2k15_chev_impala_22941531 Aai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 03/19/14
2015 Impala 2015
Impala
22941531 A chevrolet.com (U.S.) chevrolet.gm.ca (Canada) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2015 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M
In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Air Vents ...... 8-7 Vehicle Features ...... 1-17 Maintenance ...... 8-8 Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 1-22 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-8 Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Windows ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-26 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-28 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-25 Doors ...... 2-15 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-38 Brakes ...... 9-28 Vehicle Security...... 2-16 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-31 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-19 Cruise Control ...... 9-33 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-21 Lighting ...... 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43 Windows ...... 2-21 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Fuel ...... 9-53 Roof ...... 2-24 Interior Lighting ...... 6-4 Towing...... 9-58 Lighting Features ...... 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-63 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Introduction ...... 7-1 General Information ...... 10-2 Rear Seats ...... 3-11 Radio ...... 7-7 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Safety Belts ...... 3-13 Audio Players ...... 7-11 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Airbag System ...... 3-20 Navigation ...... 7-18 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 Child Restraints ...... 3-33 Phone ...... 7-19 Electrical System ...... 10-30 Trademarks and License Wheels and Tires ...... 10-38 Agreements ...... 7-31 Jump Starting ...... 10-66 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-70 OnStar ...... 14-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-72 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 OnStar Additional General Information ...... 11-1 Information ...... 14-6 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Special Application Index ...... i-1 Services ...... 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-11 Maintenance Records ...... 11-13 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-14 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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model variants, country Canadian Vehicle Owners specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Propriétaires Canadiens region, or changes subsequent to A French language manual can be the printing of this owner manual. obtained from your dealer, at If the vehicle has the bi-fuel engine, www.helminc.com, or from: The names, logos, emblems, see the Impala Bi-Fuel supplement On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and for additional and specific ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in information on this engine. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the Attention: Customer Service and the IMPALA Emblem are features. trademarks and/or service marks of 47911 Halyard Drive General Motors LLC, its Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. quick reference. Using this Manual For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General To quickly locate information about Motors of Canada Limited" for the vehicle, use the Index in the Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it back of the manual. It is an appears in this manual. alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where This manual describes features that it can be found. may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22941531 A First Printing © 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
iv Introduction
Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light safety symbol which means “Do 9 { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning this happen.” ! Danger indicates a hazard with a : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result Symbols % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls in serious injury or death. or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ labels that use symbols instead of : Brake System Warning Light text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System { Warning the text describing the operation or : Cruise Control information relating to a specific I Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. O : Exterior Lamps M : This symbol is shown when # : Fog Lamps you need to see your owner manual . : Fuel Gauge { Caution for additional instructions or information. + : Fuses Caution indicates a hazard that * : This symbol is shown when 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam could result in property or vehicle you need to see a service manual Changer damage. for additional instructions or information. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
vi Introduction
2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-11 Side Blind Zone Steering Wheel Alert (SBZA) ...... 1-20 Adjustment ...... 1-12 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Interior Lighting ...... 1-13 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-20 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-14 Parking Assist ...... 1-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14 Active Emergency Braking Initial Drive Information Climate Controls ...... 1-15 System ...... 1-21 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Transmission ...... 1-16 Power Outlets ...... 1-21 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Universal Remote System . . . 1-21 System ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Sunroof ...... 1-21 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Infotainment System ...... 1-17 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Radio(s) ...... 1-17 Performance and Maintenance Trunk ...... 1-6 Satellite Radio ...... 1-17 Traction Control/Electronic Windows ...... 1-7 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-18 Stability Control ...... 1-22 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Bluetooth® ...... 1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-23 Memory Features ...... 1-9 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-23 Second Row Seats ...... 1-10 Cruise Control ...... 1-19 E85 or FlexFuel ...... 1-24 Heated and Ventilated Driver Information Driving for Better Fuel Seats ...... 1-10 Center (DIC) ...... 1-19 Economy ...... 1-24 Head Restraint Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Roadside Assistance Adjustment ...... 1-10 System ...... 1-20 Program ...... 1-25 Safety Belts ...... 1-11 Lane Departure OnStar® ...... 1-25 Passenger Sensing Warning (LDW) ...... 1-20 System ...... 1-11 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Instrument Panel Illumination 9. Storage Area with USB Port 16. Cruise Control on page 9-33 (If Control on page 6-4. Inside (If Equipped). See Equipped). 2. Air Vents on page 8-7. Instrument Panel Storage on Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4-1 and USB Port on page 9-35 (If Equipped). 3. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 7-14. page 2-15. Heated Steering Wheel on 10. Infotainment on page 7-1. Parking Assist Button. See page 5-3 (If Equipped). Assistance Systems for Parking 11. CD Player on page 7-11. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) or Backing on page 9-44 (If 12. Electric Parking Brake. See System on page 9-46 (If Equipped). Parking Brake on page 9-29. Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 13. Data Link Connector (Out of 17. Steering Wheel Controls on Button. See Lane Departure View). See Malfunction page 5-3 (Out of View). Warning (LDW) on page 9-52. Indicator Lamp on page 5-17. 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 14. Hood Release. See Hood on page 5-2. Lane-Change Signals on page 10-4. 19. Horn on page 5-3. page 6-3. 15. Instrument Panel Storage on 20. Steering Wheel Controls on 5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. page 4-1 (If Equipped). page 5-3. Driver Information Center (DIC) Fuse Cover. See Instrument Driver Information Center on page 5-26. Panel Fuse Block on Buttons. See Driver Information 6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 10-36. Center (DIC) on page 5-26. page 5-4. 21. Ignition Positions (Keyless 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on Access) on page 9-14 or page 6-3. Ignition Positions (Key Access) 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic on page 9-16. Headlamp System on page 6-2. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-4 In Brief
22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Transmission on page 9-25. 23. Heated and Ventilated Front Information Seats on page 3-10 (If This section provides a brief Equipped). overview about some of the 24. Traction Control/Electronic important features that may or may Stability Control on page 9-31. not be on your specific vehicle. 25. Storage Area with Accessory For more detailed information, refer Power Outlet Inside. See to each of the features which can be Center Console Storage on found later in this owner manual. page 4-2 and Power Outlets on page 5-6. Remote Keyless Entry With Remote Start Shown 26. Climate Control Systems on (RKE) System Press the button to extend the key. page 8-1. The RKE transmitter may work up to The key can be used for all locks. Dual Automatic Climate Control 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. This key is also used for the System on page 8-3. ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Y : Press and hold to release the trunk. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-5
7 : Press and release one time to The engine will continue to run for Door Locks initiate vehicle locator. Press and 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a hold for at least three seconds to 10-minute time extension. Remote Keyless Access sound the panic alarm. Press again start can be extended only once. to cancel the panic alarm. Canceling a Remote Start See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote To cancel a remote start, do one of Keyless Entry (RKE) System the following: Operation on page 2-3. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the Remote Vehicle Start vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Starting the Vehicle . Turn the vehicle on and then off. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on If equipped, use the Keyless Access page 2-9. system to lock and unlock the door. 2. Press and release Q. When the doors are locked and the / Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 3. Immediately, press and hold transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the for at least four seconds or until driver door handle, press the lock/ the turn signal lamps flash. unlock button. When unlocking from When the vehicle starts, the parking the driver door, the first press lamps will turn on and remain on as unlocks that door; press again long as the engine is running. The within five seconds to unlock all doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-6 In Brief
passenger doors. See Remote Power Door Locks Trunk Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. This feature may be configured. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-38. Key Cylinder Access Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks on page 2-11. Inside the Vehicle Push down on the door lock knob to lock that door. Pull once on the door K : Press to unlock. To open the trunk: handle to unlock the door and again Q : Press to lock. to open the door. Press the power . Press | with the See Power Door Locks on door lock switch to lock or unlock all transmission in (P) . doors. See Door Locks on page 2-13. page 2-11 and Power Door Locks . Press and hold Y on the RKE on page 2-13. transmitter. . If equipped, press the touch pad on the underside of the trunk lid after unlocking all doors. If equipped with Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-7
touch pad on the underside of the (RAP) is active. See Retained Seat Adjustment trunk and lift to open. See Remote Accessory Power (RAP) on Keyless Entry (RKE) System page 9-22. Manual Front Seats Operation on page 2-3. The power window switches on the When closing the trunk, use the driver door control all the windows. pull cup. Each passenger door has a switch See Trunk on page 2-15. that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the Windows window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-22.
To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and The power windows only operate forth to be sure it is locked in with the ignition in ACC/ place. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-8 In Brief
Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment
Lumbar with Power Recline Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust the seat: Shown, Manual Recline Similar the switch to raise or lower the seat. . Move the seat forward or Release the switch when the To adjust the lumbar support: rearward by sliding the control desired height is reached. forward or rearward. . Press and hold the control See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. forward to increase or rearward . Raise or lower the front part of to decrease lumbar support. the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . If equipped with manual recline, press and hold the top of the . Raise or lower the seat by control to increase or the bottom moving the rear of the control up of the control to decrease or down. lumbar support. See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5. page 3-6. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright . Tilt the top of the control forward position: to raise. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without See Reclining Seatbacks on applying pressure to the page 3-6. seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. Memory Features 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and release the lever to lock the B (Exit) buttons on the driver door seatback in place. are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver 3. Push and pull on the seatback to To adjust a power seatback: seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt make sure it is locked. and telescoping steering column (if . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. equipped). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-10 In Brief
See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Heated and Ventilated C : If available, press to ventilate Vehicle Personalization on Seats the driver or passenger seat. page 5-38. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The Second Row Seats air is not cooled. The rear seatbacks can be folded An indicator light on the button turns down to increase cargo space. on when the heated or ventilated See Rear Seats on page 3-11. seat is on. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-10. Head Restraint Adjustment Heated and Ventilated Seat Do not drive until the head restraints Buttons Shown, Heated Seat for all occupants are installed and Buttons Similar adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating If available, the buttons are on the position, change the seatback center console. To operate, the recline angle as little as necessary ignition must be on. while keeping the seat and the head I : If available, press to heat the restraint height in the proper driver or passenger seatback only. position. J : Press to heat the driver or See Head Restraints on page 3-2 passenger seat cushion and and Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. seatback. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-11
Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-16. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada . Safety Belts on page 3-13. The passenger sensing system will . How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the front outboard Properly on page 3-14. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-15. other airbag is affected by the 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the . Lower Anchors and Tethers for passenger sensing system. See Children (LATCH System) on Passenger Sensing System on driver or passenger mirror. page 3-41. page 3-26. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-12 In Brief
3. Move the selector switch to ) to when the vehicle is started. See 4. Pull the lever up to lock the deselect the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror steering wheel in place. on page 2-21. The vehicle has manual folding Power Tilt Wheel mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on Steering Wheel page 2-20. Adjustment Interior Mirrors Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the If equipped with this feature, press headlamps from behind. See the control to move the steering Manual Rearview Mirror on wheel up and down or forward and page 2-21. To adjust the steering wheel: rearward. Automatic Dimming Rearview 1. Pull the lever down. Do not adjust the steering wheel Mirror while driving. For vehicles with an automatic 2. Move the steering wheel up dimming rearview mirror, the mirror or down. will automatically reduce the glare 3. Pull or push the steering wheel from the headlamps from behind. closer or away from you. The dimming feature comes on Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-13
Interior Lighting To change the dome lamp settings, Reading Lamps press the following: Dome Lamps OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. ON: Turns the lamp on.
Front Reading Lamps
The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
Rear Reading Lamps Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-14 In Brief
There are front and rear reading AUTO: Automatically turns the Windshield Wiper/Washer lamps in the overhead console and exterior lamps on and off, the headliner. depending on outside lighting. # or $ : Press the button near ; : Turns on the parking lamps each lamp to turn it on or off. including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lighting 2 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. The windshield wiper/washer lever See: is on the right side of the steering column. . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. The exterior lamp control is on the LO: Use for slow wipes. turn signal lever. There are four positions. O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-15
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. Climate Control System n L : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. 1. Fan Control 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Recirculation page 5-4. 3. Air Delivery Modes 7. Rear Window Defogger 4. Defrost Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-16 In Brief
Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) This feature allows for changing gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). 2. Using the button on the top of the shift lever, press the + (plus) Dual Automatic Climate Control System end of the button to upshift, or press the − (minus) end of the 1. Driver and Passenger 6. Recirculation button to downshift. Temperature Controls 7. Air Delivery Modes See Manual Mode on page 9-27. 2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/ 8. O (Fan On/Off) Start Only) 9. Rear Window Defogger 3. Fan Control 10. SYNC 4. Defrost See Climate Control Systems on 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) page 8-1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (if equipped). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-17
Vehicle Features { : Press to go to the Home Page. Setting the Clock MENU: Press to select a menu. See Clock (Base Radio) on Infotainment System g page 5-5 or Clock (Uplevel Radio) : Press to seek the previous on page 5-6. The base radio information is station or track. included in this manual. See the l : Press to seek the next station Satellite Radio infotainment manual for information or track. on the uplevel radios, audio players, Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite phone, navigation system, and See Overview on page 7-3 about radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM voice or speech recognition. There these and other radio features. satellite radio subscription can is also information on settings and Storing Radio Station Presets receive SiriusXM programming. downloadable applications (if equipped). Up to 25 preset stations from all SiriusXM Satellite Radio bands can be stored in the favorite Service Radio(s) lists in any order. Up to five stations SiriusXM is a satellite radio service can be stored in each favorite page O : Press to turn the system on. based in the 48 contiguous United and the number of favorite pages States and 10 Canadian provinces. Press and hold to turn it off. When can be set. on, press to mute; press again to SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide unmute. Turn to increase or To store the station to a position in variety of programming and decrease the volume. the list, while on the active source commercial-free music, coast to main page, such as AM, FM, coast, and in digital-quality sound. RADIO: Press to choose between or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and A fee is required to receive the ® FM, AM, and SiriusXM , hold a favorites/soft key button on SiriusXM service. if equipped. the faceplate. For more information refer to: MEDIA: Press to change the audio See “Storing Radio Station Presets” . www.siriusxm.com or call source between CD, USB, SD card, under AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. and AUX. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-18 In Brief
. www.xmradio.ca or call The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone : For vehicles with OnStar® or a 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). g must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth® system, press to interact See Satellite Radio on page 7-9. Bluetooth system before it can be with those systems. See OnStar used in the vehicle. Not all phones Overview on page 14-1 or Portable Audio Devices will support all functions. “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual. The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, SD Card on page 7-21 or Bluetooth c : Press to reject an incoming Reader, and two USB ports in the (Overview) on page 7-19 or call, or end a current call. Press to center console. If equipped with Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - mute or unmute the infotainment storage behind the radio, there is a Base Radio) on page 7-26. system when not on a call. USB port inside. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1. Steering Wheel Controls External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17, SD Card Reader on page 7-17, and USB Port on page 7-14. Bluetooth® ® The Bluetooth system allows users The favorite and volume switches with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone are on the back of the steering to make and receive hands-free Some audio controls can be wheel. calls using the vehicle audio system adjusted at the steering wheel. and controls. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-19
1. Favorites: Press to select the +RES: If there is a set speed in next or previous favorite. memory, press briefly to resume to 2. Volume: Press to increase or that speed or press and hold to decrease the volume. accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase See Steering Wheel Controls on vehicle speed. page 5-3. SET–: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. Cruise Control If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. w or x : Press to move up or See Cruise Control on page 9-33 or down in a list, or on the main view Adaptive Cruise Control on press to cycle through the different page 9-35 (if equipped). Info app pages. o or p : Press o to open Driver Information application menus on the left. Press Center (DIC) p to open interaction menus on the right. The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many V : Press to select a menu item. 5 : Press to turn cruise control on vehicle systems. Press and hold to reset values on or off. A white indicator comes on in certain screens, or on the main view the instrument cluster when cruise reset info pages to the original is on. setting. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-20 In Brief
See Instrument Cluster on page 5-9 to detect the lane markings. The Rear Vision and Driver Information Center (DIC) LDW light, @, is green if a lane Camera (RVC) on page 5-26. marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will If equipped, RVC displays a view of Forward Collision Alert change to amber and flash. In the area behind the vehicle on the (FCA) System addition, beeps will sound. center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) aid with parking and low-speed reduce the harm caused by on page 9-52. backing maneuvers. front-end crashes. FCA provides a Side Blind Zone See Assistance Systems for Parking green indicator, V, when a vehicle or Backing on page 9-44. is detected ahead. This indicator Alert (SBZA) displays amber if you follow a If equipped, SBZA will detect Parking Assist vehicle much too closely. When vehicles in the next lane over in the If equipped, Rear Parking Assist approaching a vehicle ahead too vehicle's side blind zone area. quickly, FCA provides a red flashing (RPA) uses sensors on the rear When this happens, the SBZA bumper to assist with parking and alert on the windshield and rapidly display will light up in the beeps. avoiding objects while in corresponding outside side mirror R (Reverse). It operates at speeds See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and will flash if the turn signal is on. less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may System on page 9-46. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) display a warning triangle on the on page 9-50. Rear Vision Camera screen and/or Lane Departure a graphic on the instrument cluster Warning (LDW) to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps may occur If equipped, LDW may help avoid if very close to an object. unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or See Assistance Systems for Parking greater. LDW uses a camera sensor or Backing on page 9-44. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-21
Active Emergency . Inside the center console. Read the instructions completely Braking System . On the rear of the center before attempting to program the console. Universal Remote system. Because If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise of the steps involved, it may be Control (ACC) it also has the Active Lift the cover to access the helpful to have another person Emergency Braking System, which accessory power outlet. available to assist with programming includes Intelligent Brake See Power Outlets on page 5-6. the Universal Remote system. Assist (IBA) and the Automatic See Universal Remote System on Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Universal Remote System page 5-44. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the Sunroof severity of crashes when driving in a If equipped, the ignition must be in forward gear. ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, See Active Emergency Braking or in Retained Accessory Power System on page 9-48. (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on Power Outlets page 9-22. The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has three accessory This system provides a way to power outlets: replace up to three remote control . Inside the front storage area transmitters used to activate below the climate control devices such as garage door system. openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-22 In Brief
Express Open/Express Close: Performance and Fully press and release the front or rear of ~. The sunroof opens and Maintenance closes automatically. Traction Control/ Sunshade Switch Electronic Stability Open/Close: Press and hold the Control front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired The Traction Control System (TCS) position. limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the Express Open/Express Close: vehicle is started. Fully press and release the front or 1. ~ Sunroof Switch The StabiliTrak system assists with rear of Q to express open or directional control of the vehicle in 2. Q Sunshade Switch express close the sunshade. If the difficult driving conditions. The sunroof is open, the sunshade will Sunroof Switch system also turns on automatically express close just short of the open every time the vehicle is started. Open/Close: Press and hold the sunroof. . To turn off traction control, press front or rear of ~ to open or close See Sunroof on page 2-24. the sunroof. Release ~ at the and release the g button on the desired position to stop movement. center console. The Traction Off Light i illuminates. Vent Feature: Press the front or rear of ~ to the first detent to open . To turn off both traction control and close the vent feature. The and StabiliTrak, press and hold sunshade partially opens and closes the g button, until the Traction automatically during the vent Off Light i and the StabiliTrak operation. Off Light g illuminate. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-23
. Press and release the g button The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System again to turn on both systems. may come on in cool weather when 1. Using the DIC controls on the the vehicle is first started, and then See Traction Control/Electronic right side of the steering wheel, turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control on page 9-31. display REMAINING OIL LIFE may be an early indicator that the on the DIC. See Driver Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and Information Center (DIC) on the tires need to be inflated to the page 5-26. When remaining oil This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. life is low, the CHANGE Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal ENGINE OIL SOON message monthly tire maintenance. Maintain will appear on the display. See the correct tire pressures. Engine Oil Messages on See Tire Pressure Monitor System page 5-31. on page 10-47. 2. Press V on the DIC controls and hold down for a few seconds to Engine Oil Life System clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL The low tire pressure warning light The engine oil life system calculates SOON message and reset the alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use oil life at 100%. pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Be careful not to reset the oil life tires. If the warning light comes on, OIL SOON message when it is time display accidentally at any time stop as soon as possible and inflate to change the engine oil and filter. other than after the oil is the tires to the recommended The oil life system should be reset changed. It cannot be reset pressure shown on the Tire and to 100% only following an oil accurately until the next oil Loading Information label. See change. change. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-24 In Brief
The oil life system can also be reset E85 or FlexFuel Driving for Better Fuel as follows: Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can Economy 1. Turn the ignition on with the use either unleaded gasoline or engine off. Driving habits can affect fuel ethanol fuel containing up to 85% mileage. Here are some driving tips 2. Fully press and release the ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel to get the best fuel economy accelerator pedal three times on page 9-55. For all other vehicles, possible. within five seconds. use only the unleaded gasoline described under Fuel on page 9-53. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL smoothly. SOON message is not on, the system is reset. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-10. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . 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. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
In Brief 1-25
. Replace the vehicle's tires with OnStar® the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall This vehicle may be equipped with a near the size. comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Follow recommended scheduled Advisor for Emergency, Security, maintenance. Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar Roadside Assistance services may require a paid Program subscription. See OnStar Overview U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 on page 14-1. TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
1-26 In Brief
2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer Operation (Key Windows Access) ...... 2-18 Immobilizer Operation Keys (Keyless Access) ...... 2-18 { Warning Keys and Locks Exterior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-1 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with Power Mirrors ...... 2-20 an ignition key or Remote System ...... 2-2 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 dangerous and children or others System Operation ...... 2-3 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-21 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 could be seriously injured or Door Locks ...... 2-11 Interior Mirrors killed. They could operate the Power Door Locks ...... 2-13 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-21 power window or other controls or Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-21 make the vehicle move. The Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-13 Automatic Dimming Rearview windows will function with the key Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Mirror ...... 2-21 in the ignition or with the RKE Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Windows transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught Doors Windows ...... 2-21 Trunk ...... 2-15 Power Windows ...... 2-22 in the path of a closing window. Sun Visors ...... 2-24 Do not leave children in a vehicle Vehicle Security with the ignition key or an RKE Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Roof transmitter. Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-16 Sunroof ...... 2-24 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: RKE With Remote Start Shown, The key that is part of the Remote . Check the distance. The Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can Without Similar transmitter may be too far from be used for the ignition and all locks Press the button on the RKE the vehicle. if the vehicle is a Key Access transmitter to extend the key. Press vehicle. If the vehicle has the . Check the location. Other the button and the key blade to vehicles or objects may be keyless ignition, the key can be retract the key. used for the locks. blocking the signal. If the vehicle has an ignition and it . Check the transmitter's battery. becomes difficult to turn the key, See “Battery Replacement” later inspect the key blade for debris. in this section. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your See your dealer if a new key is dealer or a qualified technician needed. for service. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” Pressing K will disarm the alarm (RKE) System Operation under Vehicle Personalization on system. See Vehicle Alarm System page 5-38. on page 2-16. The transmitter functions may work If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is Memory seat positions may be up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the enabled through Vehicle vehicle. recalled when unlocking the vehicle. Personalization and the driver door See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Keep in mind that other conditions, is open when Q is pressed, all “Auto Memory Recall” under Vehicle such as those previously stated, can doors lock and the driver door will Personalization on page 5-38. impact the performance of the immediately unlock. See “Remote transmitter. Y (Remote Trunk Release): Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Press and hold to release the trunk. Personalization on page 5-38. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic If the passenger door is open when Alarm): Press and release one Q is pressed, all doors lock. time to initiate vehicle locator. The Pressing Q may also arm the alarm exterior lamps flash and the horn system. See Vehicle Alarm System chirps three times. on page 2-16. Press and hold 7 for at least K (Unlock): Press to unlock the three seconds to sound the panic driver door or all doors. See “Power alarm. The horn sounds and the Door Locks” under Vehicle turn signals flash for about Personalization on page 5-38. 30 seconds until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. With Remote Start Shown The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See “Remote / (Remote Vehicle Start): Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. Unlock Light Feedback under ” If equipped, press and release Vehicle Personalization on Q The turn signal indicators may flash and then immediately press and and/or the horn may sound on the page 5-38. hold / for at least four seconds to second press to indicate locking. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
