CareNotice: To avoid surface damage,do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive po
Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-71furnishings can also permanentlytransfer color to the vehicle'sinterior.U
Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetStart by vacuuming the surfaceusing a soft brush attachment. If a
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73Do not use cleaners that increasegloss, especially on the instrumentpanel. Ref
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareUse the following guidelines forproper floor mat usage..The original equipment
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceProper vehicle maintenance helps tokeep the vehicle in good workingco
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3MaintenanceScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Stop.Check t
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and Maintenance.Check tire inflation pressures.See Tire Pressure onpage 10‑40..Inspe
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-53. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing down. Replace with aCR
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Normala
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Severea
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9.To avoid break‐down or failure tostart the vehicle, maintain abatter
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and Maintenance.As part of the multi‐pointinspection, trained dealertechnicians ca
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantHood and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, S
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, reco
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsAfter entering the vehicle during aremote start, insert and turn the
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap3.6L V6 3 Auto
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical Data2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appear
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conce
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationCanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Care Centre,Mail Code: CA
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5Other Helpful LinksChevrolet — www.chevrolet.comChevrolet Merchandise —w
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7WARNING (Continued)injuries or even death fromheat stroke. Always loc
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationCalling for AssistanceWhen calling Roadside Assistance,have the followin
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7.Towing or services for vehiclesdriven on a non-public road orhighway.Se
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationCourtesy TransportationProgramTo enhance your ownershipexperience, we an
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9insurance coverage, credit card, etc.You are responsible for fuelusage c
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer InformationRepair FacilityGM also recommends that youchoose a collision repair fa
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11Choose a reputable repair facilitythat uses quality replacement parts.
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer InformationOwner InformationOwner publications are writtenspecifically for owners
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individualproblems between you
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer InformationVehicle DataRecording andPrivacyThis GM vehicle has a number ofsophist
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15GM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with theco
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPersonal Choice ProgrammingThe delayed locking feature canbe turned o
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer Information2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEmerge
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush ] to get a priority connectionto an Emergency Advisor available24/7 to:.Get help
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“OnSta
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarConnectionsOnStar Hands-Free Calling allowscalls to be made and received fromthe vehic
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5DiagnosticsOnStar Vehicle Diagnostics willperform a vehicle check everymonth. It will
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarOnStar service cannot work unlessyour vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreeme
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7OnStar Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN)A PIN is needed to access some ofthe OnStar
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStarVehicle and Power IssuesOnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless s
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9To open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, do the following:1.
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21Jump Starting . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXEE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36Electrical Equipment,Add-On
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5Fuel (cont'd)Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37Foreign Countries .
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXInfants and Young Children,Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35Infota
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCHSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXOverheated EngineProtectionOperating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16Overheating, En
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2, 2-3Remote Vehicle Start .
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXService (cont'd)Maintenance, GeneralInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11Tires (cont'd)Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsRemote Trunk ReleaseTo open the trunk from the inside,pressV. See T
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXWheelsAlignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51Different S
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however,
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsImmobilizerSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13‑15 for informati
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13To program the new additional key:1. Verify that the new key hasa1
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are located on t
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15Automatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticdi
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17Window Lockouto (Window Lockout): The driverwindow switches also in
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsThe sunroof can only be operatedwhen the ignition is in ON/RUNor AC
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsHead Restraints{WARNINGWith head restraints that are notinstalled and adj
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3restraint down. Try to move thehead restraint after the button isreleased
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsCenter SeatThe vehicle may have a front centerseat. There are cupholders
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicl
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and RestraintsTo recline a manual seatback:1. Lift the lever.2. Move the seatback to th
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7Heated Front Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsRear SeatsRear Seats (Split Folding)Flip and Fold FeatureOn vehicles with
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9To return the seats to the normalposition:{WARNINGIf either seatback is n
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety belts
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-11safety belts. That is why wearingsafety belts makes such goodsense.Ques
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and Restraints.Wear the shoulder belt over theshoulder and across the chest.These par
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13Engaging the child restraintlocking feature in the right frontseating p
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and RestraintsTo unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. The belt shouldretur
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-15Pretensioners work only once. If thepretensioners activate in a crash,t
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGA safety belt that is not properlyworn may not provide theprote
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17Lap BeltThis section is only for the lap belt.To learn how to wear a la
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and RestraintsSafety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder lig
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19See your dealer to have the safetybelt assemblies inspected orreplaced.
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARN
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarThe seat‐mounted side impactair
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate in
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and RestraintsRoof-rail airbags are not intended toinflate in rollovers or rear impac
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto sa
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsAdditional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right frontpassen
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27The passenger sensing systemworks with sensors that are part ofthe righ
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontpass
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29If the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint has
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and Restraintssystem to detect that person andenable the right front passengerfrontal
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31The on indicator may be lit if anobject, such as a briefcase,handbag, g
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsIn addition, the vehicle has apassenger sensing systemfor the right fro
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage th
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsThe manufacturer's instructions thatcome with the booster seat sta
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35{WARNINGNever allow a child to wear thesafety belt with the shoulder be
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and RestraintsAirbags plus lap‐shoulder beltsoffer protection for adults and olderchi
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37Q: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?A: Add-on chi
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and RestraintsChild Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infant
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39Securing an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can be
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and RestraintsWhere to Put theRestraintAccording to accident statistics,children and
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41{WARNINGA child in a child restraint in thecenter front seat can be bad
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and RestraintsWhen installing a child restraint witha top tether, you must also useei
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43Your child restraint may havea single tether (A) or a dualtether (C). E
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsDo not secure a child restraint in aposition without a top tether ancho
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Notice: Do not let the LATCHattachments rub against thevehicle’s safety
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑4.B. Remote Trunk Release Button.See Trunk on page 2‑9.C. Turn
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and Restraints.If the position youare using has a fixedheadrest and youare using a du
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage the
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and Restraints3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Position the rel
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-496. If the child restraint has a toptether, follow the child restraintma
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsA label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-51You will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint in
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cuphol
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20124-2 StorageRear StorageFor vehicles with a split folding rearseat, there are two storage areasund
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Ste
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