start the engine from outside the Keyless Unlocking/Locking from vehicle using the RKE transmitter. the Driver Door See Remote Vehicle Start on When the doors are locked and the page 2-9. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) If equipped with a keyed ignition, of the driver door handle, pressing the RKE transmitter buttons will not the lock/unlock button on the driver operate when the key is in the door handle will unlock the driver ignition. door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, Keyless Access Operation all passenger doors will unlock. Pull Some vehicles have the Keyless the door handle to unlatch the door. Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access Driver Side Shown, Passenger the trunk without removing the RKE Similar transmitter from your pocket, purse, Pressing the lock/unlock button will briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter cause all doors to lock if any of the must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door following occur: being unlocked. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on . It has been more than the outside door handles. five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press. The Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on . Two lock/unlock button presses the first unlock/lock button press were used to unlock all doors. from the driver door. See Vehicle . Any vehicle door has opened Personalization on page 5-38. and all doors are now closed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If passive locking is enabled, the Programming Transmitters to Passenger Doors doors may lock with the RKE the Vehicle transmitter inside the vehicle. Do When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle. to the vehicle will work. If a of the door handle, pressing the transmitter is lost or stolen, a lock/unlock button on that door Temporarily Disable Passive replacement can be purchased and handle will unlock all doors. Locking Feature programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed Pressing the lock/unlock button will Temporarily disable the locking cause all doors to lock if any of the K so that lost or stolen transmitters no following occur: feature by pressing and holding longer work. Any remaining on the door for several seconds with transmitters will need to be . The lock/unlock button was used a door open. Passive locking will reprogrammed. Each vehicle can to unlock all doors. then remain disabled until Q is have up to eight transmitters . Any vehicle door has opened pressed, or until the vehicle is matched to it. and all doors are now closed. turned on. Programming with a Recognized Passive Locking To customize whether the doors Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only) automatically lock when you exit the If equipped with Keyless Access, To program a new key: vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, the vehicle will lock several seconds Start” under Vehicle Personalization 1. Insert the original, already after all doors are closed if the on page 5-38. programmed key in the ignition vehicle is off and at least one and turn to the key to the ON/ transmitter has been removed or Keyless Trunk Opening RUN position. none remain in the vehicle. Press the touch pad on the trunk lid 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and If other electronic devices interfere to open the trunk if the RKE remove the key. with the RKE transmitter signal, the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the vehicle may not detect the RKE trunk. transmitter inside the vehicle. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
3. Insert the new key to be vehicle must be off and all of the To program, the vehicle must be off programmed and turn it to the keys you wish to program must be and at least one currently ON/RUN position within with you. recognized transmitter and all new five seconds. 1. Insert the new vehicle key into transmitters, must be with you. The security light will turn off the ignition. 1. Place the recognized once the key has been 2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security transmitter(s) in the cupholder. programmed. light will come on. 2. Remove the key lock cylinder 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional 3. Wait 10 minutes until the cap. See Door Locks on keys are to be programmed. security light turns off. page 2-11. Then insert the vehicle key into the key lock If a key is lost or damaged, see your 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. dealer to have a new key made. cylinder on the driver door 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more handle and turn the key, Programming without a times. After the third time, turn to counterclockwise, to the unlock Recognized Transmitter (Key ON/RUN; the key is learned and position five times within Vehicles Only) all previously known keys will no 10 seconds. Program a new key to the vehicle longer work with the vehicle. The Driver Information Center when a recognized key is not Remaining keys can be learned by (DIC) displays READY FOR available. Canadian regulations following the procedure in REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. require that owners see their dealer. “Programming with a Recognized If there are no currently recognized Transmitter.” keys available, follow this procedure Programming with a Recognized to program the first key. Transmitter (Keyless Access This procedure will take Vehicles Only) approximately 30 minutes to A new transmitter can be complete for the first key. The programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
5. Remove the transmitter from the 1. Remove the key lock cylinder transmitter pocket and press K. cap. See Door Locks on page 2-11. Then insert the To program additional vehicle key into the key lock transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. cylinder on the driver door When all additional transmitters handle and turn the key, are programmed, press and hold counterclockwise, to the unlock the ENGINE START/STOP position five times within button for 12 seconds to exit 10 seconds. programming mode. The Driver Information Center Programming without a (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN Recognized Transmitter (Keyless PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Place the new transmitter into Access Vehicles Only) 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC the transmitter pocket. The If there are no currently recognized displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket is located transmitters available, follow this START BUTTON TO LEARN inside the center console procedure to program up to eight and then press the ENGINE storage area. transmitters. This feature is not START/STOP button. 4. Press the ENGINE START/ available in Canada. This procedure The DIC displays will again STOP button. When the will take approximately 30 minutes show REMOTE LEARN transmitter is learned, the DIC to complete. The vehicle must be off PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. will show that it is ready to and all of the transmitters you wish program the next transmitter. to program must be with you. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional 6. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: times. After the third time, all transmitter pocket and press K. previously known transmitters will no longer work with the To program additional vehicle. Remaining transmitters transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. can be relearned during the next When all additional transmitters steps. are programmed, press and hold The DIC display should now the ENGINE START/STOP show READY FOR REMOTE button for 12 seconds to exit # 1. programming mode. 4. Place the new transmitter into Starting the Vehicle with a Low the transmitter pocket. The Transmitter Battery or Wireless transmitter pocket is inside the Interference center console storage area. If the transmitter battery is weak or 1. Open the center console and 5. Press the ENGINE START/ there is wireless interference, the place the transmitter in the STOP button. When the DIC may display NO REMOTE transmitter pocket with the transmitter is learned the DIC DETECTED or PLACE buttons facing the front of the will show that it is ready to TRANSMITTER IN POCKET TO vehicle. program the next transmitter. START when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or IN REMOTE KEYmessage may also N (Neutral), press the brake be displayed at this time. pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button. See Starting the Engine on page 9-18. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Replace the battery if the DIC The vehicle may have this feature indicates that battery replacement is that allows the engine to be started necessary. See Key and Lock from outside the vehicle. Messages on page 5-32. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE { Caution transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on The climate control system will use the transmitter. Static from your the previous settings during a body could damage the remote start. The rear window transmitter. 2. Remove the battery cover by defogger may come on during a prying it with a finger. remote start based on cold ambient 3. Remove the battery by pushing conditions. The rear defog indicator The battery is not rechargeable. To light does not come on during a replace the battery: on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade. remote start. 1. Press the button on the 4. Insert the new battery, positive If the vehicle has heated and/or transmitter to extend the key ventilated seats, they may come on blade. side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. during a remote start. See Heated Replace with a CR2032 or and Ventilated Front Seats on equivalent battery. page 3-10. 5. Snap the battery cover back on Laws in some local communities to the transmitter. may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
to have the vehicle in view. Check The engine will continue to run for The vehicle's ignition must be local regulations for any 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a changed to ON/RUN/START and requirements. 10-minute time extension. Remote then back to OFF before the remote Other conditions can affect the start can be extended only once. start procedure can be used again. performance of the transmitter. See To drive the vehicle, turn the ignition Canceling a Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to ON/RUN for Key Access System on page 2-2. vehicles, or press the brake pedal To cancel a remote start, do one of and the ENGINE START/STOP the following: Starting the Vehicle button for Keyless Access vehicles. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the To start the engine using the remote / Extending Engine Run Time vehicle and press and hold start feature: until the parking lamps turn off. The engine run time can also be 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the . Turn on the hazard warning vehicle. extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes flashers. 2. Press and release Q. Steps 1–3 are repeated while the . Turn the vehicle on and then off. engine is still running. This provides 3. Immediately after completing a total of 20 minutes. Conditions in Which Remote Start Step 2, press and hold / for at Will Not Work least four seconds or until the The remote start can only be extended once. The remote vehicle start feature will turn signal lamps flash. The turn not operate if: signal lamps flashing confirms When the remote start is extended, the request to remote start the the second 10-minute period is . The key is in the ignition (Key vehicle has been received. added on to the first 10 minutes and Access) or if the key is in the the engine will run for a total of vehicle (Keyless Access). When the engine starts, the parking 20 minutes. . lamps will turn on and remain on as The hood is not closed. long as the engine is running. The A maximum of two remote starts, . The hazard warning flashers doors will be locked and the climate or a remote start with an extension, are on. control system may come on. are allowed between ignition cycles. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
. The malfunction indicator lamp Keyless Access is on. Warning (Continued) . The engine coolant temperature safety belts properly and the is too high. doors should be locked . The oil pressure is low. whenever the vehicle is driven. . Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an . Young children who get into extension, have already unlocked vehicles may be been used. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat . The vehicle is not in P (Park). and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from Door Locks heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. If equipped, use the Keyless Access { Warning . Outsiders can easily enter system to lock and unlock the door. Unlocked doors can be through an unlocked door When the doors are locked and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) dangerous. when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the . Passengers, especially help prevent this from driver door handle, press the lock/ children, can easily open the happening. unlock button. When unlocking from doors and fall out of a moving the driver door, the first press vehicle. The chance of being unlocks that door; press again thrown out of the vehicle in a within five seconds to unlock all crash is increased if the passenger doors. See Remote doors are not locked. So, all Keyless Entry (RKE) System passengers should wear Operation on page 2-3. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Key Cylinder Access
3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. To access the key cylinder: 4. Release the door handle. 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. Inside the Vehicle 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) Push down on the door lock knob to on the bottom of the cap (2) and lock the door manually. Pull once on pry outward. the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door. 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove. Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. automatically. See Power Door To replace the cap: 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the Locks on page 2-13. 1. Pull the door handle to the open back of the cap (8) between the position. seal (5) and the metal base (6). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Power Door Locks When delayed locking is active and Automatic door unlocking can be Q is pressed on the door lock programmed through the Driver switch while the door is open, a Information Center (DIC). See chime will sound three times. Vehicle Personalization on When all the doors are closed, the page 5-38. doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If a door is reopened Lockout Protection before five seconds have elapsed, Key Access the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. If the key is in the ignition and the power door lock switch is pressed Press Q on the door lock switch with the driver door open, all doors again or press Q on the RKE will lock and only the driver door will transmitter to override this feature unlock. and lock the doors immediately. Keyless Access Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Automatic Door Locks If equipped with Keyless Access, K (Unlock): Press to unlock the when the vehicle is in ACC/ doors. The doors will lock automatically ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START when all doors are closed, the and the power door lock switch is Delayed Locking ignition is on, and the shift lever is pressed with the driver door open, moved out of P (Park). all doors will lock and only the driver This feature is activated through door will unlock. vehicle personalization. See Vehicle To unlock the doors: Personalization on page 5-38. If the vehicle is off and locking is . K Press on a door. requested while a door is open, . Shift the transmission into when all doors are closed the P (Park). vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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transmitter is detected and the Safety Locks If a rear door handle is being pulled number of RKE transmitters has not at the same time the safety lock is reduced, the driver door will unlock. The rear door safety locks prevent deactivated, that door will remain passengers from opening the rear locked and the indicator light may Lockout Protection Override doors from inside the vehicle. flash. Release the handle, then Lockout protection can be manually press the safety lock twice to overridden with the driver door open deactivate the safety locks. by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The driver door must be closed before locking is requested for all doors to remain locked. When this feature is off, the Delayed Door Lock menu Press Z { to activate the safety will be available. locks on the rear doors. The This feature can also be indicator light in the switch will programmed. See Vehicle illuminate when activated. Personalization on page 5-38. The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2-22. Press Z { again to deactivate the safety locks. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Doors Warning (Continued) Trunk . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that { Warning brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with Index. any objects that pass through the . If the vehicle is equipped with seal between the body and the a power liftgate, disable the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine power liftgate function. To open the trunk: exhaust contains carbon For more information about monoxide (CO) which cannot be carbon monoxide, see Engine . Press | with the transmission seen or smelled. It can cause Exhaust on page 9-24. in P (Park). unconsciousness and even death. . Press and hold Y on the RKE If the vehicle must be driven with transmitter. the liftgate or hatch/trunk open: . If equipped, press the touch pad . Close all of the windows. on the underside of the trunk lid . Fully open the air outlets on after unlocking all doors. or under the instrument If equipped with Keyless Access, panel. the RKE transmitter must be within (Continued) 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the touch pad on the underside of the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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trunk and lift to open. See Remote Vehicle Security Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make When closing the trunk, use the the vehicle impossible to steal. pull cup. Emergency Trunk Release Vehicle Alarm System Handle This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. { Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or There is a glow-in-the-dark anchor point when securing items emergency trunk release handle on in the trunk as it could damage the trunk lid. This handle will glow the handle. following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.
If equipped with the anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Off: Alarm system is disarmed. flash indicating the alarm system Disarming the System On Solid: Vehicle is secured is operating. Pressing Q on the To disarm the system, do one of the during the delay to arm the system. RKE transmitter a second time following: will bypass the 30-second delay Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. and immediately arm the alarm . Press K on the RKE transmitter. A door or the hood is open. system. . If the vehicle has Keyless Slow Flash: Alarm system is The theft-deterrent alarm system will Access, unlock the vehicle using armed. not arm if the doors are locked with the door handle lock/unlock Arming the Alarm System the key. button with the RKE transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the vehicle. 1. Turn off the vehicle. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking the RKE transmitter, . Start the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle with one of the the horn will chirp and the lights will following: To avoid setting off the alarm by flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the accident: . Use the Remote Keyless vehicle is not started, or the door is . Entry (RKE) transmitter. not unlocked by pressing K on the Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle . RKE transmitter during the If the vehicle has Keyless and all doors are closed. Access, use the door 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will handle lock/unlock button be activated. . Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. with the RKE transmitter If a door or the hood is opened within 1 m (3 ft) of the without first disarming the system, Unlocking the driver door with the vehicle. the turn signals will flash and the key will not disarm the system or . With a door open, press the horn will sound for about turn off the alarm. inside . 30 seconds. The alarm system will Q then re-arm to monitor for the next 3. After 30 seconds the alarm unauthorized event. system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically If the engine still does not start, and Condition disarmed when the vehicle is the key appears to be undamaged started with the correct key. The key or the light continues to stay on, try If K is pressed and the horn chirps uses a transponder that matches an another ignition key. and the lights flash three times, an immobilizer control unit in the If the engine still does not start with alarm occurred previously while the vehicle and automatically disarms the other key, the vehicle needs alarm system was armed. the system. Only the correct key service. If the vehicle does start, the If the alarm has been activated, a starts the vehicle. The vehicle may first key may be damaged. See your message will appear on the DIC. not start if the key is damaged. dealer who can service the See Security Messages on theft-deterrent system and have a page 5-35. new key made. Do not leave the key or device that Immobilizer disarms or deactivates the See Radio Frequency Statement on theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. page 13-12. The security light in the instrument Immobilizer Operation Immobilizer Operation cluster comes on if there is a (Keyless Access) problem with arming or disarming (Key Access) This vehicle has a passive the theft-deterrent system. This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be security light comes on briefly when manually armed or disarmed. The system does not have to be the ignition is turned on. manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically If the engine does not start and the immobilized when the transmitter The vehicle is automatically security light stays on, there is a leaves the vehicle. immobilized when the key is problem with the system. Turn the removed from the ignition. ignition off and try again. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The immobilization system is If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the ignition button is security light stays on, there is a pushed in and a valid transmitter is problem with the system. Turn the found in the vehicle. vehicle off and try again. Convex Mirrors If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. { Caution Or, you may try placing the A convex mirror can make things, transmitter in the transmitter pocket like other vehicles, look farther in the center console. See Starting “ away than they really are. If you the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter cut too sharply into the right lane, Battery or Wireless Interference” The security light in the instrument under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) you could hit a vehicle on the cluster comes on When there is a System Operation on page 2-3. right. Check the inside mirror or problem with arming or disarming glance over your shoulder before If the engine does not start with the the theft-deterrent system. changing lanes. other transmitter or when the The system has one or more transmitter is in the pocket in the transmitters matched to an center console, your vehicle needs The passenger side mirror is convex immobilizer control unit in your service. See your dealer who can shaped. A convex mirror's surface is vehicle. Only a correctly matched service the theft-deterrent system curved so more can be seen from transmitter will start the vehicle. and have a new transmitter the driver seat. If the transmitter is ever damaged, programmed to the vehicle. you may not be able to start your Do not leave the transmitter or vehicle. device that disarms or deactivates When trying to start the vehicle, the the theft-deterrent system in the security light comes on briefly when vehicle. the ignition is turned on. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Puddle Light Mirror The vehicle has a puddle light on The vehicle may have a driver the mirror housings. The light will exterior automatic dimming mirror illuminate the ground when the door that will automatically adjust for the is opened. glare of headlamps behind. Memory Mirrors Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have memory Manual Folding Mirrors mirrors. See Memory Seats on The vehicle has manual folding page 3-7. mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car The vehicle may have SBZA. See wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward 1. Move the selector switch to L Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on the vehicle. Push the mirror outward (Left) or R (Right) to choose the page 9-50. to return it to the original position. driver or passenger mirror. Turn Signal Indicator 2. Press one of the four arrows to The vehicle has a turn signal Heated Mirrors move the mirror. indicator on the mirror housings. = (Rear Window Defogger): 3. Move the selector switch to ) to The indicator will flash when a turn If equipped, press to heat the deselect the mirror. signal or the hazard warning mirrors. flashers are used. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless vehicle is in R (Reverse). This view of the area behind your adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, allows the curb to be seen when vehicle. parallel parking. especially with the windows Do not spray glass cleaner directly closed in warm or hot weather. The mirror(s) return to the original on the mirror. Use a soft towel position when: They can be overcome by the dampened with water. extreme heat and suffer . The vehicle is shifted out of permanent injuries or even death R (Reverse), or remains in Manual Rearview Mirror from heat stroke. R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for . The ignition is turned off. daytime use and pull it for nighttime . The vehicle is driven in use to avoid glare from the R (Reverse) above a set speed. headlamps from behind. To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization on Automatic Dimming page 5-38. Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down/Up Windows designed to improve fuel economy If equipped, this feature allows the performance. This may result in a windows to be raised and lowered pulsing sound when either rear all the way without holding the window is down and the front switch. windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window Press or pull the switch fully and or the sunroof, if equipped. release it to activate the express feature. Power Windows The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the { Warning switch. The power windows only operate Express Window Anti-Pinch Children could be seriously with the ignition in ACC/ injured or killed if caught in the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, Feature path of a closing window. Never or when Retained Accessory Power If any object is in the path of the leave the Remote Keyless Entry (RAP) is active. See Retained window when the express-up is (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with Accessory Power (RAP) on active, the window will stop at the children. When there are children page 9-22. obstruction and auto-reverse to a in the rear seat, use the window The power window switches on the preset factory position. Weather lockout switch to prevent driver door control all the windows. conditions such as severe icing may operation of the windows. See Each passenger door has a switch also cause the window to Keys on page 2-1. that controls only that window. auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the Press the switch to lower the obstruction or condition is removed. window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Window Lockout Override Windows If the vehicle battery has been { Warning recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows If express override is activated, will need to be reprogrammed for the window will not reverse the express-up feature to work. automatically. You or others could Before reprogramming, replace or be injured and the window could recharge the vehicle's battery. be damaged. Before you use To program: express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or clear of the window path. ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active, close all doors. The anti-pinch feature can be 2. Press and hold the power This feature prevents the rear overridden. Hold the window switch window switch until the window passenger windows from operating, all the way up to the second is fully open. except from the driver position. position. The window will rise for as 3. Pull the power window switch up Press Z { to activate the window long as the switch is held. Once the until the window is fully closed. lockout. The indicator light in the switch is released, the express switch will illuminate when mode is reactivated. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds activated. In this mode, the window can close after the window is completely The rear door locks are also on an object in its path. Use care closed. disabled. See Safety Locks on when using the override mode. The window is now reprogrammed. page 2-14. Repeat the process for the other Press Z { again to deactivate the windows. lockout switch. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the indicator light flashes, the Roof Sunroof Switch feature may not be working properly. Open/Close: Press and hold the Sun Visors Sunroof front or rear of ~ to open or close For vehicles equipped with a the sunroof. Release ~ at the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ desired position to stop movement. RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Vent Feature: Press the front or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to rear of to the first detent to open operate the sunroof and power ~ sunshade. See Retained Accessory and close the vent feature. The Power (RAP) on page 9-22. sunshade partially opens and closes automatically during the vent operation. Express Open/Express Close: Pull the sun visor down to block Fully press and release the front or glare. Detach the sun visor from the rear of ~. The sunroof opens and center mount to pivot to the side closes automatically. window, or to extend along the rod. Sunshade Switch Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express Open/Express Close: 1. Sunroof Switch ~ Fully press and release the front or 2. Q Sunshade Switch rear of Q to express open or express close the sunshade. If the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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sunroof is open, the sunshade will express close just short of the open sunroof. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/ sunshade from closing at the point Dirt and debris may collect on the of the obstruction. The sunroof/ sunroof seal or in the track. This sunshade will then return to the could cause an issue with sunroof full-open position. To close the operation or noise. It could also plug sunroof/sunshade, see “Express the water drainage system. Open/Express Close” earlier in this Periodically open the sunroof and section. remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31 Restraints Pregnancy ...... 3-18 Airbag System Check ...... 3-32 Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-18 Replacing Airbag System Safety System Check ...... 3-18 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-32 Head Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-19 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Replacing Safety Belt System Child Restraints Parts after a Crash ...... 3-19 Older Children ...... 3-33 Front Seats Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Airbag System Children ...... 3-35 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-5 Airbag System ...... 3-20 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-38 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-6 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-22 Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-39 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 When Should an Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers Memory Seats ...... 3-7 Inflate? ...... 3-23 for Children (LATCH Heated and Ventilated Front What Makes an Airbag System) ...... 3-41 Seats ...... 3-10 Inflate? ...... 3-24 Replacing LATCH System Rear Seats How Does an Airbag Parts After a Crash ...... 3-47 Restrain? ...... 3-24 Securing Child Restraints Rear Seats ...... 3-11 What Will You See after an (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-48 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 3-12 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-25 Securing Child Restraints Safety Belts Passenger Sensing (Rear Seat) ...... 3-50 Safety Belts ...... 3-13 System ...... 3-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Properly ...... 3-14 Vehicle ...... 3-31 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Head Restraints
{ Warning
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 and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, If your vehicle has rear head top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side restraints that fold down, always height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or return them to the full upright head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down and position whenever an occupant is chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on seated in the seat. the head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure it is locked in The vehicle's front seats have place. adjustable head restraints in the The front seat outboard head outboard seating positions. restraints are not removable. Two-Way Head Restraints Four-Way Head Restraints The height of the head restraint can The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. be adjusted. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.
To raise or lower the head restraint, To adjust the head restraint forward press the button located on the side or rearward, press the button of the head restraint, and pull up or located on the side facing of the push the head restraint down and head restraint and move it forward release the button. Pull and push on or rearward until the desired locking the head restraint after the button is position is reached. Try to move the released to make sure that it is head restraint after the button is locked in place. released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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head restraint after the button is When an occupant or child restraint Front Seats released to make sure that it is is in the seat, always return the locked in place. head restraint to the full upright position. Push down on the head Seat Adjustment restraint to release the locking mechanism. Then, pull the head { Warning restraint up and push it rearward until it is in the full upright position. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver Always adjust the head restraint so seat while the vehicle is moving. that the top of the restraint is at the Adjust the driver seat only when same height as the top of the occupant's head. the vehicle is not moving. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.
On some models, the rear head restraints can be folded forward to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint, grasp the top of the head restraint and pull the head restraint forward and down until it locks in place. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the 1. Pull the handle at the front of front of the control up or down. the seat. { Warning . Raise or lower the seat by 2. Slide the seat to the desired You can lose control of the moving the rear of the control up position and release the handle. vehicle if you try to adjust a driver or down. 3. Try to move the seat back and seat while the vehicle is moving. To adjust the seatback, see forth to be sure it is locked in Adjust the driver seat only when Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-6. place. the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the lumbar support, see Seat Height Adjuster Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-6.
Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust the seat: the switch to raise or lower the seat. . Move the seat forward or Release the switch when the rearward by sliding the control desired height is reached. forward or rearward. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
{ Warning
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 you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving. Lumbar with Power Recline other injuries. Shown, Manual Recline Similar Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over To adjust the lumbar support: your abdomen. The belt forces { Warning . Press and hold the control would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious forward to increase or rearward If either seatback is not locked, it internal injuries. to decrease lumbar support. could move forward in a sudden . If equipped with manual recline, For proper protection when the stop or crash. That could cause press and hold the top of the vehicle is in motion, have the injury to the person sitting there. control to increase or the bottom seatback upright. Then sit well Always push and pull on the of the control to decrease the back in the seat and wear the seatbacks to be sure they are lumbar support. safety belt properly. locked. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and 2. Move the seatback to the B (Exit) buttons on the driver door desired position, and then are used to manually save and release the lever to lock the To adjust a power seatback: recall memory settings for the driver seatback in place. . Tilt the top of the control seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt 3. Push and pull on the seatback to rearward to recline. and telescoping steering column (if make sure it is locked. . Tilt the top of the control forward equipped). To return the seatback to the upright to raise. position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Storing Memory Positions 3. Immediately press and hold B Depending upon the Auto Memory Recall feature enabled in the vehicle To save positions to the “1” and “2” until two beeps sound. buttons: personalization menu, memory “1” Manually Recalling Memory or “2” positions are recalled in the 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside Positions following ways: mirrors, and the power tilt and If the vehicle is OFF or not in telescoping steering column (if To activate the recall when On - P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or Driver Door Open is selected in the equipped) to the desired driving B to manually recall the previously positions. vehicle personalization menu, do stored memory positions. Releasing one of the following: 2. Press and release SET. A beep "1,” "2," or B before the stored . On vehicles with RKE, press K will sound. positions are reached stops the recall. on the RKE transmitter and open 3. Immediately press and hold “1” the driver door. until two beeps sound. If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park), B . On vehicles with Keyless 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a press and release “1,”“2,” or to Access, press the lock/unlock second driver using “2.” manually recall the previously button on the outside driver door stored memory positions. Placing To save positions to the B (Exit) handle and open the driver door. the ignition in OFF before the stored button and easy exit features: The RKE transmitter must be positions are reached stops the present for the recall to activate. 1. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt recall. and telescoping steering column . If the driver door is already (if equipped), and the outside Automatically Recalling Memory open, press K on the RKE Positions (Auto Memory Recall) mirrors on some vehicles to the transmitter to activate the recall. desired positions for getting out The Auto (Automatic) Memory of the vehicle. Recall feature automatically recalls 2. Press and release SET. A beep the current driver’s previously stored will sound. “1” or “2” position when entering the vehicle. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To activate the recall when On - At Positions” listed previously. See . If automatically recalling the Ignition On is selected in the vehicle also Vehicle Personalization on position, press and hold the personalization menu: page 5-38. appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not . Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ Easy exit recall automatically recalling for two seconds. Try START. activates when one of the following recalling again by opening the occurs: See Vehicle Personalization on driver door and pressing K on page 5-38. . The vehicle is turned off and the the RKE transmitter. driver door is opened within a To stop recall movement, press one . short time. If recalling the exit position, of the memory, power mirror, press and hold the appropriate or power seat controls; or press the . The vehicle is turned off with the manual control for the exit power tilt and telescoping steering driver door open. feature not recalling for column control (if equipped). If On - Obstructions two seconds. Then try recalling At Ignition On is selected in the the exit position again. vehicle personalization menu, If something has blocked the driver placing the ignition in OFF/LOCK seat and/or power tilt and If the memory position is still not also stops the recall. telescoping steering column (if recalling, see your dealer for equipped) while recalling a memory service. Easy Exit Recall position, the recall may stop. If programmed on in the vehicle Remove the obstruction. Then do personalization menu, the easy exit one of the following: feature automatically moves the . If manually recalling the position, driver seat, power tilt and press and hold the appropriate telescoping steering column (if manual control for the memory equipped), and outside mirrors on item that is not recalling for some vehicles to the memory two seconds. Try recalling again positions saved to the B (Exit) by pressing the appropriate button. See “Storing Memory memory button. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Heated and Ventilated C (Ventilated Seat): If available, Front Seats press to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air { Warning through the seat. The air is not cooled. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the An indicator light on the button turns seat heater may cause burns. To on when the heated or ventilated reduce the risk of burns, people seat is on. with such a condition should use Press the button once for the care when using the seat heater, highest setting. With each press of especially for long periods of Heated and Ventilated Seat the button, the seat will change to time. Do not place anything on Buttons Shown, Heated Seat the next lower setting, and then to the seat that insulates against Buttons Similar the off setting. The lights near the heat, such as a blanket, cushion, button indicate three for the highest cover, or similar item. This may If available, the buttons are on the setting and one for the lowest. If the cause the seat heater to center console. To operate, the heated seats are on high, the level overheat. An overheated seat ignition must be on. may automatically be lowered after heater may cause a burn or may I (Heated Seatback): If available, approximately 30 minutes. damage the seat. press to heat the driver or The passenger seat may take passenger seatback only. longer to heat up. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Remote Start Auto Heated and Press to heat the driver or Ventilated Seats passenger seat cushion and seatback. During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats (if available) can be turned on automatically. When it is Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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cold outside, the heated seats turn Rear Seats To fold the seatback: on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated Folding the Seatback or ventilated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press Either side of the seatback can be the button to use the heated or folded for more cargo space. Fold a ventilated seats after the vehicle is seatback only when the vehicle is started. not moving. The heated or ventilated seat { Caution indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. Folding a rear seat with the safety The heated seat temperature belts still fastened may cause performance of an unoccupied seat damage to the seat or the safety may be reduced. This is normal. belts. Always unbuckle the safety Rear Seat with Folding Head Restraints Shown, Non-Folding The heated or ventilated seats will belts and return them to their not turn on during a remote start normal stowed position before Head Restraints Similar unless they are enabled in the folding a rear seat. 1. Lift the lever on top of the vehicle personalization menu. See seatback to unlock it. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 A tab near the seatback lever and Vehicle Personalization on raises when the seatback is page 5-38. unlocked. 2. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, if desired. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it { Warning rearward to lock it in place. If either seatback is not locked, it A tab near the seatback lever could move forward in a sudden retracts when the seatback is stop or crash. That could cause locked in place. injury to the person sitting there. 2. Push and pull the top of the Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked seatbacks to be sure they are into position. locked. 3. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary. When the seat is not in use, it { Warning should be kept in the upright, locked position. The rear seat has an armrest in the A safety belt that is improperly center of the seatback. Lower the routed, not properly attached, armrest to access the two or twisted will not provide the cupholders. protection needed in a crash. The To fold, lift the armrest up and push person wearing the belt could be it rearward until it is flush with the seriously injured. After raising the seatback. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts Warning (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { Warning with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-15. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-33 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3-35. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the The following instructions explain 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best properly. get twisted. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is The lap-shoulder belt may lock if there is a sudden stop or crash. adjustable, so you can sit up you pull the belt across you very straight. To see how, see “Seats” quickly. If this happens, let the in the Index. belt go back slightly to unlock it. { Warning Then pull the belt across you You can be seriously injured, more slowly. or even killed, by not wearing If the shoulder portion of a your safety belt properly. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint . Never allow the lap or locking feature may be engaged. shoulder belt to become If this happens, let the belt go loose or twisted. back all the way and start again. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back. . Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To 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 safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. To make the lap part tight, pull front outboard passenger seating buckle until it clicks. up on the shoulder belt. positions. Pull up on the latch plate to Adjust the height so the shoulder make sure it is secure. portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt Position the release button on should be close to, but not the buckle so that the safety belt contacting, the neck. Improper could be quickly unbuckled if shoulder belt height adjustment necessary. could reduce the effectiveness of If equipped with a shoulder belt the safety belt in a crash. See How height adjuster, move it to the to Wear Safety Belts Properly on height that is right for you. See page 3-14. “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold seriously injured. The shoulder conditions for pretensioner belt should go over the shoulder activation are met. Safety belt and across the chest. These parts pretensioners can also help tighten of the body are best able to take the safety belts in a side crash or a belt restraining forces. rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably Press the release button and move other parts of the vehicle's safety the height adjuster to the desired belt system will need to be replaced. position. The adjuster can be moved See Replacing Safety Belt System up by pushing the slide/trim up. Parts after a Crash on page 3-19. After the adjuster is set to the Rear Safety Belt Comfort desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button Guides to make sure it has locked into position. { Warning
Safety Belt Pretensioners A safety belt that is not properly Rear safety belt comfort guides may This vehicle has safety belt worn may not provide the provide added safety belt comfort pretensioners for front outboard protection needed in a crash. The for older children who have occupants. Although the safety belt person wearing the belt could be outgrown booster seats and for pretensioners cannot be seen, they (Continued) some adults. When installed on a are part of the safety belt assembly. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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shoulder belt, the comfort guide Safety Belt Extender positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. Adjustable comfort guides are available through your dealer for the But if a safety belt is not long rear outboard seating positions. enough, your dealer will order you Instructions are included with the an extender. When you go in to guide. order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be Safety Belt Use During long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone Pregnancy else use it, and use it only for the Safety belts work for everyone, A pregnant woman should wear a seat it is made to fit. The extender including pregnant women. Like all lap-shoulder belt, and the lap has been designed for adults. Never occupants, they are more likely to portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To be seriously injured if they do not possible, below the rounding, wear it, attach it to the regular safety wear safety belts. throughout the pregnancy. belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Now and then, check that the safety crash. For pregnant women, as for belt reminder light, safety belts, anyone, the key to making safety buckles, latch plates, retractors, and belts effective is wearing them anchorages are all working properly. properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a replaced. Crash impact forces. If a belt is torn or New parts and repairs may be frayed, get a new one right away. necessary even if the safety belt Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning system was not being used at the light is working. See Safety Belt time of the crash. Reminders on page 5-15. A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. Have the safety belt pretensioners Keep safety belts clean and dry. A damaged safety belt system checked if the vehicle has been in a See Safety Belt Care on page 3-19. may not properly protect the crash, or if the airbag readiness light person using it, resulting in stays on after you start the vehicle Safety Belt Care serious injury or even death in a or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-15. Keep belts clean and dry. crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working { Warning properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as It may severely weaken them. In possible. a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. After a minor crash, replacement of Clean safety belts only with mild safety belts may not be necessary. soap and lukewarm water. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate The vehicle has the following passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job. airbags: behind the front outboard passenger. Here are the most important things . A frontal airbag for the driver. to know about the airbag system: All vehicle airbags have the word . A frontal airbag for the front AIRBAG on the trim or on a label { Warning outboard passenger. near the deployment opening. . A knee airbag for the driver. For frontal airbags, the word You can be severely injured or . A knee airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the killed in a crash if you are not outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on wearing your safety belt, even the instrument panel for the front . A seat-mounted side impact with airbags. Airbags are outboard passenger. airbag for the driver. designed to work with safety For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG belts, not replace them. Also, . A seat-mounted side impact is on the lower part of the airbags are not designed to inflate airbag for the front outboard instrument panel. in every crash. In some crashes passenger. safety belts are the only restraint. For seat-mounted side impact . Seat-mounted side impact See When Should an Airbag airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the airbags for the second row side of the seatback closest to Inflate? on page 3-23. outboard passengers. the door. Wearing your safety belt during a . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word crash helps reduce the chance of and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. hitting things inside the vehicle or directly behind the driver. being ejected from it. Airbags are Airbags are designed to supplement “supplemental restraints” to the the protection provided by safety safety belts. Everyone in the belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags. on the instrument cluster, which { Warning shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical Because airbags inflate with great { Warning system for malfunctions. The light force and faster than the blink of tells you if there is an electrical an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, problem. See Airbag Readiness against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when Light on page 5-15 for more airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured information. seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Always secure children sit unnecessarily close to any properly in the vehicle. To read airbag, as you would be if sitting how, see Older Children on on the edge of the seat or leaning page 3-33 or Infants and Young forward. Safety belts help keep Children on page 3-35. you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact center of the steering wheel. glove box. airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side The front outboard passenger of the seatbacks closest to the door. frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with inflating airbag must be kept airbags. See Airbag System on clear. Do not put anything page 3-20. Airbags are designed to between an occupant and an inflate if the impact exceeds the airbag, and do not attach or put specific airbag system's deployment anything on the steering wheel threshold. Deployment thresholds hub or on or near any other are used to predict how severe a airbag covering. crash is likely to be in time for the Do not use seat accessories that airbags to inflate and help restrain Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. airbag system determine the The second row seat-mounted side Never secure anything to the roof severity of the impact. Deployment impact airbags are in the sides of of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags thresholds can vary with specific the rear seatback closest to by routing a rope or tie‐down vehicle design. the door. through any door or window Frontal airbags are designed to opening. If you do, the path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be or near frontal crashes to help blocked. reduce the potential for severe If something is between an injuries, mainly to the driver's or occupant and an airbag, the front outboard passenger's head airbag might not inflate properly and chest. or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily (Continued) on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending inflated simply because of the Frontal airbags may inflate at on the location of the impact. vehicle damage or repair costs. different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags whether the vehicle hits an object are not designed to inflate in frontal What Makes an Airbag straight on or at an angle, and impacts, near frontal impacts, Inflate? whether the object is fixed or rollovers, or rear impacts. In a deployment event, the sensing moving, rigid or deformable, narrow A seat-mounted side impact airbag system sends an electrical signal or wide. is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck. triggering a release of gas from the Frontal airbags are not intended to inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in airbag causing the bag to break out inflate in moderate to severe side rear impacts, or in many side of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, crashes depending on the location impacts. and related hardware are all part of of the impact. In addition, these the airbag module. In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are designed to advanced technology frontal inflate during a rollover or in a For airbag locations, see Where Are airbags. Advanced technology severe frontal impact. Roof-rail the Airbags? on page 3-22. frontal airbags adjust the restraint airbags are not designed to inflate in according to crash severity. rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag Knee airbags are designed to inflate will inflate when either side of the Restrain? in moderate to severe frontal or vehicle is struck, if the sensing near frontal impacts. Knee airbags system predicts that the vehicle is In moderate to severe frontal or are not designed to inflate during about to roll over on its side, or in a near frontal collisions, even belted vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, severe frontal impact. occupants can contact the steering or in many side impacts. wheel or the instrument panel. In Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after even belted occupants can contact { Warning the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates? When an airbag inflates, there Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal, knee, and seat-mounted side impact airbags may be dust in the air. This dust provided by safety belts by could cause breathing problems distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not for people with a history of more evenly over the asthma or other breathing trouble. occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least To avoid this, everyone in the Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after vehicle should get out as soon as are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of it is safe to do so. If you have head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for breathing problems but cannot outboard seating positions in the several minutes. For location of the get out of the vehicle after an first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the airbag inflates, then get fresh air capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? on page 3-22. by opening a window or a door. designed to help reduce the risk of If you experience breathing full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, problems following an airbag events, although no system can deployment, you should seek prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming medical attention. But airbags would not help in many from the vents in the deflated types of collisions, primarily airbags. Airbag inflation does not The vehicle has a feature that may because the occupant's motion is prevent the driver from seeing out of not toward those airbags. See When automatically unlock the doors, turn the windshield or being able to steer on the interior lamps and hazard Should an Airbag Inflate? on the vehicle, nor does it prevent page 3-23. warning flashers, and shut off the people from leaving the vehicle. fuel system after the airbags inflate. Airbags should never be regarded The feature may also activate, as anything more than a supplement without airbag inflation, after an to safety belts. event that exceeds a predetermined Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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threshold. You can lock the doors, Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work and turn off the interior lamps and also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for hazard warning flashers by using passenger airbag. service. the controls for those features. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag Passenger Sensing { Warning inflates, you will need some new System parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger A crash severe enough to inflate If you do not get them, the sensing system for the front the airbags may have also airbag system will not be there outboard passenger position. The damaged important functions in to help protect you in another passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle, such as the fuel crash. A new system will include will light on the overhead console system, brake and steering airbag modules and possibly when the vehicle is started. systems, etc. Even if the vehicle other parts. The service manual appears to be drivable after a for the vehicle covers the need moderate crash, there may be to replace other parts. concealed damage that could . The vehicle has a crash sensing make it difficult to safely operate and diagnostic module which the vehicle. records information after a Use caution if you should attempt crash. See Vehicle Data to restart the engine after a crash Recording and Privacy on has occurred. page 13-14 and Event Data Recorders on page 13-14.
. In many crashes severe enough to Let only qualified technicians inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag systems. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of { Warning the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect A child in a rear-facing child the presence of a properly seated restraint can be seriously injured occupant and determine if the front or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates. United States outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed This is because the back of the to inflate or not. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating According to accident statistics, airbag. A child in a forward-facing children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in a correct child restraint can be seriously child restraint for their weight injured or killed if the front and size. outboard passenger frontal airbag Canada inflates and the passenger seat is Whenever possible, children aged in a forward position. The words ON and OFF or the 12 and under should be secured in symbol for on and off will be visible a rear seating position. Even if the passenger sensing during the system check. See system has turned off the front Never put a rear-facing child seat in Passenger Airbag Status Indicator outboard passenger airbag(s), no on page 5-16. the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, system is fail-safe. No one can The passenger sensing system if the airbag inflates. guarantee that an airbag will not turns off the front outboard inflate under some unusual passenger frontal airbag and knee circumstance, even though the airbag, under certain conditions. No airbag(s) are off. other airbag is affected by the (Continued) passenger sensing system. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the frontal airbag and knee airbag, passenger sensing system. depending upon the person’s Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing seating posture and body build. in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front Everyone in the vehicle who has airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag outgrown child restraints should forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator wear a safety belt properly — the front outboard passenger will light and stay lit to remind you whether or not there is an airbag for seat, always move the seat as far that the airbags are off. See that person. back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator secure the child restraint in a on page 5-16. { Warning rear seat. The passenger sensing system is If the airbag readiness light ever designed to turn on the front comes on and stays on, it means The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag designed to turn off the front and knee airbag anytime the system that something may be wrong outboard passenger airbag and senses that a person of adult size is with the airbag system. To help knee airbag if: sitting properly in the front outboard avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right . The front outboard passenger passenger seat. away. See Airbag Readiness seat is unoccupied. When the passenger sensing Light on page 5-15 for more system has allowed the airbags to . The system determines that an information, including important be enabled, the on indicator will light infant is present in a child safety information. restraint. and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active. . A front outboard passenger takes his/her weight off of the For some children, including seat for a period of time. children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Child Restraint restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off. Then slightly designed to turn off the front recline the vehicle seatback and outboard passenger frontal airbag adjust the seat cushion, and knee airbag if the system if adjustable, to make sure that determines that an infant is present the vehicle seatback is not in a child restraint. If a child restraint pushing the child restraint into has been installed and the on the seat cushion. indicator is lit: Also make sure the child 1. Turn the vehicle off. restraint is not trapped under the 2. Remove the child restraint from vehicle head restraint. If this the vehicle. happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints 3. Remove any additional items on page 3-2. from the seat such as blankets, If a person of adult size is sitting in cushions, seat covers, seat 6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be heaters, or seat massagers. The passenger sensing system because that person is not sitting 4. Reinstall the child restraint may or may not turn off the properly in the seat. Use the following the directions provided airbags for a child in a child following steps to allow the system by the child restraint restraint depending upon the to detect that person and enable the manufacturer and refer to child's size. It is better to secure front outboard passenger frontal Securing Child Restraints (Front a child restraint in a rear seat. airbag and knee airbag: Passenger Seat) on page 3-48 or Securing Child Restraints 1. Turn the vehicle off. (Rear Seat) on page 3-50. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2. Remove any additional material operates. We recommend that you from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other cushions, seat covers, seat aftermarket equipment except when heaters, or seat massagers. Also serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific remove laptops, or other adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to electronic devices. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-31 for more information 3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit. upright position. about modifications that can affect how the system operates. 4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting the seat, centered on the seat A wet seat can affect the cushion, with legs comfortably System Operation performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: extended. Safety belts help keep the . 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat The passenger sensing system person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger two to three minutes after the on braking, which helps the passenger frontal airbag and passenger indicator is lit. sensing system maintain the knee airbag when liquid is passenger airbag status. See soaked into the seat. If this “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” happens, the off indicator will be { Warning in the Index for additional lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also If the front outboard passenger information about the importance of proper restraint use. be lit. airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that will not be able to inflate and help such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag and (Continued) passenger sensing system passenger knee airbag while a Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the seatback may interfere with the can still inflate during improper on indicator will be lit. proper operation of the passenger service. You can be injured if you sensing system. are close to an airbag when it If the front passenger seat gets wet, inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. dry the seat immediately. If the They are probably part of the airbag readiness light is lit, do not Servicing the airbag system. Be sure to follow install a child restraint or allow Airbag-Equipped Vehicle proper service procedures, and anyone to occupy the seat. See make sure the person performing Airbag Readiness Light on Airbags affect how the vehicle page 5-15 for important safety should be serviced. There are parts work for you is qualified to do so. information. of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your Adding Equipment to the The on indicator may be lit if an dealer and the service manual have object, such as a briefcase, information about servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop, vehicle and the airbag system. To Adding accessories that change the or other electronic device, is put on purchase a service manual, see an unoccupied seat. If this is not vehicle's frame, bumper system, Service Publications Ordering height, front end, or side sheet desired, remove the object from Information on page 13-11. the seat. metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The { Warning operation of the airbag system can { Warning also be affected by changing or For up to 10 seconds after the Stowing of articles under the moving any parts of the front seats, vehicle is turned off and the passenger seat or between the safety belts, the airbag sensing and battery is disconnected, an airbag diagnostic module, steering wheel, passenger seat cushion and (Continued) instrument panel, any of the airbag (Continued) modules, ceiling or pillar garnish Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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trim, overhead console, front sensing system from properly sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). { Caution or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26. If an airbag covering is damaged, Your dealer and the service manual opened, or broken, the airbag have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail may not work properly. Do not of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags, see Different Size Tires open or break the airbag diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10-55 for coverings. If there are any wiring. additional important information. opened or broken airbag In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle coverings, have the airbag passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and covering and/or airbag module front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether replaced. For the location of the which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the airbags, see Where Are the of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you Airbags? on page 3-22. See your passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the dealer for service. operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices Parts after a Crash designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3. object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad Airbag System Check { Warning or device, installed under or on top A crash can damage the airbag of the seat fabric, could also The airbag system does not need interfere with the operation of the regularly scheduled maintenance or systems in the vehicle. passenger sensing system. This replacement. Make sure the airbag A damaged airbag system may could either prevent proper readiness light is working. See not work properly and may not deployment of the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on (Continued) airbag(s) or prevent the passenger page 5-15. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that protect you and your Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a passenger(s) in a crash, resulting lap-shoulder belt until the child in serious injury or even death. To passes the fit test below: help make sure the airbag systems are working properly . Sit all the way back on the seat. after a crash, have them Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, inspected and any necessary return to the booster seat. replacements made as soon as possible. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If an airbag inflates, you will need to If no, try using the rear safety replace airbag system parts. See belt comfort guide, if available. your dealer for service. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown ” on page 3-15. If a comfort guide after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the is not available, or if the on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts. system may not work properly. Have shoulder belt still does not rest the vehicle serviced right away. See on the shoulder, then return to Airbag Readiness Light on the booster seat. page 5-15. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts wear safety belts? properly. A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread snugly below the hips, just the impact forces. In a crash, they touching the top of the thighs. can be crushed together and { Warning This applies belt force to the seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the at a time. behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on The child could move too far page 3-15. forward increasing the chance of According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap restrained in a rear seating position. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs the way back into the retractor, applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and but it cannot do this if it is That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the wrapped around a child’s neck. injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and If the shoulder belt is locked and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the tightened around a child’s neck, the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety the only way to loosen the belt is restraints. In fact, the law in every to cut it. state in the United States and in Never leave children unattended every Canadian province says in a vehicle and never allow children up to some age must be children to play with the safety restrained while in a vehicle. belts. { Warning Every time infants and young Children can be seriously injured children ride in vehicles, they should or strangled if a shoulder belt is have the protection provided by wrapped around their neck. The appropriate child restraints. Neither shoulder belt can tighten but the vehicle's safety belt system nor cannot be loosened if it is locked. its airbag system is designed The shoulder belt locks when it is for them. pulled all the way out of the Children who are not restrained retractor. It unlocks when the properly can strike other people, shoulder belt is allowed to go all or can be thrown out of the vehicle. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat. Secure a Q: What are the different types of rear-facing child restraint in a rear add-on child restraints? seat. It is also better to secure a A: Add-on child restraints, which forward-facing child restraint in a are purchased by the vehicle rear seat. If you must secure a owner, are available in four basic forward-facing child restraint in types. Selection of a particular (Continued) restraint should take into consideration not only the child's Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will { Warning Warning (Continued) be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal For most basic types of child need complete support. In a injuries. To reduce the risk of restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a serious or fatal injuries during a different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the crash, young children should purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed always be secured in appropriate a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an child restraints. restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child restraints. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular { Warning child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A young child's hip bones are still available for children with so small that the vehicle's regular special needs. safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. 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 (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Child Restraint Systems
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system. restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child against the back of the infant. to see out the window. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST { Warning When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not { Warning using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States Where to Put the seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child Restraint portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics, the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child (LATCH System) on page 3-41. use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating Highway Traffic Safety position. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Whenever possible, children aged Child restraints and booster seats 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some a rear seating position. may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. Always make Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not the front. This is because the risk to sure the child restraint is properly deploy under some unusual secured. the rear-facing child is so great if the circumstance, even though it is airbag deploys. turned off. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the { Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint, you may not be able in a rear seat, even if the airbag to access adjacent safety belt A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a assemblies or LATCH anchors for restraint can be seriously injured forward-facing child restraint in additional passengers or child or killed if the front passenger the front seat, always move the restraints. Adjacent seating airbag inflates. This is because front passenger seat as far back positions should not be used if the the back of the rear-facing child as it will go. It is better to secure child restraint prevents access to or restraint would be very close to the child restraint in a rear seat. interferes with the routing of the safety belt. the inflating airbag. A child in a See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint can on page 3-26 for additional Wherever a child restraint is be seriously injured or killed if the information. installed, be sure to secure the child front passenger airbag inflates restraint properly. and the passenger seat is in a Keep in mind that an unsecured forward position. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a Even if the passenger sensing instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure system has turned off the front restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is (Continued) in it. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle. (LATCH System) booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments. restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint, Lower Anchors vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this designed to make installation of a manual. child restraint easier. When installing a child restraint with In order to use the LATCH system in a top tether, you must also use your vehicle, you need a child either the lower anchors or the restraint that has LATCH safety belts to properly secure the attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top seats can be properly installed tether and anchor. using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts. Do not ’ be used until the combined weight use both the safety belts and the of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing Lower anchors (1) are metal bars alone instead of the LATCH child seat. built into the vehicle. There are two anchorage system once the lower anchors for each LATCH Booster seats use the vehicle s ’ combined weight is more than seating position that will safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). accommodate a child restraint with the booster seat. If the manufacturer lower attachments (2). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of Rear Seat the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. A top tether anchor is built into the I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating vehicle. The top tether positions with top tether anchors. attachment (2) on the child restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating connects to the top tether anchor in positions with two lower anchors. the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the To assist in locating the lower Restraint on page 3-39 for anchors, each rear anchor position additional information. has a label, near the crease Securing a Child Restraint between the seatback and the seat Designed for the LATCH cushion. System The top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on { Warning the filler panel. Be sure to use an If a LATCH-type child restraint is anchor on the same side of the not attached to anchors or with vehicle as the seating position the safety belt, the child restraint where the child restraint will be will not be able to protect the child To assist in locating the top tether placed. correctly. In a crash, the child anchors, the top tether anchor Do not secure a child restraint in a could be seriously injured or symbol is on the cover. position without a top tether anchor killed. Install a LATCH-type child if a national or local law requires restraint properly using the that the top tether be attached, or if anchors, or use the vehicle safety the instructions that come with the belts to secure the restraint, child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning { Caution
following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck. The vehicle’s safety belts. This may shoulder belt can tighten but damage these parts. If necessary, cannot be loosened if it is locked. move buckled safety belts to The shoulder belt locks when it is avoid rubbing the LATCH { Warning pulled all the way out of the attachments. Do not attach more than one child retractor. It unlocks when the Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint to a single anchor. shoulder belt is allowed to go all with a safety belt buckled. This Attaching more than one child the way back into the retractor, could damage the safety belt or restraint to a single anchor could but it cannot do this if it is the seat. Unbuckle and return the cause the anchor or attachment wrapped around a child’s neck. safety belt to its stowed position, to come loose or even break If the shoulder belt is locked and before folding the seat. during a crash. A child or others tightened around a child’s neck, could be injured. To reduce the the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. If you need to secure more than one risk of serious or fatal injuries child restraint in the rear seat, see during a crash, attach only one Buckle any unused safety belts Where to Put the Restraint on child restraint per anchor. behind the child restraint so page 3-39. children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors of the retractor to set the lock, in the rear seat at the same time, and tighten the belt behind the but you can install two of them. child restraint after the child If you want to do this, install one restraint has been installed. LATCH child restraint in the right Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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rear seating position, and install the . Use anchors 1 and 2 when secure the restraints. Some other one either in the left rear installing a child restraint using restraints also use another vehicle seating position or in the center LATCH in the right rear seating anchor to secure a top tether. position. seating position. If you need to 1. Attach and tighten the lower install child restraints in both the . Use anchors 3 and 4 when attachments to the lower center and left rear seating installing a child restraint using anchors. If the child restraint positions, the one in the center LATCH in the center rear seating does not have lower seating position will need to be position. attachments or the desired secured using the vehicle safety . seating position does not have belts instead of the LATCH anchors. Use anchors 4 and 5 when installing a child restraint using lower anchors, secure the child Refer to the following illustration to LATCH in left rear seating restraint with the top tether and learn which anchors to use. position. the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer Installing child restraints using instructions and the instructions LATCH in the center and left rear in this manual. seating positions at the same time is prohibited. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating Make sure to attach the child position. restraint at the proper anchor location. 1.2. For outboard rear seating positions, put the head This system is designed to make restraint in the upright installation of child restraints easier. position. See Head When using lower anchors, do not Restraints on page 3-2. use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors 1.3. Put the child restraint on There are five lower LATCH anchors and child restraint attachments to the seat. in the rear seat. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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1.4. Attach and tighten the lower 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using attachments on the child the top tether according to does not have a head restraint to the lower the child restraint restraint and you are using anchors. instructions and the a single tether, route the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer following instructions: tether over the seatback. recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. Open the cover to expose the anchor. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the position you are using If the position you are using LATCH path and attempt to does not have a head has an adjustable head move it side to side and back restraint and you are using restraint and you are using and forth. There should be no a dual tether, route the a single tether, route the more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of tether over the seatback. tether under the head movement for proper installation. restraint and in between the head restraint posts. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
{ Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even If the position you are using death in a crash. To help make has an adjustable head sure the LATCH system is restraint and you are using working properly after a crash, a dual tether, route the see your dealer to have the tether under the head system inspected and any restraint and around the necessary replacements made as head restraint posts. soon as possible. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle has the LATCH system Never put a rear-facing child seat in and it was being used during a the front. This is because the risk to Warning (Continued) crash, new LATCH system parts the rear-facing child is so great, may be needed. if the airbag deploys. will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even New parts and repairs may be though it is turned off. necessary even if the LATCH { Warning system was not being used at the Secure rear-facing child restraints time of the crash. A child in a rear-facing child in a rear seat, even if the airbag restraint can be seriously injured is off. If you secure a Securing Child Restraints or killed if the front outboard forward-facing child restraint in (Front Passenger Seat) passenger frontal airbag inflates. the front seat, always move the This is because the back of the front passenger seat as far back This vehicle has airbags. A rear rear-facing child restraint would as it will go. It is better to secure seat is a safer place to secure a be very close to the inflating the child restraint in a rear seat. forward-facing child restraint. See airbag. A child in a forward-facing See Passenger Sensing System Where to Put the Restraint on child restraint can be seriously on page 3-26 for additional page 3-39. injured or killed if the front information. In addition, the vehicle has a outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger sensing system which is inflates and the passenger seat is designed to turn off the front in a forward position. If the child restraint uses a top outboard passenger frontal airbag tether, see Lower Anchors and Even if the passenger sensing Tethers for Children (LATCH and knee airbag under certain system has turned off the front conditions. See Passenger Sensing System) on page 3-41 for top tether outboard passenger frontal System on page 3-26 and anchor locations. airbag, no system is fail-safe. No Passenger Airbag Status Indicator one can guarantee that an airbag Do not secure a child seat in a on page 5-16 for more information, position without a top tether anchor including important safety (Continued) if a national or local law requires information. that the top tether be anchored, or if Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions of forward-facing child restraints have the vehicle's safety belt through a top tether, and that the tether be or around the restraint. The child attached. restraint instructions will show When using the lap-shoulder belt to you how. secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 1. Move the seat as far back as it out of the retractor to set the will go before securing the lock. When the retractor lock is forward-facing child restraint. set, the belt can be tightened but When the passenger sensing not pulled out of the retractor. system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should 4. Push the latch plate into the light and stay lit when you start buckle until it clicks. the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on Position the release button on page 5-16. the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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7. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, (Rear Seat) grasp the child restraint at the When securing a child restraint in a safety belt path and attempt to rear seating position, study the move it side to side and back instructions that came with the child and forth. When the child restraint to make sure it is restraint is properly installed, compatible with this vehicle. there should be no more than If the child restraint has the LATCH 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. system, see Lower Anchors and If the airbags are off, the off Tethers for Children (LATCH indicator in the passenger airbag System) on page 3-41 for how and 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and where to install the child restraint on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. using LATCH. If a child restraint is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3-26. page 3-41 for top tether anchor may be helpful to use your knee locations. To remove the child restraint, to push down on the child Do not secure a child seat in a restraint as you tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. position without a top tether anchor Try to pull the belt out of the if a national or local law requires retractor to make sure the that the top tether be anchored, or if retractor is locked. If the the instructions that come with the retractor is not locked, repeat child restraint say that the top strap Steps 5 and 6. must be anchored. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way If more than one child restraint buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the needs to be installed in the rear Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is seat, be sure to read Where to Put the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but the Restraint on page 3-39. could be quickly unbuckled if not pulled out of the retractor. 1. Put the child restraint on necessary. the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-41 for more information. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint, may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Storage If equipped with storage behind the Storage fuse box, push on the cover and Compartments release to open. Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders ...... 4-2 objects in storage compartments. Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 In a crash, these objects may Umbrella Storage ...... 4-3 cause the cover to open and could result in injury. Additional Storage Features Cargo Management System ...... 4-3 Instrument Panel Storage Convenience Net ...... 4-4
If equipped with storage behind the radio, press P and hold to open. There is a USB port inside. See USB Port on page 7-14. Press P and hold again to close. Keep the storage area closed when not in use. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The storage area cannot be Cupholders Center Console Storage operated with P when valet mode is enabled. See “Valet Mode” under “Setting Vehicle Preferences” in Home Page on page 7-4. Glove Box
Pull the rear seat armrest down to Push the cover down and release to access. access. To close, push the cover again and release. There is an accessory power outlet inside.
Pull the handle up to open. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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See Power Outlets on page 5-6, Additional Storage Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17, and USB Port on page 7-14. If equipped Features with uplevel auxiliary players, see the infotainment manual. Cargo Management System Umbrella Storage
Press the button and lift to access. There is a removable tray on the top of the console. There is an auxiliary input jack, USB port, and accessory power outlet inside. If equipped, there may be an additional USB port and an SD card reader inside. There is storage under the load floor Slide an umbrella into the opening for small items. Pull the load floor The rear of the center console has a on the driver or passenger door. storage area and an accessory handle to access. power outlet. Secure the load floor handle to seal the access to the spare tire. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net (1) attaches to the convenience net hooks (2). Put small loads behind the net. Do not use the net for heavy loads. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-15 Information Displays Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Driver Information Controls Indicator ...... 5-16 Center (DIC) ...... 5-26 Charging System Light ...... 5-17 Malfunction Vehicle Messages Controls Indicator Lamp ...... 5-17 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-28 Battery Voltage and Charging Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-20 Messages ...... 5-29 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-29 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 5-20 Compass Messages ...... 5-29 Horn ...... 5-3 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-30 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Service Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 5-21 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-30 Compass ...... 5-5 Engine Cooling System Clock (Base Radio) ...... 5-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...... 5-21 Messages ...... 5-31 Clock (Uplevel Radio) ...... 5-6 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-31 Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light ...... 5-22 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-22 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-32 Indicators Traction Off Light ...... 5-22 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...... 5-23 Lamp Messages ...... 5-33 Indicators ...... 5-8 Traction Control System Object Detection System Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-23 Messages ...... 5-33 Speedometer ...... 5-12 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-23 Ride Control System Odometer ...... 5-12 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24 Messages ...... 5-35 Trip Odometer ...... 5-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-24 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-35 Tachometer ...... 5-12 Security Light ...... 5-25 Security Messages ...... 5-35 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-13 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-25 Starting the Vehicle Gauge ...... 5-14 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-25 Messages ...... 5-36 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-26 Tire Messages ...... 5-36 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-36 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-37 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-37 Steering Wheel Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-37 Adjustment Window Messages ...... 5-37 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-38 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-44 Universal Remote System Programming ...... 5-44 Universal Remote System Operation ...... 5-47 If equipped with this feature, press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. To adjust the steering wheel: Do not adjust the steering wheel 1. Pull the lever down. while driving. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Steering Wheel Controls Heated Steering Wheel
The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. Some audio controls can be ( adjusted at the steering wheel. 1. Favorites: Press to select the (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles with a heated steering ® next or previous favorite when g (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar wheel, press to turn on or off. A light or a Bluetooth® system, press to listening to AM, FM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped), on the button displays when the interact with those systems. See feature is turned on. OnStar Overview on page 14-1 or or the next or previous track “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the when listening to a media The steering wheel takes about infotainment manual. source. three minutes to start heating. 2. Volume: Press to increase or c (Phone/Mute): Press to reject Horn an incoming call, or end a current decrease the volume. call. Press to mute or unmute the Press a on the steering wheel pad infotainment system when not on to sound the horn. a call. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
5-4 Instruments and Controls
Windshield Wiper/Washer INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move If the windshield wiper lever is then the lever up to INT for intermittent moved to OFF before the driver wipes, then turn the x INT band door is opened or within 10 minutes, up for more frequent wipes or down the wipers will restart and move to for less frequent wipes. the base of the windshield. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly windshield washing, the wipers move the wiper lever down. For continue to run until they reach the The windshield wiper/washer lever several wipes, hold the wiper base of the windshield. is on the right side of the steering lever down. column. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull Clear snow and ice from the wiper the windshield wiper lever toward With the ignition in ACC/ blades and windshield before using you to spray washer fluid and ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, them. If frozen to the windshield, activate the wipers. The wipers will move the windshield wiper lever to carefully loosen or thaw them. continue until the lever is released select the wiper speed. Damaged blades should be or the maximum wash time is HI: Use for fast wipes. replaced. See Wiper Blade reached. When the lever is Replacement on page 10-25. LO: Use for slow wipes. released, additional wipes may Heavy snow or ice can overload the occur depending on how long the wiper motor. windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on Wiper Parking page 10-19 for information on filling If the ignition is put in OFF while the the windshield washer fluid wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they reservoir. will immediately stop. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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will automatically determine when a To set the Auto Set: { Warning GPS signal is restored and provide 1. Select Settings from the Home a heading again. See Compass In freezing weather, do not use Page, then select Time and Date Messages on page 5-29 for the Settings. the washer until the windshield is messages that may be displayed for warmed. Otherwise the washer the compass. 2. Select Auto Set. fluid can form ice on the 3. Press the faceplate button just windshield, blocking your vision. Clock (Base Radio) below Auto Set to turn it on or off. Setting the Time and Date Compass To set the time or date: Press q BACK to go to the last The vehicle may have a compass menu and save the changes. display on the Driver Information 1. Select SETTINGS from the Home Page, then select Time Auto Set requires an OnStar Center (DIC). The compass receives subscription. its heading and other information and Date Settings. from the Global Positioning 2. Select the desired function. If Auto Set is on, the time displayed System (GPS) antenna, on the clock may not update ® 3. Turn the MENU knob to increase StabiliTrak , and vehicle speed immediately when driving into a new or decrease the value. information. time zone. 4. Press the MENU knob to go to The compass system is designed to To set the clock display: the next value. After the last operate for a certain number of value is selected the system will 1. Select Settings from the Home miles or degrees of turn before update and return to the Page, then select Time and Date needing a signal from the GPS Settings. satellites. When the compass SETTINGS menu. Press q display shows CAL, drive the BACK to go to the last menu and 2. Select Clock Display. vehicle for a short distance in an save the changes. 3. Turn the MENU knob to Off open area where it can receive a or On. GPS signal. The compass system 4. Press the MENU knob to select. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Press q BACK to go to the last Press q BACK to go to the last Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the menu and save the changes. menu and save the changes or { to accessory power outlets and could return to the Home Page. Clock (Uplevel Radio) overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If there is a problem, see your Setting the Time and Date Power Outlets dealer. To set the time or date: The accessory power outlets can be When adding electrical equipment, used to plug in electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation 1. Select Settings from the Home such as a cell phone or MP3 player. instructions included with the Page, then select Time and Date equipment. See Add-On Electrical Settings. There are three accessory power outlets: Equipment on page 9-63. 2. Select the desired function. . Inside the front storage area { To set the time or date, press « or below the climate control Caution ª to change the hour, minutes, system. Hanging heavy equipment from AM, or PM. . Inside the center console. the power outlet can cause To change the 12-24Hr setting, . On the rear of the center damage not covered by the press the 12-24Hr button. console. vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for To turn Auto Set on and off, press The outlet is powered when the the Auto Set screen button. accessory power plugs only, such ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ as cell phone charge cords. Auto Set requires an OnStar ACCESSORY, or until the driver subscription. door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Always unplug electrical equipment If Auto Set is on, the time displayed Accessory Power (RAP) on when not in use and do not plug in on the clock may not update page 9-22. equipment that exceeds the immediately when driving into a new maximum 20 amps rating. time zone. Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Power Outlet 120 Volt less than 150 watts is plugged into The power outlet is not designed for Alternating Current the outlet, and no system fault is and may not work properly, if the detected. following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in The indicator light does not come on . Equipment with high initial peak electrical equipment that uses a if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF; if no wattage, such as maximum limit of 150 watts. equipment is plugged into the outlet; compressor-driven refrigerators or if the equipment is plugged in, but and electric power tools. not fully seated in the outlet. . Other equipment requiring an If equipment is connected using extremely stable power supply, more than 150 watts or a system such as fault is detected, the equipment may microcomputer-controlled operate briefly then turn off. electric blankets or touch sensor A protection circuit shuts off the lamps. power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The power outlet is on the rear of on page 9-22. The power restarts the center console. when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a An indicator light on the outlet turns system fault is not detected. on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what warning lights and gauges could to do. Waiting to do repairs can be prevent injury. costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Instrument Cluster
English Shown, Metric Similar Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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English Stop/Start Shown, Metric Similar Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Cluster Menu . Info app. This is where you can Phone view the selected Driver There is an interactive display area Information Center (DIC) Press V to select the Phone app, in the center of the instrument displays. See Driver Information then press to enter the Phone cluster. p Center (DIC) on page 5-26. menu. In the Phone menu, if there is . Audio no active phone call, view recent calls, scroll through contacts, . Phone or select from the favorites. If there . Navigation is an active call, mute or unmute the phone or switch to handset or . Settings handsfree operation. Audio Navigation In the main view of the Audio app, Press V press w or x to scroll through to select the Navigation radio stations or move to the next/ app, then press p to enter the previous track of a CD/USB/ Navigation menu. If there is no Bluetooth device that is connected active route, you can resume the last route, location details, and turn Use the right steering wheel control to the vehicle. Press V to select the the voice prompts on/off. If there is to open and scroll through the Audio app, then press to enter p an active route, press V to cancel different items and displays. the Audio menu. In the Audio menu route guidance or turn the voice Press to access the cluster browse for music, select from the o favorites, or change the audio prompts on/off. applications. Use w or x to scroll source. Settings through the list of available applications. Not all applications will Press V to select the Settings app. be available on all vehicles. Use w or x to scroll through the items in the Settings menu. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
5-12 Instruments and Controls
Units: Press p while Units is Compass: In certain vehicles the The trip odometer is accessed and displayed to enter the Units menu. compass setting will allow for reset through the Driver Information Choose English or metric units by manually setting the compass. The Center (DIC). See Driver user can set the zone and calibrate Information Center (DIC) on pressing V while the desired item is the compass. This setting page is page 5-26. highlighted. only available on vehicles that are Info Pages: Press p while Info equipped with Remote Compass Tachometer Module. Pages is displayed to enter the Info The tachometer displays the engine Pages menu and select the items to speed in revolutions per be displayed in the Info App. See Speedometer minute (rpm). Driver Information Center (DIC) on The speedometer shows the page 5-26. For vehicles with the Stop/Start vehicle's speed in either kilometers system, when the ignition is in ON/ Speed Warning: The Speed per hour (km/h) or miles per RUN, the tachometer indicates the Warning display allows the driver to hour (mph). vehicle status. When pointing to set a speed that they do not want to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but exceed. To set the Speed Warning, Odometer the vehicle is on and can move. The press p when Speed Warning is The odometer shows how far the engine could auto start at any time. displayed. Press w or x to adjust vehicle has been driven, in either When the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off. the value. Press V to set the speed. kilometers or miles. Once the speed is set, this feature When the engine is on, the can be turned off by pressing V Trip Odometer tachometer will indicate the engine’s revolutions per minute (rpm). The while viewing this page. If the The trip odometer shows how far tachometer may vary by several selected speed limit is exceeded, a the vehicle has been driven since hundred rpm s, during auto stop pop-up warning is displayed with a the trip odometer was last reset. ’ mode, when the engine is shutting chime. off and restarting. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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A slight bump may be felt when the Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel transmission is determining the gauge indicates about how much most fuel efficient operating range. fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge { Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If the engine is operated with the rpm’s in the warning area at the When the indicator nears empty, the high end of the tachometer, the low fuel light comes on. There is still vehicle could be damaged, and a little fuel left, but the fuel tank the damage would not be covered should be filled soon. by the vehicle warranty. Do not Here are four things that some operate the engine with the rpm’s owners ask about. None of these in the warning area. show a problem with the fuel gauge: Metric . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. English Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. The gauge takes a few seconds Engine Coolant to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to Temperature Gauge empty when the ignition is turned off.
English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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soon as possible. See Engine If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is Overheating on page 10-18 for more neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the information. comes on. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light reminder light and chime may turn Driver Safety Belt Reminder on if an object is put on the seat There is a passenger safety belt such as a briefcase, handbag, Light reminder light near the passenger grocery bag, laptop, or other There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See electronic device. To turn off the reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on reminder light and/or chime, remove cluster. page 3-26. the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this sensing system, the pretensioners, light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come the airbag modules, the wiring, and on to remind passengers to fasten on to remind the driver to fasten the crash sensing and diagnostic their safety belt. Then the light stays their safety belt. Then the light stays module. For more information on the on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled. airbag system, see Airbag System This cycle continues several times if This cycle may continue several on page 3-20. times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is vehicle is moving. moving. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-35.
The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status United States for several seconds when the Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger immediately. sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26 for important safety information. The { Warning passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console. If the airbag readiness light stays Canada on after the vehicle is started or When the vehicle is started, the comes on while driving, it means passenger airbag status indicator the airbag system might not be will light ON and OFF, or the symbol working properly. The airbags in for on and off, for several seconds the vehicle might not inflate in a as a system check. Then, after crash, or they could even inflate several more seconds, the status without a crash. To help avoid indicator will light either ON or OFF, injury, have the vehicle serviced or the on or off symbol, to let you right away. know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your lit on the passenger airbag status Warning (Continued) dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery. outboard passenger frontal airbag have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness When this light comes on, the Driver and knee airbag are allowed to Information Center (DIC) also inflate. Light on page 5-15 for more information, including important displays a message. If the word OFF or the off symbol is safety information. See Battery Voltage and Charging lit on the airbag status indicator, it Messages on page 5-29. means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven outboard passenger frontal airbag with the light on, be sure to turn off and knee airbag. all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a Malfunction problem with the lights or the Indicator Lamp passenger sensing system. See A computer system called OBD II your dealer for service. The charging system light comes on (On-Board Diagnostics-Second briefly when the ignition is turned Generation) monitors the operation { Warning on, but the engine is not running, as of the vehicle to ensure emissions a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to If the airbag readiness light ever It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The comes on and stays on, it means started. malfunction indicator lamp comes that something may be wrong If the light stays on or comes on on when the vehicle is placed in with the airbag system. To help while driving, there may be a ON/RUN for Key Access or Service avoid injury to yourself or others, problem with the electrical charging Only Mode for Keyless Access, as a (Continued) check to show it is working. If it Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition { Caution Caution (Continued) Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not Access) on page 9-16 for more with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. information. controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: If the malfunction indicator lamp Light Flashing: A misfire condition comes on while the engine is { Caution has been detected. A misfire running, this indicates that the OBD increases vehicle emissions and II system has detected a problem Modifications made to the engine, could damage the emission control and diagnosis and service might be transmission, exhaust, intake, system on the vehicle. Diagnosis required. or fuel system of the vehicle or and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the replacement of the original To prevent more serious damage to the system before any problem is tires with other than those of the the vehicle: apparent. Being aware of the light same Tire Performance Criteria can prevent more serious damage (TPC) can affect the vehicle's . Reduce vehicle speed. to the vehicle. This system also emission controls and can cause . Avoid hard accelerations. assists the dealer technician in this light to come on. . Avoid steep uphill grades. correctly diagnosing any Modifications to these systems malfunction. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the light continues to flash, find a . Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and safe place to stop and park the used. Poor fuel quality causes Maintenance Programs vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at the engine not to run as least 10 seconds, and restart the efficiently as designed and may Depending on where you live, your engine. If the light is still flashing, cause stalling after start-up, vehicle may be required to follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is participate in an emission control your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, system inspection and maintenance possible. hesitation on acceleration, program. For the inspection, the or stumbling on acceleration. emission system test equipment will Light On Steady: An emission These conditions might go away likely connect to the vehicle's Data control system malfunction has once the engine is warmed up. Link Connector (DLC). been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions required. occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank The following may correct an of the proper fuel to turn the light off. emission control system malfunction: See Fuel on page 9-53. . Check that the fuel cap is fully If none of the above have made the installed. See Filling the Tank on light turn off, your dealer can check The DLC is under the instrument page 9-56. The diagnostic the vehicle. The dealer has the panel next to the steering wheel. system can determine if the fuel proper test equipment and See your dealer if assistance is cap has been left off or diagnostic tools to fix any needed. improperly installed. A loose or mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. The vehicle may not pass missing fuel cap allows fuel to inspection if: evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap . The malfunction indicator lamp is properly installed should turn the on while the engine is running, light off. or the malfunction indicator lamp Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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is not on while the vehicle is in Brake System Warning ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. { Warning See your dealer for assistance in Light verifying proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists The brake system might not be malfunction indicator lamp. of two hydraulic circuits. If one working properly if the brake circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on. . The OBD II (On-Board Driving with the brake system Diagnostics) system determines circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a that critical emission control crash. If the light is still on after systems have not been performance, both circuits need to the vehicle has been pulled off completely diagnosed by the be working. the road and carefully stopped, system. If this were to occur, the If the warning light comes on, there have the vehicle towed for vehicle would be considered not is a brake problem. Have the brake ready for inspection. This can system inspected right away. service. happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or Electric Parking Brake run down. Light The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take Metric English several days of driving. If this This light comes on briefly when the has been done and the vehicle vehicle is turned on. If it does not still does not pass the inspection come on then, have it fixed so it will Metric English for lack of OBD II system be ready to warn if there is a readiness, your dealer can problem. This light comes on when the prepare the vehicle for parking brake is applied. If the light inspection. If the light comes on and stays on, continues flashing after the parking there is a base brake problem. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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brake is released, or while driving, the vehicle that is causing the If the light comes on while driving, there is a problem with the Electric parking brake system to work at a stop as soon as it is safely possible Parking Brake system or another reduced level. The vehicle can still and turn off the vehicle. Then start system. A message may also be driven, but should be taken to a the engine again to reset the display in the Driver Information dealer as soon as possible. See the system. If the ABS light stays on, Center (DIC). See Brake System information for the Electric Parking or comes on again while driving, the Messages on page 5-29. Brake under Parking Brake on vehicle needs service. A chime may If the light does not come on, page 9-29. If a message displays in also sound when the light comes on or remains flashing, see your dealer. the Driver Information Center (DIC), steady. see Brake System Messages on If the ABS light is the only light on, Service Electric Parking page 5-29. the vehicle has regular brakes, but Brake Light the antilock brakes are not Antilock Brake System functioning. (ABS) Warning Light If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. This light should come on briefly See Brake System Warning Light on when starting the vehicle. If it does page 5-20 and Brake System not come on, have it fixed so it will This light comes on briefly when the Messages on page 5-29. be ready to warn if there is a engine is started. problem. If the light does not come on, have it If this light stays on, there is a fixed so it will be ready to warn if problem with the Electric Parking there is a problem. Brake system or another system on Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then (LDW) Light turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If equipped, this light comes on display green when a vehicle is light come on when StabiliTrak is briefly while starting the vehicle. detected ahead and amber when turned off. you are following a vehicle ahead If it does not come on, have the much too closely. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not vehicle serviced. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) This light is green if LDW is on and System on page 9-46. See Traction Control/Electronic ready to operate. Stability Control on page 9-31. This light changes to amber and Traction Off Light flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-52.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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StabiliTrak® OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on ® and flashing, the TCS and/or the (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31. Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. dealer. If the light does not come on, have This light comes on when the the vehicle serviced by your dealer. StabiliTrak system is turned off. If the system is working normally, If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction the indicator light turns off. Control System (TCS) is also off. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure If the light is on and not flashing, the Monitor System (TPMS), this light If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak comes on briefly when the engine is the system does not assist in system have been disabled. A DIC started. It provides information controlling the vehicle. Turn on the message may display. Check the about tire pressures and the TPMS. TCS and the StabiliTrak systems DIC messages to determine which and the warning light turns off. feature(s) is no longer functioning When the Light Is On Steady See Traction Control/Electronic and whether the vehicle requires This indicates that one or more of Stability Control on page 9-31. service. the tires are significantly underinflated. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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A Driver Information Center (DIC) could be low on oil and might have tire pressure message may also Caution (Continued) some other system problem. See display. See Tire Messages on your dealer. page 5-36. Stop as soon as oil low can also damage the possible, and inflate the tires to the engine. The repairs would not be Low Fuel Warning Light pressure value shown on the Tire covered by the vehicle warranty. and Loading Information label. See Check the oil level as soon as Tire Pressure on page 10-45. possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating When the Light Flashes First and range and the oil pressure is still Then Is On Steady low, have the vehicle serviced. If the light flashes for about a minute Always follow the maintenance and then stays on, there may be a schedule for changing engine oil. problem with the TPMS. If the This light is near the fuel gauge and problem is not corrected, the light comes on briefly when the ignition is will come on at every ignition cycle. turned on as a check to show it is See Tire Pressure Monitor working. Operation on page 10-48. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off Engine Oil Pressure Light when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. { Caution This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not Lack of proper engine oil come on, have the vehicle serviced maintenance can damage the by your dealer. engine. Driving with the engine If the light comes on and stays on, it (Continued) means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Security Light High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light
The security light should come on This light comes on when the This light in the Driver Information briefly as the engine is started. If it high-beam headlamps are in use. Center (DIC) is white when the does not come on, have the vehicle See Headlamp High/Low-Beam cruise control is on and ready, and serviced by your dealer. If the Changer on page 6-1. turns green when the cruise control system is working normally, the is set and active. indicator light turns off. Lamps On Reminder See Cruise Control on page 9-33. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a Adaptive Cruise Control Light problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2-18 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-18. This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See This light in the Driver Information Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. Center (DIC) is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (if equipped) is on and ready, and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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turns green when the ACC is set Information Displays w or x : Press to move up or and active. See Adaptive Cruise down in a list, or on the main view Control on page 9-35. Driver Information press to cycle through the different Info app pages. Door Ajar Light Center (DIC) o or p : Press o to open The DIC displays are shown in the application menus on the left. Press center of the instrument cluster in p to open interaction menus on the the Info app. See Instrument Cluster right. on page 5-9. The Info app is only V available when the vehicle is in ON/ (Select/Reset): Press to select a RUN. The displays show the status menu item. Press and hold to reset of many vehicle systems. The values on certain screens, or on the main view reset info pages to the This light comes on in the Driver controls for the DIC are on the right original setting. Information Center (DIC) when a steering wheel control. door is open or not securely latched. DIC Info Page Options Before driving, check that all doors The info pages on the DIC can be are properly closed. turned on or off through the Settings app. 1. Press o to access the cluster applications. 2. Press w or x to scroll to the Settings application. 3. Press V to select the Settings app. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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4. Scroll to Info Pages and Trip A and Average Fuel Economy vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel press p. or Trip B and Average Fuel range estimate is based on an Economy: The Trip display shows average of the vehicle's fuel 5. Select Edit List. the current distance traveled, in economy over recent driving history 6. Press w or x to move through either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), and the amount of fuel remaining in since the trip odometer was last the fuel tank. the list of possible information reset. displays. Average Speed: Displays the V The Average Fuel Economy display average speed of the vehicle in 7. Press while an item is shows the approximate average kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles highlighted to select or deselect liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) per hour (mph). This average is that item. When an item is or miles per gallon (mpg). This calculated based on the various selected, a checkmark will number reflects only the vehicle speeds recorded since the appear next to it. approximate average fuel economy last reset of this value. The average DIC Info Pages that the vehicle has right now, and speed can be reset by pressing and will change as driving conditions holding V while this display is The following is the list of all change. This number is calculated active. possible DIC info page displays. based on the number of L/ Some may not be available for your 100 km (mpg) recorded since the Timer: To start the timer, press V particular vehicle. Some items may last time this menu item was reset. while this display is active. The not be turned on by default but can display will show the amount of time be turned on through the Settings The Average Fuel Economy and trip odometer can be reset together by that has passed since the timer was app. See “DIC Info Page Options” last reset. To stop the timer, press V earlier in this section. pressing and holding V while this display is active. briefly while this display is active Current Speed: Displays the and the timer is running. To reset vehicle speed in either kilometers Fuel Range: Displays the the timer to zero, press and hold V approximate distance the vehicle per hour (km/h) or miles per while this display is active. hour (mph). can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Oil Life: Displays an estimate of seconds while the Oil Life display is Vehicle Messages the oil's remaining useful life. active. See Engine Oil Life System If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is on page 10-10. Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or displayed, that means 99% of the Coolant Temperature: Displays some action that may be needed to current oil life remains. the coolant temperature in either correct a condition. Multiple When the remaining oil life is low, degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees messages may appear one after the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Fahrenheit (°F). another. message will appear on the display. Tire Pressure: Displays the The messages that do not require See Engine Oil Messages on approximate pressures of all four immediate action can be page 5-31. The oil should be tires. Tire pressure is displayed in acknowledged and cleared by changed as soon as possible. See either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds Engine Oil on page 10-8. In addition per square inch (psi). If the pressure pressing V (Set/Reset). to the engine oil life system is low, the value for that tire is The messages that require monitoring the oil life, additional shown in amber. See Tire Pressure maintenance is recommended in the immediate action cannot be cleared Monitor System on page 10-47 and until that action is performed. Maintenance Schedule. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Maintenance Schedule on page 10-48. All messages should be taken page 11-3. seriously; clearing the message Battery Voltage: Displays the does not correct the problem. The Oil Life display must be reset current battery voltage. The battery after each oil change. It will not voltage can fluctuate while viewing The following are the possible reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life this information on the DIC. This is messages and some information display accidentally at any time normal. about them. other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset Speed Signs: Displays sign accurately until the next oil change. information, which comes from a To reset the engine oil life system, roadway database in the onboard press and hold V for several navigation. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW the vehicle to your dealer for BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the service. This message displays when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Fluid on page 10-21. vehicle has detected that the battery This message is displayed when voltage is dropping beyond a PARK BRAKE RELEASED there is a problem with the parking reasonable point. The battery saver This message is displayed when the brake. Take the vehicle to your system starts reducing features of dealer for service. the vehicle that may be noticed. At parking brake is released. the point that features are disabled, PARK BRAKE SET STEP ON BRAKE TO this message displays. Turn off RELEASE PARK BRAKE unnecessary accessories to allow This message is displayed when the the battery to recharge. parking brake is set. This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric LOW BATTERY RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied. See Parking Brake This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the on page 9-29. battery voltage is low. See Battery Electric Parking Brake is on while on page 10-22. the vehicle is in motion. See Parking Brake on page 9-29. Compass Messages SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Dashes may be displayed if the CHARGING SYSTEM vehicle temporarily loses This message is displayed when This message may be displayed communication with the Global there is a fault in the battery when there is a problem with the Positioning System (GPS). charging system. Take the vehicle to brake boost assist system. When your dealer for service. this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Cruise Control Messages FRONT RADAR BLOCKED — gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC SEE OWNER MANUAL will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET Control on page 9-35. TO XXX This message can occur under the following conditions: SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE This message displays when the . CONTROL Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) The radar is not clean. Keep the speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise radar sensors free of mud, dirt, This message displays when the Control on page 9-35. snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) entire front and/or rear of the needs service. Take the vehicle to ADAPTIVE CRUISE vehicle. For cleaning your dealer. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10-72. SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE This message displays when EXITING attempting to activate Adaptive . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Cruise Control (ACC) when it is with the radar object detection or This message may display if temporarily unavailable. The ACC camera performance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is system does not need service. engaged holding the vehicle at a CRUISE SET TO XXX stop, and the driver attempts to exit This can occur under the following This message displays when the the vehicle. Put the vehicle in conditions: cruise control speed is set. See P (Park) before exiting. . Cruise is turned on when the Cruise Control on page 9-33. vehicle is stopped. Door Ajar Messages NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS . The radar can't see objects well. PEDAL APPLIED DOOR OPEN See next message. This message displays when A door open symbol will display on Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is the DIC showing which door is active and the driver is pressing the open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the shift lever is in M (Manual conditioning compressor turns back Engine Oil Messages Mode), the DOOR OPEN message on. The vehicle can continue to be will display if the vehicle starts to driven. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON move. Close the door completely. If this message continues to appear, This message displays when the HOOD OPEN have the system repaired by your engine oil needs to be changed. dealer as soon as possible to avoid When you change the engine oil, be This message will display along with damage to the engine. sure to reset the oil life system. See a hood open symbol when the hood Engine Oil Life System on is open. Close the hood completely. ENGINE OVERHEATED — page 10-10, Driver Information IDLE ENGINE TRUNK OPEN Center (DIC) on page 5-26, Engine This message displays when the Oil on page 10-8, and Maintenance This message will display along with engine coolant temperature is too Schedule on page 11-3. a symbol when the trunk is open. hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to Close the trunk completely. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE idle until it cools down. ENGINE Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED — This message displays when the Messages STOP ENGINE engine oil temperature is too hot. This message displays and a Stop and allow the vehicle to idle A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH continuous chime sounds if the until it cools down. ENGINE TEMP engine cooling system reaches ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL This message displays when the unsafe temperatures for operation. engine coolant becomes hotter than Stop and turn off the vehicle as On some vehicles, this message the normal operating temperature. soon as it is safe to do so to avoid displays when the engine oil level To avoid added strain on a hot severe damage. This message may be too low. Check the oil level engine, the air conditioning clears when the engine has cooled before filling to the recommended compressor automatically turns off. to a safe operating temperature. level. If the oil is not low and this When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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message remains on, take the speed while this message is on, but Interference” under Remote Keyless vehicle to your dealer for service. maximum acceleration and speed Entry (RKE) System Operation on See Engine Oil on page 10-8. may be reduced. Anytime this page 2-3. message stays on, the vehicle OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP should be taken to your dealer for NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE ENGINE service as soon as possible. TO RESTART This message displays if low oil This message is displayed if the pressure levels occur. Stop the Fuel System Messages remote is no longer detected in the vehicle as soon as safely possible vehicle. Press the brake pedal to and do not operate it until the cause FUEL LEVEL LOW restart the vehicle. of the low oil pressure has been This message displays when the corrected. Check the oil as soon as vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as NUMBER OF KEYS possible and have the vehicle soon as possible. PROGRAMMED serviced by your dealer. This message displays when TIGHTEN GAS CAP programming new keys to the Engine Power Messages This message displays when the vehicle. fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED fuel cap. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when the This message displays when vehicle's engine power is reduced. Key and Lock Messages leaving the vehicle with the RKE Reduced engine power can affect transmitter still inside. the vehicle's ability to accelerate. NO REMOTE DETECTED If this message is on, but there is no REPLACE BATTERY IN This message displays when trying REMOTE KEY reduction in performance, proceed to start the vehicle if an RKE to your destination. The transmitter is not detected. The This message displays when the performance may be reduced the transmitter battery may be weak. battery in the RKE transmitter needs next time the vehicle is driven. The See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low to be replaced. vehicle may be driven at a reduced Transmitter Battery or Wireless Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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USE TRANSMITTER POCKET TURN SIGNAL ON likely to occur. See Active Emergency Braking System on TO START This message is displayed if the page 9-48. This message displays when the turn signal has been left on. Turn off transmitter needs to be placed in the turn signal. AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP the transmitter pocket to start the UNAVAILABLE vehicle. See “Starting the Vehicle Object Detection System with a Low Transmitter Battery or This message displays when the Messages Active Emergency Braking System Wireless Interference” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) AUTOMATIC COLLISION has been unavailable for some time. System Operation on page 2-3. The Active Emergency Braking PREP OFF System does not need service. This This message displays when the can occur under the following Lamp Messages Active Emergency Braking System conditions: AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL has been turned off. See Active . The radar is not clean. Keep the ON/OFF Emergency Braking System on radar sensors free of mud, dirt, page 9-48. This message is displayed when the snow, ice, and slush. Clean the automatic light control has been AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP entire front and/or rear of the turned on or off. See Automatic REDUCED vehicle. For cleaning Headlamp System on page 6-2. instructions, see Exterior Care This message displays when the on page 10-72. Active Emergency Braking System XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE . has been set to the Alert setting. Heavy rain or snow is interfering When one of the turn signals is out, This setting disables most Active with the radar object detection or this message displays to show Emergency Braking functions. Some camera performance. which bulb needs to be replaced. last-second automatic braking This message may also be See Bulb Replacement on capability is still provided with the displayed if there is a problem with page 10-26 and Replacement Bulbs Alert setting, but braking is less the StabiliTrak system. on page 10-30. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the Braking System may not work. Do ALERT OFF camera being blocked. Cleaning the not use these systems until the outside of the windshield behind the vehicle has been repaired. This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the Forward Collision Alert has been issue. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA turned off. If this message remains on after PARK ASSIST OFF FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED continued driving, the vehicle needs CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the service. Do not use the Lane Parking Assist system has been Departure Warning (LDW) and This message displays when the turned off or when there is a Forward Collision Alert (FCA) camera is blocked. Cleaning the temporary condition causing the features. Take the vehicle to your outside of the windshield behind the system to be disabled. dealer. rearview mirror may correct the issue. The Lane Departure Warning REAR CROSS TRAFFIC SERVICE PARKING ASSIST system will not operate. Forward ALERT OFF This message displays if there is a Collision Alert (FCA) may not work This message displays when the problem with the Parking Assist or may not work as well. Rear Cross Traffic Alert has been system. Do not use this system to LANE DEPARTURE WARNING turned off. help you park. See your dealer for service. UNAVAILABLE SERVICE AUTOMATIC This message displays when COLLISION PREP SERVICE SIDE DETECTION attempting to activate the Lane SYSTEM If this message displays, take the Departure Warning (LDW) system vehicle to your dealer to repair the If this message remains on after when it is temporarily unavailable. system. Adaptive Cruise Control continued driving, the vehicle needs The LDW system does not need (ACC), Forward Collision Alert service. Side Blind Zone Alert service. (FCA), and/or the Active Emergency (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE need service. For cleaning, see Security Messages EXITING "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on page 10-72. THEFT ATTEMPTED This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is This message displays if the vehicle engaged holding the vehicle at a Ride Control System detects a tamper condition. stop, and the driver attempts to exit Messages the vehicle. Put the vehicle in Service Vehicle Messages P (Park) before exiting. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a SERVICE POWER STEERING SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF problem with the StabiliTrak system. This message is displayed if there is This message indicates that the If this message appears, try to reset a problem with the power steering driver has turned the Side Blind the system. Stop; turn off the engine system and a chime may sound. Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. for at least 15 seconds; then start Take the vehicle to your dealer for the engine again. If this message service. SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM still comes on, it means there is a UNAVAILABLE problem. See your dealer for SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message indicates that Side service. The vehicle is safe to drive; This message is displayed if there is Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear however, you do not have the a problem with the vehicle. Take the Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce vehicle to your dealer for service. disabled either because the sensor your speed and drive accordingly. is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone, or the Airbag System Messages vehicle is passing through an open area, such as the desert, where SERVICE AIRBAG there is insufficient data for This message displays if there is a operation. This message may also problem with the airbag system. activate during heavy rain or due to Take the vehicle to your dealer for road spray. The vehicle does not service. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on This message displays when the Messages page 5-26. system is learning new tires. See PRESS BRAKE TO START Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on VEHICLE page 10-48. Transmission Messages This message is displayed when TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD SERVICE TRANSMISSION attempting to start the vehicle AIR TO TIRE This message displays if there is a without first pressing the brake problem with the transmission. See pedal. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this your dealer. SERVICE KEYLESS START message displays when the SHIFT DENIED SYSTEM pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. This message displays when using This message is displayed if there is the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and a problem with the pushbutton start The low tire pressure warning light attempting to shift to a gear not system. Take the vehicle to your will also come on. See Tire appropriate for the vehicle speed dealer for service. Pressure Light on page 5-23. and engine revolutions per If a tire pressure message displays, minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on Tire Messages inflate the tires until the tire pressure page 9-27. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR is equal to the values shown on the SHIFT TO PARK SYSTEM Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10-38, Vehicle This message displays when the This message displays if there is a Load Limits on page 9-10, and Tire transmission needs to be shifted to problem with the Tire Pressure Pressure on page 10-45. P (Park). This may appear when Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire turning the ignition off if the vehicle More than one tire pressure Pressure Monitor Operation on is not in P (Park). page 10-48. message can be received at a time. The DIC also shows the tire Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE selected on the wiper control. See as possible. See Engine ENGINE Windshield Wiper/Washer on Compartment Overview on page 5-4. page 10-5 for the location of the This message displays and a chime windshield washer reservoir. Also, sounds if the transmission fluid in see Washer Fluid on page 10-19. the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the Vehicle Speed Messages transmission fluid temperature high SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED can cause damage to the vehicle. Window Messages Stop the vehicle and let it idle to This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ allow the transmission to cool. This PASSENGER WINDOW message clears when the fluid speed warning speed. See "Speed temperature reaches a safe level. Warning" under Instrument Cluster This message is displayed when the on page 5-9. window needs to be reprogrammed. Vehicle Reminder If the vehicle's battery has been SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX recharged or disconnected, you will Messages This message is displayed when the need to program each front window ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE speed warning is set. See "Speed for the express-up feature to work. WITH CARE Warning" under Instrument Cluster See Power Windows on page 2-22. on page 5-9. This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. Washer Fluid Messages TURN WIPER CONTROL TO WASHER FLUID LOW ADD INTERMITTENT FIRST FLUID This message is displayed when This message may display when the attempting to adjust the intermittent washer fluid level is low. Fill the wiper speed without intermittent windshield washer reservoir as soon Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Valet Mode Vehicle 5. Press q BACK to return to the Personalization previous menu. . Radio Uplevel Radio Audio System . Vehicle The audio system controls are used Controls . to access the personalization Bluetooth menus for customizing vehicle To access the personalization . Voice features. menus: . Display 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home Base Radio Audio System . Rear Camera Controls page on the infotainment system display. . Return to Factory Settings To access the personalization menus: 2. Press the desired feature to . Software Information display a list of available Each menu is detailed in the 1. On the Home page, turn the options. MENU knob to highlight Settings following information. 3. Press the desired option. and press the MENU knob. Time and Date 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 4. Press to select the desired option setting. Manually set the time and date. See the desired feature and press Clock (Base Radio) on page 5-5 or the MENU knob to display a list 5. Press q BACK to return to the Clock (Uplevel Radio) on page 5-6. of available options. previous menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob to scroll Language (Language) through and highlight the desired Personalization Menus Select Language, then select from option, then press the The following list of features may be the available language(s). MENU knob. available: 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight . Time and Date the desired option setting and . Language (Language) press the MENU knob. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Valet Mode Climate and Air Quality Select Off or On. To turn valet mode on and off, see Select and the following may Auto Rear Defog Valet Mode under Setting Radio display: “ ” “ If equipped, this allows the Auto Preferences in Home Page on ” . Auto Fan Max Speed Rear Defog to be turned on or off. page 7-4. . Air Conditioning Mode This feature will automatically turn Radio on the rear window defogger when it . Auto Defog is cold outside. To manage the radio features, see . Auto Rear Defog “Radio Setup” under “Setting Radio Select Off or On. Preferences” in Home Page on Auto Fan Max Speed Collision/Detection Systems page 7-4. This feature will set the maximum Select and the following may Vehicle auto fan speed. display: Select and the following may Select Low, Medium, or High. . Auto Collision Preparation display: Air Conditioning Mode . Go Notifier . Climate and Air Quality This feature changes the mode of . Side Blind Zone Alert . Collision/Detection Systems the air conditioning. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert . Comfort and Convenience Select Off, On, or Last Setting. Auto Collision Preparation . Lighting Auto Defog This feature will turn on or off the . Power Door Locks When set to On, the front defog will Forward Collision Alert feature as . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start automatically react to temperature well as the Automatic Braking and humidity conditions that may capability of the Auto Collision cause fogging. Only vehicles with Preparation feature. With the Alert the dual automatic climate control and Brake setting, both Forward will have this option. Collision Alert as well as the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Automatic Braking capability of the See Active Emergency Braking Auto Memory Recall Auto Collision Preparation feature System on page 9-48. This feature automatically recalls are available. The Alert setting Side Blind Zone Alert the current driver’s previously stored disables most automatic braking 1 or 2 button positions when functions of the Auto Collision This allows the feature to be turned entering the vehicle. See Memory Preparation feature. Some on or off. Seats on page 3-7. last-second automatic braking Select Off or On. capability is still provided with the Select Off, On - Driver Door Open, Alert setting, but it is much less See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) or On - At ignition On. on page 9-50. likely to be triggered by most driving Easy Exit Options conditions. Off disables all Forward Rear Cross Traffic Alert Collision Alert and Automatic This feature automatically recalls Braking capabilities of the Auto This allows the feature to be turned the current driver’s previously stored Collision Preparation feature. on or off. Exit button position when exiting the Select Off or On. vehicle. See Memory Seats on Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert. page 3-7. See Driver Assistance Systems on See Driver Assistance Systems on Select Off or On. page 9-43. page 9-43. Chime Volume Go Notifier Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may This allows the selection of the This feature will give a reminder that chime volume level. Adaptive Cruise Control provides display: Press + or − to adjust the volume. when it has brought the vehicle to a . Auto Memory Recall complete stop behind another Reverse Tilt Mirror stopping vehicle, and then that . Easy Exit Options vehicle drives on. . Chime Volume When on, both the driver and passenger, driver, or passenger Select Off or On. . Reverse Tilt Mirror mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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improve visibility of the ground near Exit Lighting Select Off or On. the rear wheels. They will return to This allows the selection of how Auto Door Unlock their previous driving position when long the exterior lamps stay on the vehicle is shifted out of when leaving the vehicle when it is This allows selection of which of the R (Reverse) or the ignition is turned dark outside. doors will automatically unlock when to OFF. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Select Off, On - Driver and Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Passenger. Daytime Tail Lights Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the Lighting This feature allows the taillamps to be on during the day. locking of the doors. To override the Select and the following may delay, press the power door lock display: Select Off or On. switch on the door. . Vehicle Locator Lights Power Door Locks Select Off or On. . Exit Lighting Select and the following may Remote Lock, Unlock, Start display: . Daytime Tail Lights Select and the following may . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Vehicle Locator Lights display: . Auto Door Unlock . This feature will flash the exterior Remote Unlock Light Feedback lamps when K on the Remote . Delayed Door Lock . Remote Lock Feedback Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Remote Door Unlock pressed to locate the vehicle. When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Select Off or On. driver door from locking when the . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be . Passive Door Unlock available. . Passive Door Lock Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback If equipped and turned on, this This feature sounds an alert when When on, the exterior lamps will feature will turn the heated seats on the RKE transmitter is left in the flash when unlocking the vehicle when using remote start on vehicle. with the RKE transmitter. cold days. Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Select Off or Flash Lights. Bluetooth Passive Door Unlock Remote Lock Feedback Select and the following may This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what display: doors will unlock when using the feedback is given when locking the . Pair New Device vehicle with the RKE transmitter. button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. . Device Management Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only. Select All Doors or Driver Door. . Ringtones . Voice Mail Numbers Remote Door Unlock Passive Door Lock This allows selection of which doors This feature can be turned on or off, Pair New Device or can be used to select feedback will unlock when pressing K on the Select to pair a new device. See when using the button on the driver RKE transmitter. “Pairing” under Bluetooth (Voice door to lock the vehicle. See Recognition) on page 7-21 or Select All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 System Operation on page 2-3. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Select Off, On with Horn Base Radio) on page 7-26 or If equipped and turned on, this Chirp, or On. “Pairing” under “Bluetooth” in the feature will turn the ventilated seats infotainment manual. on when using remote start on warm days. Select Off or On. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Device Management Prompt Length Mode Select to connect to a different This feature adjusts the voice Select to change the display screen phone source, disconnect a phone, prompt length. for day or night driving. or delete a phone. Select Short or Long. Select Auto, Day, or Night. Ringtones Audio Feedback Speed Calibrate Touchscreen Press to change the ring tone for This feature adjusts the audio Select to calibrate the touchscreen, the specific phone. The phone does feedback speed. then follow the prompts. not need to be connected to change the ring. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Turn Display Off Voice Mail Numbers Display Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any Select and the following may This feature displays the voice mail faceplate button to turn the display: number for all connected phones. display on. To change the voice mail number, . Theme select EDIT or press the EDIT Rear Camera button. Type a new number, then . Mode Select and the following may select SAVE or press the SAVE . Calibrate Touchscreen display: button. . Turn Display Off . Guidance Lines Voice Theme . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select and the following may display: Select to change the color, font, and . Rear Park Assist Symbols art of the display. . Prompt Length Guidance Lines Select Contemporary, Mainstreet, . Audio Feedback Speed Edge, or Velocity. Select to turn Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-44. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert Restore Vehicle Settings Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. See This allows vehicle settings to be Assistance Systems for Parking or restored. System Backing on page 9-44. Select Restore or Cancel. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data Select to turn Off or On. See This allows all private information Universal Remote System Assistance Systems for Parking or from the vehicle to be cleared. Backing on page 9-44. Programming Select Delete or Cancel. Return to Factory Settings Restore Radio Settings Select and the following may display: This allows radio settings to be restored. . Restore Vehicle Settings Select Restore or Cancel. . Clear All Private Data Software Information . Restore Radio Settings Select to view the infotainment system current software information.
If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, hand-held transmitter was instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and supplied by the manufacturer of opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener the garage door opener receiver. devices. receiver. Clear all people and 2. At the same time, press and Do not use the Universal Remote objects near the garage door. hold both the hand-held system with any garage door opener Make sure the hand-held transmitter transmitter button and one of the that does not have the stop and has a new battery for quick and three Universal Remote system reverse feature. This includes any accurate transmission of the buttons to be used to operate garage door opener model radio-frequency signal. the garage door. Do not release manufactured before April 1, 1982. either button until the indicator Programming the Universal light changes from a slow to a Read these instructions completely Remote System before programming the Universal rapid flash. Then release both Remote system. It may help to have For questions or help programming buttons. another person assist with the the Universal Remote system, call Some garage door openers may programming process. 1-800-355-3515 or see require substitution of Step 2 www.homelink.com. Keep the original hand-held with the procedure under in transmitter for use in other vehicles Programming involves “Radio Signals for Canada and as well as for future programming. time-sensitive actions, and may time Some Gate Operators” later in Erase the programming when out causing the procedure to be this section. vehicle ownership is terminated. repeated. 3. Press and hold the newly See “Erasing Universal Remote To program up to three devices: programmed Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this system button for five seconds section. 1. Hold the end of the hand-held while watching the indicator light transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to and garage door activation. 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the . If the indicator light stays on indicator light in view. The continuously or the garage door moves when the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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button is pressed, then does not flash, press and hold programming is complete. the same button a second time There is no need to for two seconds, then release it. complete Steps 4–6. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does . If the indicator light does not come on or the garage not flash, press and hold the door does not move, a same button a third time for second button press may two seconds, then release it. be required. For a second The Universal Remote system Learn or Smart Button time, press and hold the should now activate the newly programmed button 4. After completing Steps 1–3 , garage door. locate the Learn or Smart button for five seconds. If the light Repeat the process for inside garage on the garage stays on or the garage door programming the two remaining door opener receiver. The name moves, programming is buttons. complete. and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. . If the indicator light blinks Radio Signals for Canada and rapidly for two seconds, 5. Press and release the Learn or Some Gate Operators then changes to a solid light Smart button. Step 6 must be For questions or programming help and the garage door does completed within 30 seconds of call 1-800-355-3515 or see not move, continue with pressing this button. www.homelink.com. programming Steps 4–6. 6. Inside the vehicle, press and Canadian radio-frequency laws and hold the newly programmed some U.S. gate operators require Universal Remote system button transmitter signals to time out or quit for two seconds and then after several seconds of release it. If the garage door transmission. This may not be long does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Operation Universal Remote System programming. Button If the programming did not work, Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system replace Step 2 under “Programming System buttons: the Universal Remote System” with Press and hold the appropriate the following: 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the Press and hold the Universal at least one-half second. The button. Remote system button while indicator light will come on while the pressing and releasing the signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to hand-held transmitter button every flash after 20 seconds. Without two seconds until the signal has Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed been successfully accepted by the System Buttons with Step 1 under “Programming Universal Remote system. The Erase all programmed buttons when the Universal Remote System.” Universal Remote system indicator vehicle ownership is terminated. light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under To erase: “Programming the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold the two outside System” to complete. buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Lighting 6-1
Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Lighting turns the exterior lamps on and off, Exterior Lamp Controls depending on outside lighting. Exterior Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 parking lamps including all lamps, Exterior Lamps Off except the headlamps. Reminder ...... 6-1 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the Headlamp High/Low-Beam headlamps together with the parking Changer ...... 6-1 lamps and instrument panel lights. Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Exterior Lamps Off Automatic Headlamp Reminder System ...... 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the A warning chime sounds if the driver Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 turn signal lever. door is opened while the ignition is Turn and Lane-Change off and the exterior lamps are on. Signals ...... 6-3 Turn the control to the following positions: Headlamp High/ Interior Lighting O Instrument Panel Illumination (Off): Turns off the exterior Low-Beam Changer Control ...... 6-4 lamps. The knob returns to the Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-4 AUTO position after it is released. 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 Turn to O again to reactivate the Changer): Push the turn signal Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 AUTO mode. lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to Lighting Features In Canada, the headlamps and low beams, push the lever again or Entry Lighting ...... 6-5 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will pull it toward you and release. Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 automatically reactivate when the Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The DRL system turns on the This vehicle may have a DRL low-beam headlamps at a reduced disabling function. When the DRL brightness. For vehicles with High are on and a turn signal is activated, Intensity Discharge (HID) the DRL on that side will be off until headlamps, there is a dedicated the turn signal goes off. DRL. The DRL will come on when This indicator light turns on in the all of the following conditions Automatic Headlamp instrument cluster when the are met: System high-beam headlamps are on. . The ignition is on. When the exterior lamp control is . The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough Flash-to-Pass in AUTO. outside, the headlamps come on To flash the high beams, pull the . The light sensor determines it is automatically. turn signal lever toward you, and daytime. release. . The vehicle is not in P (Park). Daytime Running When the DRL are on, the taillamps, Lamps (DRL) sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not DRL can make it easier for others to be on. see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are The DRL turn off when the required on all vehicles first sold in headlamps are turned to O or the Canada. ignition is off. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Lighting 6-3
There is a light sensor on top of the not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change instrument panel. Do not cover the Move the exterior lamp control to P sensor, otherwise the headlamps Signals or ; to disable this feature. will come on when they are not needed. Hazard Warning Flashers The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition An arrow on the instrument cluster is off. flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Lights On with Wipers Raise or lower the lever until the If the windshield wipers are arrow starts to flash to signal a lane | (Hazard Warning Flashers): activated in daylight with the engine change. Hold it there until the lane Press this button to make the front on, and the exterior lamp control is change is completed. If the lever is and rear turn signal lamps flash on in AUTO, the headlamps, parking briefly pressed and released, the and off. Press again to turn the lamps, and other exterior lamps turn signal flashes three times. flashers off. come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on The hazard warning flashers turn on wiper speed. When the wipers are automatically if the airbags deploy. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
6-4 Lighting
The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting Dome Lamps can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. Instrument Panel If after signaling a turn or lane Illumination Control change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses on page 10-31.
The brightness of the instrument The interior lamps control in the panel lighting and steering wheel overhead console controls both the controls can be adjusted. front and rear interior lamps. D (Instrument Panel To change the dome lamp settings, Illumination): Move the press the following: thumbwheel up or down to brighten OFF: Turns the lamp off, even or dim the lights. when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on Courtesy Lamps automatically when a door is The courtesy lamps come on when opened. any door is opened and the dome ON: Turns the lamp on. lamp is in the DOOR position. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Lighting 6-5
Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Lighting Features lamps in the overhead console and the headliner. Entry Lighting # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it The headlamps, taillamps, license on or off. plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter K button is pressed. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn Front Reading Lamps off, then the dome lamps and remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-38.
Rear Reading Lamps Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
6-6 Lighting
Exit Lighting Battery Load A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Management as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, parking lamps, and license The vehicle has Electric Power lamps, rear window defogger, plate lamps come on at night, or in Management (EPM), which climate control fan at high speed, areas with limited lighting, when the estimates the battery's temperature heated seats, engine cooling fans, key is removed from the ignition. and state of charge. It then adjusts trailer loads, and loads plugged into The dome lamps also come on the voltage for best performance accessory power outlets. when the key is removed from the and extended life of the battery. ignition. The exterior lamps and EPM works to prevent excessive dome lamps remain on after the When the battery's state of charge discharge of the battery. It does this door is closed for a set amount of is low, the voltage is raised slightly by balancing the generator's output time, then automatically turn off. to quickly bring the charge back up. and the vehicle's electrical needs. When the state of charge is high, It can increase engine idle speed to If equipped with Keyless Access, the voltage is lowered slightly to generate more power, whenever the exterior lamps and dome lamps prevent overcharging. If the vehicle needed. It can temporarily reduce automatically turn on when the has a voltage display on the Driver the power demands of some driver door is opened after the Information Center (DIC), you may accessories. ignition is turned off. See Ignition see the voltage move up or down. Positions (Keyless Access) on Normally, these actions occur in This is normal. If there is a problem, steps or levels, without being page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key an alert will be displayed. Access) on page 9-16. noticeable. In rare cases at the The battery can be discharged at highest levels of corrective action, The exterior lamps turn off idle if the electrical loads are very this action may be noticeable to the immediately by turning the exterior high. This is true for all vehicles. driver. If so, a DIC message might lamp control off. This is because the generator be displayed and it is recommended This feature can be changed. See (alternator) may not be spinning fast that the driver reduce the electrical Vehicle Personalization on enough at idle to produce all the loads as much as possible. See page 5-38. power that is needed for very high Battery Voltage and Charging electrical loads. Messages on page 5-29. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Phone Introduction Infotainment Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-19 System Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) ...... 7-21 Infotainment Bluetooth (Infotainment Base radio information is included in Introduction Controls - Base Radio) . . . . . 7-26 this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other Infotainment ...... 7-1 Trademarks and License Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 available infotainment systems. Overview ...... 7-3 Agreements Trademarks and License Read the following pages to Home Page ...... 7-4 become familiar with these features. Software Updates ...... 7-7 Agreements ...... 7-31 Radio { Warning AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Satellite Radio ...... 7-9 Taking your eyes off the road for Radio Reception ...... 7-10 too long or too often while using Backglass Antenna ...... 7-10 any infotainment feature can Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-11 cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not Audio Players give extended attention to CD Player ...... 7-11 infotainment tasks while driving. USB Port ...... 7-14 Limit your glances at the vehicle SD Card Reader ...... 7-17 Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-17 displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands Navigation whenever possible. OnStar® System ...... 7-18 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-2 Infotainment System
The infotainment system has built-in To play the infotainment system with features intended to help avoid the ignition off, see Retained distraction by disabling some Accessory Power (RAP) on functions when driving. These page 9-22. functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment Theft-Deterrent Feature features are also available through ® the instrument cluster and steering TheftLock is designed to wheel controls. discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Before driving: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Become familiar with the The radio does not operate if it is operation, faceplate buttons, and stolen or moved to a different screen buttons. vehicle. . Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. . Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-3
Overview . Press and hold to save favorite stations. Infotainment System Overview . Press to select options. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. 3. r (Favorite Pages) . Press to scroll forward through the favorite pages. 4. O (Power/Volume) . Press to turn the audio on. . Press and hold to turn it off. . When on, press to mute the system. Press again to unmute. . Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA . Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD Card, and AUX. 6. RADIO 1. q (Favorite Pages) 2. Buttons 1–5 . Press to change the audio . . Press to scroll backward Press to select favorite source between AM, FM, through the favorite pages. stations. or SiriusXM, if equipped. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-4 Infotainment System
. For AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if 7. TONE 13. X (Eject) . equipped), press l to Press to open the Tone . Press to eject the CD. Settings menu. seek to the next strong station. 8. g or l (Seek) Home Page 9. { (Home Page) . Press g to seek to the Home Page Features . Press to go to the Home beginning of the current or Page from anywhere in the The infotainment system displays a previous track. If the track system. See “Home Page” Home Page that makes it easy to has been playing for less following. access all of the applications. Turn than five seconds, it seeks the MENU knob to highlight the previous track. If longer 10. q BACK application icons. Press the MENU than five seconds, the . Press to return to the knob to access the feature’s current track starts from the previous screen in options. beginning. a menu. Various functions are disabled when . Press g and hold to 11. CD Slot the vehicle is moving. quickly reverse through a 12. MENU AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen track. Release the button to icon to display the active source return to playing speed. . Press to access the menu page. The sources available are for the current audio ® . l AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), Press to seek the next source. track. CD, USB/iPod, AUX, and SD Card . Press to select the Reader. See AM-FM Radio on . Press l and hold to fast highlighted menu option. page 7-7, Satellite Radio on page 7-9, CD Player on page 7-11, forward through a track. . Turn to scroll through and Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17. Release the button to return a list. to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7-11. . Turn to manually select a station. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-5
PHONE: Select the PHONE screen display a list of languages. Select q Vehicle: See Vehicle icon to display the Phone main BACK to go back to the Personalization on page 5-38. page. See Bluetooth (Voice previous menu. Display: Press the MENU knob to Recognition) on page 7-21 or turn the display on or off. Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 Valet Mode: or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Type a four-digit code on the Return to Factory Settings: See Base Radio) on page 7-26. circular numeric keypad: “Return to Factory Settings” later in this section. NAV: Select the NAV screen icon 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight to display the last Turn-by-Turn a number. Radio Setup maneuver if a destination was 2. Press the MENU knob to select From the RADIO/BAND screen icon, downloaded. See Navigation on the following may be displayed: page 14-3. it. Do this for each one of the four digits. Select Enter to go to Manage Favorites: SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS the confirmation screen. screen icon to display the Settings . Turn the MENU knob and press 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. main page. See “Setting Radio to select a favorite. Select LOCK to lock the system. Preferences” following. . This will also lock out access to To delete a favorite, press Setting Radio Preferences the storage behind the radio, the button just below the if equipped. See Instrument DELETE screen button. Select the SETTINGS screen icon Panel Storage on page 4-1. . to display the Settings menu and To move a favorite, press the following may display: 4. Type the four-digit code to the MOVE screen button. Turn the MENU knob to unlock the system. Select Time: See Clock (Base Radio) on q select a new location, then page 5-5 or Clock (Uplevel Radio) BACK to go back to the press the DROP screen on page 5-6. previous menu. button to select the new Language (Language): This will Radio: See “Radio Setup” later in location. set the display language in the radio this section. and instrument cluster. Select to Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-6 Infotainment System
. Select q BACK to go back to the . Driver: Adjusts the audio to give Rear Camera (If Equipped) previous menu. the driver the best possible sound quality. From the Rear Camera screen Number of Favorites Shown: To button, the following may be set the number of favorites for . Rear: Adjusts the audio to give displayed: display, select Auto to automatically the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality. Rear Park Assist Symbols: This adjust the number of Favorites feature will display symbols where ® pages shown as Favorites are . Centerpoint : Turns on Bose objects are detected by the Rear added and removed. Another way to Centerpoint surround Parking Assist system. Select Park adjust is to select a number from 5– technology. Assist Symbols, then select Off 25 to show that selection of or On. favorites. Centerpoint creates a surround sound from nearly any audio See Assistance Systems for Parking Audible Touch Feedback: Select source: existing CD collection, or Backing on page 9-44. Audible Touch Feedback to turn satellite radio, and audio players. feedback off or on. Rear Cross Traffic Alert: This Maximum Startup Volume: This feature will display an alert icon Auto Volume (If Equipped): This feature sets the maximum startup when cross traffic is detected. feature adjusts the volume based on volume. If the vehicle is started and Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert, then vehicle speed. The options are Off, the volume is greater than this level, select Off or On. Low, Medium-Low, Medium, the volume is adjusted to this level. Medium-High, or High. Select the To set the maximum startup volume, Return to Factory Settings desired volume. Turn the MENU knob to increase or Select Return to Factory Settings DSP Modes (If Equipped): This decrease startup volume. and the following list may display: feature has four modes: Restore Vehicle Settings: This . Normal: Adjusts the audio to option will restore factory vehicle normal mode. This provides the personalization settings. Select best sound quality for all seating Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen positions. displays stating all vehicle Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-7
customization settings will be Software Updates Radio restored to the factory settings. Select Cancel or Continue. See the website for more information. AM-FM Radio Clear All Private Data: This option clears all private information from In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com Playing the Radio the vehicle. Select Clear All Private In Canada, see While on the audio main page, Data. Select Cancel or Continue. www.chevrolet.gm.ca press the RADIO or MEDIA button Restore Radio Settings: This repeatedly to display and scroll option will restore factory radio through the available sources: AM, settings. Select Restore Radio FM, and SiriusXM® (if equipped), Settings. A screen displays stating CD, USB, SD, and AUX. all personalized radio settings will The steering wheel controls can be restored back to the factory also be used to adjust the volume. settings. Select Cancel or Continue. See Steering Wheel Controls on English and Metric Unit page 5-3. Conversion AM, FM, SiriusXM (If Equipped) To change the display units between To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if English and metric units, see “Units” equipped): under “Settings” in Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. 1. Press {. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the AUDIO screen icon. 3. Press the MENU knob to select. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-8 Infotainment System
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight . Fade: Turn the MENU knob to EQ (Equalizer) Settings: either AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if highlight. Press the MENU knob If equipped with a Bose Sound equipped) and press MENU to to select. Turn the MENU knob System, the available choices are select. to the left for more sound from Manual and Talk. the front speakers and to the Press the RADIO faceplate button right for more sound from the DSP Modes: If equipped with a to display and change the radio rear speakers. The middle Bose Surround Sound System, it source. Press the MENU knob and position balances the sound will have the following four DSP the following radio settings may between the front and rear Modes: display: speakers. . Normal: Adjusts the audio to Tone Settings: . EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU normal mode. This provides the best sound quality for all seating . Bass, Midrange, and Treble: knob to highlight. Turn the Turn the MENU knob to MENU knob to scroll through the positions. highlight. Press the MENU knob options. Press the MENU knob . Driver: Adjusts the audio to give to select. Turn the MENU knob to select. Press q BACK button the driver the best possible to adjust. to go to the previous menu. sound quality. . Balance: Turn the MENU knob Station List: Select to display a list . Rear: Adjusts the audio to give to highlight. Press the MENU of AM or FM stations. Press the rear seat occupants the best knob to select. Turn the MENU q possible sound quality. BACK to go to the previous menu. knob left for more sound from ® . Centerpoint : Turns on Bose Auto Volume: If equipped, this the left speakers or right for Centerpoint® surround feature adjusts the volume based on more sound from the right technology. speakers. The middle position the vehicle speed. Select the level balances the sound between the between off, low, medium-low, Centerpoint creates a surround left and right speakers. medium, medium-high, and high. sound from nearly any audio Press q BACK to go to the source: existing CD collection, previous menu. satellite radio, and audio players. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-9
Options for SiriusXM Only Tuning a Station deleting a favorite. See “Manage XM View: XM view allows the Turn the MENU knob to manually Favorites” under Overview on channel list to be viewed by channel find a station. page 7-3. name, artist playing on channel, or song playing on channel. Select Storing Radio Station Presets Satellite Radio to display Channel List in XM views. Up to 25 preset stations from all SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Turn the MENU knob to highlight bands can be stored in the favorite Service and press the MENU knob to select. lists in any order. Up to five stations Press q BACK to go to the can be stored in each favorite page Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite previous menu. and the number of favorites can radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM be set. satellite radio subscription can Channel List: Select to display a receive SiriusXM programming. list of SiriusXM channels. Turn the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If MENU knob to highlight and press Equipped): While on the active SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United the MENU knob to select. Press source main page, such as AM, FM, q and SiriusXM (if equipped), press States and 10 Canadian provinces. BACK to go to the previous menu. and hold the corresponding key. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide Also see the radio settings common variety of programming and for all sources earlier in this section. Mixed-Audio Favorites commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. Finding a Station Favorites can be stored including radio stations. A service fee is required to receive Seeking a Station the SiriusXM service. See To display the favorites page, press www.siriusxmradio.com or call Press g or l to search for the q or r on the radio faceplate. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see previous or next strongest station, From the Settings menu, press the www.xmradio.ca or call or press and hold to quickly search MENU knob to select Manage 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). through stations. Favorites. The Manage Favorites feature has the option of moving or Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-10 Infotainment System
When SiriusXM is active, the FM out. In addition, traveling or standing channel name and number, under heavy foliage, bridges, FM signals only reach about 16 to category name, song title, and artist garages, or tunnels may cause loss 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the display on the screen. of the SiriusXM signal for a period radio has a built-in electronic circuit of time. Browsing SiriusXM Channels that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, Cell Phone Usage To browse the SiriusXM channels: especially around tall buildings or 1. Press the MENU knob. hills, causing the sound to fade in Cell phone usage, such as making and out. or receiving phone calls, charging, 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight or just having the phone on may XM Channel List. AM cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight The range for most AM stations is if this happens. the desired XM Channels. greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause Radio Reception station frequencies to interfere with Backglass Antenna Frequency interference and static each other. Static can also occur The AM-FM antenna is integrated can occur during normal radio when things like storms and power with the rear window defogger in the reception if items such as phone lines interfere with radio reception. rear window. Do not scratch the chargers, vehicle convenience When this happens, try reducing the inside surface or damage the lines accessories, and external electronic treble on the radio. in the glass. If the inside surface is devices are plugged into the SiriusXM Satellite Radio damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio accessory power outlet. If there is Service interference or static, unplug the reception, the antenna connector item from the accessory power If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite needs to be properly attached to the outlet. Radio Service provides digital radio post on the glass. reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-11
If attaching a cell phone antenna to Audio Players the glass, attach it between the grid Caution (Continued) lines. metallic tinting materials will not CD Player be covered by the vehicle { Caution The CD player can be used for CD warranty. and MP3 audio. Using a razor blade or sharp With the vehicle on, insert a disc object to clear the inside rear Multi-Band Antenna into the slot, label side up. Press the window can damage the rear The roof antenna is for OnStar®, MEDIA button to select CD as a window antenna and/or the rear ® source. window defogger. Repairs would SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and GPS not be covered by the vehicle (Global Positioning System). Keep The system is capable of playing: clear of obstructions for clear warranty. Do not clear the inside . Most audio CDs reception. If the vehicle has a rear window with sharp objects. sunroof, and it is open, reception . CD-R can also be affected. . CD-RW
. { Caution MP3 or unprotected WMA formats Do not apply aftermarket glass When playing any compatible tinting with metallic film. The recordable disc, the sound quality metallic film in some tinting can be reduced due to disc quality, materials will interfere with or the method of recording, the quality distort the incoming radio of the music that has been reception. Any damage caused to recorded, or the way the disc has the backglass antenna due to been handled. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-12 Infotainment System
There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, u (Seek Next/Fast Forward): difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc While on the CD main page: difficulty in loading and ejecting. ejects. If these problems occur, check the . Press to seek to the next track. Playing an Audio CD disc for damage or try a known . Press and hold to fast forward good disc. Press the MEDIA button on the through a track. Release the To avoid damage to the CD player: faceplate until CD is selected. button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. . Do not use scratched or On the CD main page, a track damaged discs. number displays at the beginning of j /r (Pause/Play): While on the CD each track. Song, Artist, and Album main page, press to pause. Press . Do not apply labels to discs. The information displays when available. again to resume. labels could get caught in the Z Z player. Use the following screen controls to (Shuffle): Press to play the play the disc: songs in random order. Press again . Insert only one disc at a time. t (Seek Previous/Fast Reverse): to turn off. . Keep the loading slot free of While on the CD main page: If a Blu-ray Disc® or DVD disc is foreign materials, liquids, and loaded into the CD player and the debris. . Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. CD screen button is selected, a disc . Use a marking pen to label the If the track has been playing for error occurs and the disc is ejected. top of the disc. less than five seconds, it seeks CD Menu to the previous track. If longer Loading and Ejecting Discs While on the CD main page, press than five seconds, the current the MENU knob to display the CD To load a disc: track starts from the beginning. menu and the following may display: 1. Turn the vehicle on. . Press and hold to fast reverse Browse: Select to display the files through a track. Release the 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label or songs on the CD. See Browse button to return to playing “ side up. The player pulls it in the CD Media” later in this section. rest of the way. If the disc is speed. Elapsed time displays. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-13
Tone Settings: Select to adjust Error Messages . There are load or eject errors. Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, If Disc Error displays and/or the disc If the CD is not playing correctly, for Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See comes out, it could be for one of the any other reason, try a known Tone Settings under AM-FM Radio “ ” following reasons: good CD. on page 7-7. . The disc has an invalid or If any error continues, contact your Auto Volume: If equipped, this unknown format. dealer. feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level . The disc is very hot. Try the disc Playing an MP3 CD between off, low, medium-low, again when the temperature To play an MP3 CD, follow the same medium, medium-high, and high. returns to normal. instructions as “Playing an Press q BACK to go to the . The road is very rough. Try the Audio CD.” previous menu. disc again when the road is The following guidelines must be EQ (Equalizer) Settings: smoother. met when creating an MP3 disc, If equipped, this feature adjusts the . The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, otherwise the CD might not play: DSP Modes. See EQ (Equalizer) “ or upside down. . Sampling rate: 16 kHz, Settings in AM-FM Radio on ” . The air is very humid. Try the 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, page 7-7. disc again later. 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. DSP Modes: If equipped, this . There was a problem while . Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, feature adjusts the DSP Modes. burning the disc. 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, . The label is caught in the CD on page 7-7. and 320 kbps. player. . Maximum number of folders: If Disc Player Error displays, it could eight folders with 255 files per be for one of the following reasons: folder. . The player temperature is . Maximum of 1,000 files on too high. a disc. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-14 Infotainment System
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. USB Port While the USB source is active, use Root Directory the icons on the screen to operate Playing from a USB USB function: The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly A USB mass storage device or . t (Seek Previous/Fast under the root directory are Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) Reverse) accessed prior to any root directory device can be connected to the . u folders. USB port. (Seek Next/Fast Forward) If equipped, the USB ports are in Empty Folders . j /r (Play/Pause) the center console and if equipped If a root directory or folder is empty with storage behind the radio, there . Z (Shuffle) or contains only folders, the player is a USB port inside. advances to the next folder in the For information on how to use the file structure that contains a USB MP3 Player and USB Drives screen icons, see “Playing an Audio CD previously in this section. compressed audio file. The empty . The USB MP3 players and USB ” folder(s) are not displayed or drives connected must comply USB Menu numbered. with the USB Mass Storage Press the MENU knob to display the Class specification (USB MSC). No Folder USB menu and the following may . Hard disk drives are not When the CD only contains display: supported. compressed audio files without any Browse: Select to display the files folders, all files are under the root To play a USB device: and folders on the USB device. folder. . Connect the USB. Tone Settings: Select to adjust . Press the MEDIA button on the Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, faceplate until the connected Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See device is shown. “Tone Settings” under “Playing an Audio CD.” Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-15
Auto Volume: If equipped, see There may be problems with The iPod battery recharges “Playing an Audio CD.” operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: following situations: When the vehicle is off while an iPod is connected using the iPod If equipped, this feature adjusts the . When connecting an iPod on USB cable, the iPod battery stops pre-defined EQ Modes. See “EQ which a more recent version of charging and the iPod automatically (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM the firmware is installed than is Radio on page 7-7. supported by the infotainment turns off. DSP Modes: If equipped, this system. If the iPod is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the feature adjusts the DSP Modes. . When connecting an iPod on vehicle by connecting to the See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio which firmware from other on page 7-7. providers is installed. auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. Playing from an iPod® To connect and control an iPod: iPod Menu This feature supports the following 1. Connect one end of the standard Press the MENU knob to display the iPod models: iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock connector. iPod Menu and the following may . iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and display: 4th generation) 2. Connect the other end to the USB port in the center console. Browse: Select to display the files . iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5 or songs on the iPod. See “Browse generation). 3. Press the MEDIA button to iPod Media” later in this section. select the source. . iPod classic® (6th generation) Tone Settings: Select to adjust iPod music information displays on . ® Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, iPod touch (1st and 2nd the radio’s display and begins generation) Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See playing through the vehicle’s audio “Tone Settings” under “Playing an system. Audio CD.” Auto Volume: If equipped, see “Playing an Audio CD.” Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
7-16 Infotainment System
EQ (Equalizer) Settings: Artists: Genres: If equipped, this feature adjusts the 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight pre-defined EQ Modes. See “EQ and press to view the artists and press to view the genres (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM stored on the iPod. stored on the iPod. Radio on page 7-7. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight DSP Modes: If equipped, this and press to select an artist and press to select a genre feature adjusts the DSP Modes. name to view a list of all albums name to view a list of artists of See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio by the artist. that genre. on page 7-7. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Browse iPod Media and press to select the album and press to select to view Use the following to browse: from the list. albums by that artist. Playlists: 4. To begin playback, select a song 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the album. and press to select an album to 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight view songs. and press to view the playlists Albums: stored on the iPod. 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the albums and press to select the song 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the list to begin playback. and press to select a playlist stored on the iPod. name to view a list of all songs 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Songs: in the playlist. and press to select an album 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight name to view a list of all songs and press to view a list of all and press to select the song on the album. songs stored on the iPod. from the list to begin playback. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song and press to select the song from the list to begin playback. from the list to begin playback. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-17
Playing from an iPhone® Auxiliary Jack Playing from the AUX Jack or iPad® The AUX jack is in the center An auxiliary device is played This feature supports iPhone 3G, console. See Center Console through the audio system and iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPad. Storage on page 4-2. controlled through the device itself. Follow the same instructions as Possible auxiliary audio sources AUX Menu stated earlier for using an iPod. include: Press the MENU knob to display the . Laptop computer AUX menu and the following may SD Card Reader display: . Audio music player If equipped, the SD card reader is in Tone Settings: Select to adjust the center console. See Center This jack is not an audio output. Do Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Console Storage on page 4-2. not plug headphones into the Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary 1. Plug the SD card into the reader. “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio devices should be set up while the on page 7-7. 2. Press the MEDIA button to vehicle is in P (Park). Auto Volume: If equipped, see select the SD device. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable “Playing an Audio CD.” If an SD card has already been from the auxiliary device to the connected, but a different source is auxiliary input jack. DSP: If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined settings. currently active, press the MEDIA If an auxiliary device has already screen button repeatedly to cycle See “DSP” in AM-FM Radio on been connected, but a different page 7-7. through all of the available audio source is currently active, press the source screens, until the SD card MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this screen is shown. to scroll through all of the available feature adjusts the pre-defined Playing Music from the SD Card audio source screens, until the AUX equalizer settings. See “EQ source screen is shown. (Equalizer)” in AM-FM Radio on An SD card is played the same way page 7-7. a USB device is played. See USB Port on page 7-14. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Navigation Press the button below the MUTE . Route Preview screen button to mute the . Repeat ® navigation directions. The previous OnStar System audio selection will play. The MUTE When the system is downloading a route, the only option available is An OnStar® subscriber has the screen button will change to Cancel Route. Once the route is ability to connect to the OnStar UNMUTE. Press the button below downloaded, the additional list items system (if equipped) and ask an UNMUTE to enable the navigation display. OnStar Advisor to download a directions again. destination into the vehicle. OnStar OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation My Destination will send address information and If My Destination is selected, a location coordinates of the Press the MENU knob to go to the Turn-by-Turn menu. special version of the Maneuver destination into the vehicle. View displays. The Destination To access from the Home Page, Address is shown in the Street turn the MENU knob to highlight the Name field and the total distance to OnStar icon. Press the MENU knob the destination is shown in the to access. Distance to Maneuver View. Press the button below the DONE screen button to return to the Maneuver View.
The following options are available: . Update Route: only shows if the vehicle is off the route . Cancel Route . My Destination Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Route Preview . Press the button below the PREV screen button to display Phone the previous maneuver information, including distance Bluetooth (Overview) between it and the previous Instructions for using the cell phone maneuver. may differ between infotainment While on the current maneuver, systems. For vehicles with an the PREV screen button is uplevel radio, see the infotainment hidden. If on the last maneuver, manual. the NEXT screen button is Bluetooth-capable systems can hidden. . If Route Preview is selected, a interact with many cell phones, special version of the Maneuver . Press the button below the allowing: View displays. DONE screen button to return to . Placement and receipt of calls in the Maneuver View. . Press the button below the a hands-free mode. NEXT screen button to display Repeat . Sharing of the cell phone’s the next maneuver information, Press the button below the REPEAT address book or contact list with including distance between it screen button to go back to the the vehicle. and the previous maneuver. Maneuver View. The audible To minimize driver distraction, maneuver prompt is repeated. before driving, and with the vehicle Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route parked: Press the button below the Cancel . Become familiar with the Route screen button on the features of the cell phone. Turn-by-Turn menu. A screen Organize the phone book and displays to confirm the cancellation. contact lists clearly and delete Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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duplicate or rarely used entries. Bluetooth Controls If possible, program speed dial Warning (Continued) Use the buttons on the instrument or other shortcuts. Taking your eyes off the road too panel, faceplate, and the steering . Review the controls and long or too often could cause a wheel to operate the Bluetooth operation of the infotainment crash resulting in injury or death. system. system. Focus your attention on driving. Steering Wheel Controls . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. g (Press to Talk): Press to answer The system may not work with Vehicles with a Bluetooth system all cell phones. See “Pairing” in incoming calls or start voice can use a Bluetooth-capable cell recognition. this section. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to . If the cell phone has voice make and receive phone calls. The c (End Call): Press to end a call, dialing capability, learn to use infotainment system and voice reject a call, or cancel an operation. that feature to access the recognition are used to control the Press to mute or unmute the address book or contact list. See system. The system can be used infotainment system. “Voice Pass-Thru” in this while in ON/RUN or ACC/ Infotainment System Controls section. ACCESSORY. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m For information about how to . See “Storing and Deleting Phone navigate the menu system using the Numbers in this section. (30 ft). Not all phones support all ” functions and not all phones work infotainment controls, see Overview with the Bluetooth system. See on page 7-3. { Warning www.gm.com/bluetooth for more MENU: Turn to scroll through a list. information about compatible When using a cell phone, it can Press to select the highlighted list phones. option. be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the { (Home Page): Press to go to the phone or the infotainment system. Home Page. See Home Page on page 7-4. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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PHONE: From the Home Page, Audio System Bluetooth (Voice select to enter the phone main When using the Bluetooth system, menu. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) sound comes through the vehicle's Recognition) on page 7-21 or front audio system speakers and Using Voice Recognition Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 overrides the audio system. Use the or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - To use voice recognition, press O knob during a call to change the g Base Radio) on page 7-26. on the steering wheel. Use the volume level. The system maintains commands below for the various a minimum volume level. Voice Recognition voice features. For additional The voice recognition system uses Bluetooth Audio Quality information, say “Help” while you commands to control the system are in a voice recognition menu. Turn off the Echo and Noise and dial phone numbers. cancellation feature on your phone, Pairing Noise: The system may not if supported, for the best hands-free recognize voice commands if there performance. Pairing a Phone is too much background noise, such See www.gm.com/bluetooth. 1. Press g. The system responds as noise from open windows or loud “Ready,” followed by a tone. talking inside the vehicle. Other Information 2. Say “Bluetooth.” When to Speak: A tone sounds to The Bluetooth® word mark and indicate that the system is ready for logos are owned by the Bluetooth® 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds a voice command. Wait for the tone SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks with instructions and a four-digit and then speak. by General Motors is under license. Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Other trademarks and trade names calm and natural voice. are those of their respective owners. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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5. Locate the device named “Your 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 1. Press g. The system responds Vehicle in the list on the cell ” 3. Say “List.” “Ready,” followed by a tone. phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say “Bluetooth.” PIN provided in Step 3. After the If the phone name to delete is 3. Say “Change phone.” PIN is successfully entered, the unknown, see “Listing All Paired . system prompts you to provide a If another cell phone is and Connected Phones.” name for the paired cell phone. found, the response will be
Infotainment System 7-23
Digit Store: This command allows To hear all of the digits recognized Using the “Delete All Name Tags” a phone number to be stored as a by the system, say “Verify” at Command name tag by entering the digits one any time. This command deletes all stored at a time. 1. Press g. The system responds name tags in the Hands-Free Delete: This command is used to “Ready,” followed by a tone. Calling Directory and the delete individual name tags. Destinations Directory. 2. Say “Digit Store.” Delete All Name Tags: This To delete all name tags: command deletes all stored name 3. Say each digit, one at a time. tags in the Hands-Free Calling After each digit is entered, the 1. Press g. The system responds Directory and the Destinations system repeats back the digit it “Ready,” followed by a tone. heard followed by a tone. After Directory. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” the last digit has been entered, Using the “Store” Command say “Store,” and then follow the Listing Stored Numbers directions given by the system to 1. Press . The system responds The list command will list all the g save a name tag for this number. “Ready,” followed by a tone. stored numbers and name tags. Using the “Delete” Command 2. Say “Store.” Using the “List” Command 1. Press . The system responds 3. Say the entire phone number or g 1. Press g. The system responds a group of digits all at once with “Ready,” followed by a tone. “Ready,” followed by a tone. no pauses, then follow the 2. Say “Delete.” directions given by the system to 2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say the name tag you want to save a name tag for this number. 3. Say Hands-Free Calling. delete. “ ” Using the “Digit Store” Command 4. Say “List.” If an unwanted number is Making a Call recognized by the system, say “Correction” at any time to clear the Calls can be made using the last number. following commands. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Dial or Call: The dial or call 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 1. Press g. The system responds command can be used 3. Say “911.” “Ready,” followed by a tone. interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 2. Say “Digit Dial.” Digit Dial: This command allows a Calling 066 Emergency (Mexico) 3. Say each digit, one at a time. phone number to be dialed by After each digit is entered, the entering the digits one at a time. 1. Press g. The system responds system repeats back the digit it “Ready,” followed by a tone. heard followed by a tone. After Re-dial: This command is used to the last digit has been entered, 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” dial the last number used on the cell say “Dial.” phone. 3. Say “066.” Once connected, the person called Using the “Dial” or “Call” 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” will be heard through the audio Command speakers. Using the “Digit Dial” Command 1. Press g. The system responds The digit dial command allows a Using the “Re-dial” Command “Ready,” followed by a tone. phone number to be dialed by 1. Press g. The system responds entering the digits one at a time. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” Ready, followed by a tone. After each digit is entered, the “ ” 3. Say the entire number without system repeats back the digit it 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The pausing or say the name tag. heard followed by a tone. system dials the last number called from the connected cell Once connected, the person called If an unwanted number is phone. will be heard through the audio recognized by the system, say speakers. “Correction” at any time to clear the Once connected, the person called Calling 911 Emergency (U.S. and last number. will be heard through the audio speakers. Canada) To hear all of the numbers 1. Press g. The system responds recognized by the system, say Verify at any time. “Ready,” followed by a tone. “ ” Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be ignition is turned to ON/RUN. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and tone is heard in the vehicle. enabled by the wireless service To Transfer Audio from the carrier. Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone . Press g to answer the call. 1. While on a call, press g. During a call with the audio in the . Press i to ignore a call. vehicle: 2. Say “Three-way call.” Call Waiting 1. Press . 3. Use the “Dial” or “Call” command g Call waiting must be supported on to dial the number of the third 2. Say “Transfer Call.” the cell phone and enabled by the party to be called. wireless service carrier. To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 4. Once the call is connected, System from a Cell Phone . Press g to answer an incoming press g to link all callers During a call with the audio on the call when another call is active. together. cell phone, press . The audio The original call is placed g on hold. Ending a Call transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use . Press g again to return to the Press i to end a call. the audio transfer feature on the cell original call. Transferring a Call phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more . To ignore the incoming call, no Audio can be transferred between information. action is required. the Bluetooth system and the cell . Press i to disconnect the phone. current call and switch to the call The cell phone must be paired and on hold. connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Voice Pass-Thru menu-driven phone system. Bluetooth (Infotainment Account numbers can also be Voice pass-thru allows access to the stored for use. Controls - Base Radio) voice recognition commands on the For information about how to cell phone. See your cell phone Sending a Number or Name Tag navigate the menu system using the manufacturer's user guide to see if During a Call infotainment controls, see Overview the cell phone supports this feature. 1. Press g. The system responds on page 7-3. To access contacts stored in the cell “Ready,” followed by a tone. phone: Switching to Handset or 2. Say “Dial.” Hands-Free Mode 1. Press g. The system responds 3. Say the number or name tag To switch between handset mode “Ready,” followed by a tone. to send. and hands-free mode, use the 2. Say “Bluetooth.” Clearing the System OnStar command, “transfer call.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system Pairing responds “OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of
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Pairing Information Pairing a Phone or Device 5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle in the list on the cell . Up to five cell phones can be 1. From the Home Page, turn the ” paired to the Bluetooth system. MENU knob to access the phone. Follow the instructions PHONE screen button, then on the cell phone to enter the . The pairing process is disabled PIN provided in Step 3. when the vehicle is moving. press the MENU knob to select the PHONE screen button. If a After the PIN is successfully . Pairing only needs to be device has been previously entered, the system confirms the completed once per phone, paired, the main Phone menu pairing process is complete. unless the pairing information on will be shown. If no devices the cell phone changes or the 6. If the phone prompts to accept have been paired, Step 2 can be connection or allow phone book cell phone is deleted from the skipped. system. download, select Always Accept 2. Turn the MENU knob and press and Allow. The phone book may . Only one paired cell phone can to select Manage Phones. not be available if not accepted. be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. 3. Press the button just below the 7. Repeat steps 1–6 to pair PAIR screen button. A four-digit additional phones or devices. . If multiple paired cell phones are Personal Identification Number within range of the system, the (PIN) appears on the display. Listing All Paired and Connected system connects to the first The PIN is used in Step 5. Phones available paired cell phone in the 1. To list all paired devices, from order that they were newly 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the the Home Page turn the MENU paired to the system. To connect knob, then press to select the to a different paired phone, see vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for PHONE screen button. “Connecting to a Different information on this process. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Phone” later in this section. to select Manage Phones. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Press the button just below the Making a Call Using Contacts 1. From the Home Page, turn the CONNECT screen button to and Recent Calls MENU knob, then press to connect to the highlighted device. For cell phones that support the select the PHONE screen Contacts and Recent Calls feature, button. Phone Menu the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Once a phone is connected and to make calls. See your cell phone to select Manage Phones. selected, the following may display: manufacturer’s user guide or 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls: Turn the MENU contact your wireless provider to the phone to be deleted. knob to highlight Recent Calls and find out if this feature is supported 4. Press the button below the press to select. by your phone. DELETE screen button to delete Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to If the phone prompts to allow phone the highlighted device. highlight Contacts and press to book download during the pairing 5. A confirmation screen is select. process, select Always Accept and displayed. Press the button just Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to Allow. The phone book may not be below the DELETE screen highlight Keypad and press to available if not accepted. button to confirm deletion. select. When a cell phone supports the Connecting to a Different Phone Active Call: Turn the MENU knob phone book feature, the Contacts to highlight Active Call and press to and Recent Calls menus are 1. From the Home Page, turn the automatically available. MENU knob, then press to select and display the active call select the PHONE screen screen. The Contacts menu allows you to button. Manage Phones: Turn the MENU access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press knob to highlight Manage Phones to select Manage Phones. and press to select. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be connected. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The Recent Calls menu allows you To make a call using the Recent 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to access the phone numbers from Calls menu: to select Keypad. the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 1. From the Home Page, turn the 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and Missed Calls menus on the cell MENU knob, then press to the first digit and press to select. phone to make a call. select the PHONE screen Continue this process through To make a call using the button. the number. To call, press the Contacts menu: 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight button just below the CALL 1. From the Home Page, turn the Recent Calls and press to screen button. MENU knob, then press to select. Accepting or Declining a Call select the PHONE screen If necessary, select between button. When an incoming call is received, Missed, Recent, and Sent calls the infotainment system mutes and 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight by pressing the button below the a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Contacts and press to select. appropriate screen button. Accepting a Call 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the letter group and press to the contact or the phone To accept a call, do one of the select. number. following: 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 4. Press the MENU knob to call the . Press the button just below the the contact and press to select. contact. ANSWER screen button. 5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Making a Call Using the . Press g on the steering wheel the desired number, then press Keypad controls. the MENU knob to call the contact. To make a call: 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Declining a Call Declining a Call Waiting Call 1. When a call is active, press the To decline a call, do one of the To decline a call waiting call, do one button just below the KEYPAD following: of the following: screen button. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight . Press the button just below the . Press the button just below the IGNORE screen button. IGNORE screen button. the first digit and press to select. If not initially in the phone . Press i on the steering wheel . Press i on the steering wheel application, from the Home Page, controls. controls. turn the MENU knob, then press to . Do nothing. . Do nothing. select the PHONE screen button. From the PHONE main menu, turn Call Waiting Ending a Call the MENU knob to highlight Active Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the Call and press to select. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: the wireless service carrier to work. . Press the button just below the Accepting a Call Waiting Call END screen button. To accept a call waiting call, do one . Press i on the steering wheel of the following: controls. . Press the button just below the Dual Tone Multi-Frequency SWITCH screen button. (DTMF) Tones . Press g on the steering wheel The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can controls. send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Infotainment System 7-31
Trademarks and Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are License Agreements indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is FCC Information available for SiriusXM Satellite See Radio Frequency Statement on Radio receivers by notifying page 13-12. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, SiriusXM: taxes, one time activation fee, and . USA Customers — Visit other fees may apply. Subscription www.siriusxm.com or call fee is consumer only. All fees and 1-866-635-2349. programming subject to change. . Canadian Customers Visit Subscriptions subject to Customer — www.xmradio.ca or call Agreement available at 1-877-209-0079. www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® It is prohibited to copy, decompile, “Made for iPod” and “Made for service only available in the disassemble, reverse engineer, iPhone” mean that an electronic 48 contiguous United States and accessory has been designed to Canada. hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or connect specifically to iPod or In Canada: Some deterioration of software incorporated in receivers iPhone and has been certified by service may occur in extreme compatible with the SiriusXM® the developer to meet Apple northern latitudes. This is beyond Satellite Radio System or that performance standards. the control of SiriusXM® Satellite support the SiriusXM website, the Radio. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Online Service or any of its content. Apple Computer, Inc., registered in Furthermore, the AMBER voice the U.S. and other countries. compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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patent rights, copyrights, and trade Bluetooth secrets of Digital Voice The Bluetooth word mark and logos Systems, Inc. are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, General Requirements: Inc. and andy use of such marks by 1. A License Agreement from General Motors is under license. SiriusXM is required for any Other trademarks and trade names product that incorporates are those of their respective owners. SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM service Area. 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...... 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-7 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-8
1. Fan Control Fan Control: Turn the knob 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. 3. Air Delivery Modes Temperature Control: Turn the 4. Defrost knob clockwise or counterclockwise 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) to increase or decrease the temperature setting. 6. Recirculation 7. Rear Window Defogger Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
8-2 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Modes: Press Y, \, A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to If equipped with heated outside [ , or - to change the direction of turn the air conditioning on or off. rearview mirrors, they turn on with the airflow. An indicator light comes If the fan is turned off, the air the rear window defogger and help on in the selected mode button. conditioner will not run and the to clear fog or frost from the surface indicator light may turn off. of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on Y (Vent): Air is directed to the page 2-20. instrument panel outlets. L (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light \ (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the comes on. Air is recirculated to { Caution instrument panel outlets and the quickly cool the inside of the vehicle floor outlets. or reduce the outside air and odors Using a razor blade or sharp [ (Floor): Air is directed to the that may enter. object on the inside rear window floor outlets. can damage the antenna or Rear Window Defogger defogger. Repairs would not be (Defog): Air is directed to the - (Rear Window Defogger): covered by the vehicle warranty. windshield and floor outlets to clear K Press to turn the rear window Do not stick anything to the rear the windows of fog or moisture. defogger on or off. window. (Defrost): Press to clear the 0 The rear window defogger turns off windshield of fog or frost more automatically after about quickly. Air is directed to the 10 minutes. If turned on again, it windshield and side window outlets. runs for about five minutes before For best results, clear all snow and turning off. At higher speeds, the ice from the windshield before rear window defogger may stay on defrosting. continuously. The upper region of gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Climate Controls 8-3
Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on Stop/ Start Operation and Fuel Economy The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input. Certain climate control settings can lead to higher fuel usage and/or fewer auto stops. The following are climate control settings that use more fuel: . Comfort air conditioning mode. . Defrost mode. . Extreme temperature settings, such as 15°C (60°F) or 32°C (90°F). 1. Driver and Passenger 7. Air Delivery Modes . Temperature Controls High fan speed settings. 8. O (Fan On/Off) 2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/Eco To help reduce fuel usage: Air Conditioning (Stop/ 9. Rear Window Defogger . Use the full automatic control as Start Only) 10. SYNC described under “Automatic 3. Fan Control Operation.” . 4. Defrost Use eco air conditioning, instead of the comfort air conditioning. 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Recirculation Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
8-4 Climate Controls
. Select a temperature setting that 2. Set the temperature. Allow the on. When the passenger settings is higher in hot weather and system time to stabilize. Then are adjusted, the SYNC indicator lower in cold weather. adjust the temperature as light is off. . Turn off the air conditioning needed for best comfort. O (Fan On/Off): Press the knob to when it is not needed. To improve fuel efficiency and to turn the fan on or off. . Only use defrost when needed cool the vehicle faster, recirculation Fan Control: Turn the knob to clear the windows. may be automatically selected in clockwise or counterclockwise to warm weather. Automatic Operation increase or decrease the fan speed. The recirculation light will not come Press AUTO to return to automatic The system automatically controls on when automatically controlled. the fan speed, air delivery, air operation. Press h to manually select conditioning, and recirculation in Air Delivery Modes: Press Y, \, order to heat or cool the vehicle to recirculation; press it again to select outside air. [ , or - to change the direction of the desired temperature. the airflow. An indicator light comes When the indicator light is on, the Manual Operation on in the selected mode button. system is in full automatic operation. Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the If the air delivery mode or fan Temperature Control: The automatic operation and the system setting is manually adjusted, the temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press auto indicator turns off and displays separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic will show the selected settings. passenger. operation. To place the system in Turn the knob clockwise or Y (Vent): Air is directed to the automatic mode: counterclockwise to increase or instrument panel outlets. 1. Press AUTO. decrease the driver or passenger temperature setting. \ (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and the SYNC: Press to link all climate floor outlets. zone settings to the driver settings. The SYNC indicator light will turn Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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[ (Floor): Air is directed to the A/C (Comfort/Eco Air weather conditions, auto stops may floor outlets. Conditioning) (For Stop/Start occur more frequently and the Vehicles): Press to cycle between vehicle interior may be warmer as - (Defog): Air is directed to the the off, eco, and comfort air compared to the comfort air windshield and floor outlets to clear conditioning modes. The indicator conditioning setting. This setting the windows of fog or moisture. will be lit in comfort and eco modes allows higher humidity inside the 0 (Defrost): Press to clear the and turns off when there is no A/C vehicle and window fogging before windshield of fog or frost more function. If the fan is turned off, the the engine restarts. quickly. Air is directed to the air conditioner will not run and the windshield and side window outlets. indicator light may turn off. Pressing the 0 button during an auto stop may restart the engine to For best results, clear all snow and For comfort a/c, press A/C. The prevent window fogging. To reach ice from the windshield before indicator will turn amber. comfort levels quickly during an defrosting. Pressing this button again cancels auto stop, the engine will restart if A/C (Air Conditioning) (For automatic air conditioning and turns the air conditioner is off and AUTO Non-Stop/Start Vehicles): Press off the air conditioner. Press AUTO or A/C is selected. to turn the air conditioning on or off. to return to automatic operation and If temperature controls are adjusted If the fan is turned off, the air the air conditioner runs cooler by more than 1°C (1°F) conditioner will not run and the automatically as needed. When the during an auto stop, the engine will indicator light may turn off. indicator light is on, the air restart to ensure that comfort is conditioner runs automatically to Press AUTO to return to automatic reached. cool the air inside the vehicle or to operation and the air conditioner dry the air as needed to defog the L (Recirculation): Press to turn runs as needed. When the indicator windshield faster. on recirculation. An indicator light light is on, the air conditioner runs comes on. Air is recirculated to automatically to cool the air inside For eco a/c, press A/C again. The quickly cool the inside of the vehicle the vehicle or to dry the air as indicator will turn green. This setting or prevent outside air and odors needed to defog the windshield balances fuel economy and air from entering. faster. conditioning comfort. In warm Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Auto Defog: The climate control The upper region of gridlines on the previous settings to heat or cool the system may have a sensor to rear window are antenna lines and inside of the vehicle. The rear defog automatically detect high humidity are not intended to heat when the may come on during remote start inside the vehicle. When high defogger is activated. based on cold ambient conditions. humidity is detected, the climate If equipped with heated outside The rear defog indicator light may control system may adjust to rearview mirrors, they turn on with not come on during a remote start. outside air supply and turn on the the rear window defogger and help The front heated seats may turn on air conditioner. The fan speed may to clear fog or frost from the surface if it is cold outside. The heated seat slightly increase to help prevent of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on indicator lights may not come on fogging. If the climate control page 2-20. during a remote start. See Remote system does not detect possible Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and window fogging, it returns to normal Heated and Ventilated Seats on operation. To turn Auto Defog off or { Caution page 1-10 (if equipped). on, see Climate and Air Quality “ ” Using a razor blade or sharp under Vehicle Personalization on Sensors page 5-38. object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or Rear Window Defogger defogger. Repairs would not be K (Rear Window Defogger): covered by the vehicle warranty. Press to turn the rear window Do not stick anything to the rear defogger on or off. window. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about Remote Start Climate Control 10 minutes. If turned on again, it Operation (If Equipped): runs for about five minutes before If equipped with remote start, the turning off. At higher speeds, the climate control system may run rear window defogger may stay on when the vehicle is started remotely. continuously. The system uses the driver’s Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The solar sensor on top of the Air Vents Side Air Vents instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat. Center Air Vents The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.
Move the thumbwheels (1) up or down to open or close off the Move the thumbwheels (1) left or airflow. right to open or close off the airflow. Use the slider knobs (2) to change Use the slider knobs (2) on the air the direction of the airflow. vents to change the direction of the Operation Tips airflow. . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Keep the paths under all seats clear of objects to help circulate Maintenance the air inside the vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment . Use of non-GM approved hood Air Filter deflectors can adversely affect The passenger compartment air the performance of the system. filter reduces most of the pollen and . Do not attach any devices to the dust from the air that may enter the air vent louvers. This restricts vehicle. The filter will need to be airflow and may cause damage replaced periodically. See to the air vents. Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended. Water or other debris could enter the system and result in leaks or noises. Always install a new filter when removing the old filter. For more information on filter replacement, see your dealer. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Engine Heater ...... 9-20 Cruise Control Driving and Retained Accessory Cruise Control ...... 9-33 Operating Power (RAP) ...... 9-22 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-35 Shifting Into Park ...... 9-22 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-23 Driver Assistance Systems Driving Information Parking over Things Driver Assistance That Burn ...... 9-24 Systems ...... 9-43 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Assistance Systems for Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust Parking or Backing ...... 9-44 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 Assistance Systems for Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Running the Vehicle While Driving ...... 9-46 Braking ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-24 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering ...... 9-4 System ...... 9-46 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission Active Emergency Braking Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-25 System ...... 9-48 Track Events and Competitive Manual Mode ...... 9-27 Side Blind Zone Driving ...... 9-5 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-50 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Brakes Antilock Brake Lane Departure Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-52 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 System (ABS) ...... 9-28 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 Parking Brake ...... 9-29 Fuel Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Brake Assist ...... 9-30 Fuel ...... 9-53 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-30 Starting and Operating California Fuel Requirements ...... 9-54 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-55 Ignition Positions (Keyless Fuel Additives ...... 9-55 Access) ...... 9-14 Stability Control ...... 9-31 Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...... 9-16 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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E85 or FlexFuel ...... 9-55 Driving Information . Designate a front seat Filling the Tank ...... 9-56 passenger to handle potential distractions. Filling a Portable Fuel Distracted Driving Container ...... 9-57 . Become familiar with vehicle Towing Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as and can take your focus from the General Towing programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good Information ...... 9-58 stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other Driving Characteristics and control and seat settings. Towing Tips ...... 9-58 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Trailer Towing (Bi-Fuel) ...... 9-61 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Trailer Towing (All except governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become Bi-Fuel) ...... 9-61 . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Towing Equipment ...... 9-62 to retrieve items that have fallen your area. to the floor. Conversions and Add-Ons To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend Add-On Electrical keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. Equipment ...... 9-63 on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle { Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. Braking Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global Refer to the Infotainment section for time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. more information on using that push the brake pedal is perception system, including pairing and using time. Actually doing it is a cell phone. { Warning reaction time. Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In Defensive driving means “always perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at expect the unexpected.” The first judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m step in driving defensively is to wear a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on can have a serious — or even page 3-13. fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind . Assume that other road users drinking. include: (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between other drivers) are going to be a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front careless and make mistakes. Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is . There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held against that position for an steering around a problem may brakes. Doing so could make the extended period of time, power be more effective than braking. pedal harder to push down. If the steering assist may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the engine stops, there will be some If the steering assist is used for an steering wheel allows you to turn power brake assist but it will be extended period of time, power 180 degrees without removing used when the brake is applied. assist may be reduced. Once the power assist is used up, it a hand. Normal use of the power steering can take longer to stop and the . The Antilock Brake System assist should return when the brake pedal will be harder to push. (ABS) allows steering while system cools down. braking. Steering See specific vehicle steering messages under Service Vehicle Off-Road Recovery Electric Power Steering Messages on page 5-35. See your The vehicle has electric power dealer if there is a problem. steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance Curve Tips is not required. . Take curves at a reasonable If power steering assist is lost due speed. to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Reduce speed before entering a can be steered, but may require curve. increased effort. . Maintain a reasonable steady See your dealer if there is a speed through the curve. problem. . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Steering or Cornering Skid — material on the road. Learn to off the edge of a road onto the too much speed or steering in a recognize warning clues — such shoulder while driving. Follow curve causes tires to slip and as enough water, ice, or packed these tips: lose cornering force. snow on the road to make a 1. Ease off the accelerator and . Acceleration Skid — too much mirrored surface — and slow then, if there is nothing in the throttle causes the driving down when you have any doubt. way, steer the vehicle so that it wheels to spin. . Try to avoid sudden steering, straddles the edge of the Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, pavement. by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed 2. Turn the steering wheel about existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear. Any one-eighth of a turn, until the overdriving those conditions. But sudden changes could cause right front tire contacts the skids are always possible. the tires to slide. pavement edge. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help 3. Turn the steering wheel to go these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. straight down the roadway. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Track Events and Loss of Control way you want the vehicle to go. Competitive Driving The vehicle may straighten out. Skidding Racing, track testing, or competitive Be ready for a second skid if it driving may affect the vehicle There are three types of skids that occurs. warranty. See the warranty manual correspond to the vehicle's three . Slow down and adjust your before using the vehicle for racing control systems: driving according to weather or other competitive driving. . Braking Skid — wheels are not conditions. Stopping distance rolling. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Caution { Caution { Warning
If the vehicle is used for track During a first time track or racing Wet brakes can cause crashes. events and competitive driving, event, high rear axle They might not work as well in a the engine may use more oil than temperatures can occur. Damage quick stop and could cause it would with normal use. Low oil could be caused to the rear axle pulling to one side. You could levels can damage the engine. and would not be covered by the lose control of the vehicle. Check the oil level often and vehicle warranty. Do not drive as After driving through a large maintain the proper level. See long or as fast the first time the puddle of water or a car/vehicle Engine Oil on page 10-8. vehicle is driven on the track or wash, lightly apply the brake raced. pedal until the brakes work For the 2.5L L4 Engine Only: Add normally. and keep the oil level at 1 L (1 qt) Driving on Wet Roads Flowing or rushing water creates above the high mark when driving under these conditions. For Rain and wet roads can reduce strong forces. Driving through information on how to check and vehicle traction and affect your flowing water could cause the add oil, see Engine Oil on ability to stop and accelerate. vehicle to be carried away. If this page 10-8 Always drive slower in these types happens, you and other vehicle of driving conditions and avoid occupants could drown. Do not For the 3.6L Engine Only: Add and driving through large puddles and ignore police warnings and be keep the oil level at 0.5 L (0.5 qt) deep‐standing or flowing water. very cautious about trying to drive above the high mark when driving through flowing water. under these conditions. For information on how to check and add oil, see Engine Oil on page 10-8. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
Hydroplaning . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) tires so they actually ride on the Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is water. This can happen if the road is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause wet enough and you are going fast on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and enough. When the vehicle is driving in these conditions include: loss of steering. Always have the hydroplaning, it has little or no . Keep the vehicle serviced and in engine running and the vehicle contact with the road. good shape. in gear. There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, hydroplaning. The best advice is to tires, cooling system, and . Stay in your own lane. Do not slow down when the road is wet. transmission. swing wide or cut across the Other Rainy Weather Tips . Shift to a lower gear when going center of the road. Drive at down steep or long hills. speeds that let you stay in your Besides slowing down, other wet own lane. weather driving tips include: { Warning . Be alert on top of hills; . Allow extra following distance. something could be in your lane . Pass with caution. Using the brakes to slow the (stalled car, accident). vehicle on a long downhill slope . Keep windshield wiping . Pay attention to special road equipment in good shape. can cause brake overheating, can signs (falling rocks area, winding reduce brake performance, and roads, long grades, passing or . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. no-passing zones) and take reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower appropriate action. . Have good tires with proper gear to let the engine assist the tread depth. See Tires on brakes on a steep downhill slope. page 10-38. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when . Tie a red cloth to an outside on dry pavement. See Antilock mirror. Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-28. Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on { Warning or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for Snow can trap engine exhaust road, creating less traction or grip. slippery spots. Icy patches can under the vehicle. This may Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° occur on otherwise clear roads in cause exhaust gases to get F) when freezing rain begins to fall, shaded areas. The surface of a resulting in even less traction. Avoid curve or an overpass can remain icy inside. Engine exhaust contains driving on wet ice or in freezing rain when the surrounding roads are carbon monoxide (CO) which until roads can be treated with salt clear. Avoid sudden steering cannot be seen or smelled. It can or sand. maneuvers and braking while cause unconsciousness and even death. Drive with caution, whatever the on ice. condition. Accelerate gently so Turn off cruise control on slippery If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: traction is not lost. Accelerating too surfaces. . Clear away snow from around quickly causes the wheels to spin Blizzard Conditions the base of your vehicle, and makes the surface under the especially any that is blocking tires slick, so there is even less Being stuck in snow can be a the exhaust pipe. traction. serious situation. Stay with the . Check again from time to Traction Control should be turned vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside time to be sure snow does on. See Traction Control/Electronic not collect there. Stability Control on page 9-31. Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. . Open a window about 5 cm The Antilock Brake System (ABS) To get help and keep everyone in (2 in) on the side of the improves vehicle stability during the vehicle safe: vehicle that is away from the hard stops on slippery roads, but . Turn on the hazard warning wind to bring in fresh air. flashers. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run Warning (Continued) the engine, push the accelerator . Fully open the air outlets on pedal slightly so the engine runs vehicle can overheat, causing an or under the instrument faster than the idle speed. This engine compartment fire or other panel. keeps the battery charged to restart damage. Spin the wheels as little . Adjust the climate control the vehicle and to signal for help as possible and avoid going system to a setting that with the headlamps. Do this as little above 56 km/h (35 mph). circulates the air inside the as possible to save fuel. vehicle and set the fan speed Rocking the Vehicle to Get to the highest setting. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck it Out “Climate Control Systems”. Slowly and cautiously spin the Turn the steering wheel left and For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when right to clear the area around the carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. front wheels. Turn off any traction Exhaust on page 9-24. If stuck too severely for the traction system. Shift back and forth system to free the vehicle, turn the between R (Reverse) and a low To save fuel, run the engine for only traction system off and use the forward gear, spinning the wheels short periods as needed to warm rocking method. See Traction as little as possible. To prevent the vehicle and then shut the engine Control/Electronic Stability Control transmission wear, wait until the off and close the window most of on page 9-31. wheels stop spinning before shifting the way to save heat. Repeat this gears. Release the accelerator until help arrives but only when you { Warning pedal while shifting, and press feel really uncomfortable from the lightly on the accelerator pedal cold. Moving about to keep warm If the vehicle's tires spin at high when the transmission is in gear. also helps. speed, they can explode, and you Slowly spinning the wheels in the or others could be injured. The forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could (Continued) free the vehicle. If that does not get Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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the vehicle out after a few tries, it Tire and Loading Information might need to be towed out. If the Warning (Continued) Label vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on (GVWR), or either the page 10-70. maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Load Limits This can cause systems to break and change the way the It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can cause loss of control and a carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle. includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on the vehicle show Label Example how much weight it may 1. Number of Occupant Seating properly carry, the Tire and Positions Loading Information label and 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity the Certification label. Weight 3. Size of the Original { Warning Equipment Tires 4. Recommended Cold Tire Do not load the vehicle any Inflation Pressure heavier than the Gross A vehicle-specific Tire and Vehicle Weight Rating Loading Information label is (Continued) attached to the vehicle's center Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and “Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Loading Information label shows Load Limit– 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) the number of occupant seating 1. Locate the statement "The = 650 lbs.) positions (1), and the maximum combined weight of 5. Determine the combined vehicle capacity weight (2) in occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo kilograms and pounds. never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. The Tire and Loading XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s That weight may not safely Information label also shows the placard. exceed the available cargo tire size of the original 2. Determine the combined and luggage load capacity equipment tires (3) and the weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4. recommended cold tire inflation passengers that will be riding 6. If your vehicle will be towing pressures (4). For more in your vehicle. a trailer, load from your trailer information on tires and inflation 3. Subtract the combined will be transferred to your see Tires on page 10-38 and vehicle. Consult this manual Tire Pressure on page 10-45. weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or to determine how this There is also important loading XXX lbs. reduces the available cargo information on the Certification and luggage load capacity of label. It tells you the Gross 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle.” Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. See Trailer Towing (Bi-Fuel) on and the Gross Axle Weight page 9-61 or Trailer Towing (All Rating (GAWR) for the front and For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and except Bi-Fuel) on page 9-61 for rear axle. See “Certification important information on towing Label” later in this section. there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, a trailer, towing safety rules, and the amount of available cargo trailering tips. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (700 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or else — they will go as fast as the rear axle. vehicle goes. If you have to stop Certification Label And, if there is a heavy load, it or turn quickly, or if there is a should be spread out. See crash, they will keep going. “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this { Warning section. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a { Warning sudden stop or turn, or in a Do not load the vehicle any crash. heavier than the Gross . Put things in the cargo Vehicle Weight Rating area of the vehicle. In the (GVWR), or either the cargo area, put them as Label Example maximum front or rear Gross far forward as possible. A vehicle-specific Certification Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Try to spread the weight label is attached to the vehicle's This can cause systems to evenly. center pillar (B-pillar). The label break and change the way the (Continued) tells the gross weight capacity of vehicle handles. This could the vehicle, called the Gross cause loss of control and a Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). crash. Overloading can also The GVWR includes the weight shorten the life of the vehicle. of the vehicle, all occupants, Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
9-14 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued) Starting and Caution (Continued) Operating . Never stack heavier breaking-in guideline every things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In time you get new brake inside the vehicle so that linings. some of them are above { Caution Following break-in, engine speed the tops of the seats. and load can be gradually increased. . Do not leave an The vehicle does not need an unsecured child restraint elaborate break-in. But it will in the vehicle. perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions you follow these guidelines: . Secure loose items in the (Keyless Access) . vehicle. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, . Do not leave a seat folded for the first 805 km (500 mi). down unless needed. Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The vehicle may have an electronic If the vehicle is in P (Park), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). keyless ignition with pushbutton ignition will turn off, and Retained This can be done while the start. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain vehicle is moving. After shifting Pressing the button cycles it through active. See Retained Accessory to N (Neutral), firmly apply the three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, Power (RAP) on page 9-22. brakes and steer the vehicle to a ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the safe location. Engine/OFF. ignition will return to ACC/ 3. Come to a complete stop, shift The transmitter must be in the ACCESSORY and display the to P (Park), and turn the ignition vehicle for the system to operate. message SHIFT TO PARK in the to OFF. On vehicles with an If the pushbutton start is not Driver Information Center (DIC). automatic transmission, the shift working, the vehicle may be near a See Transmission Messages on lever must be in P (Park) to turn strong radio antenna signal causing page 5-36. When the vehicle is the ignition switch to the OFF interference to the Keyless Access shifted into P (Park), the ignition position. system. See Remote Keyless Entry system will switch to OFF. 4. Set the parking brake. See (RKE) System Operation on Do not turn the engine off when the Parking Brake on page 9-29. page 2-3. vehicle is moving. This will cause a To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle loss of power assist in the brake { Warning must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or and steering systems and disable ON/RUN and the brake pedal must the airbags. Turning off the vehicle while be applied. If the vehicle must be shut off in an moving may cause loss of power emergency: assist in the brake and steering Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ systems and disable the airbags. OFF (No Indicator Lights): When 1. Brake using a firm and steady While driving, only shut the the vehicle is stopped, press the pressure. Do not pump the vehicle off in an emergency. ENGINE START/STOP button once brakes repeatedly. This may to turn the engine off. deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on Ignition Positions (Key and must be shut off while driving, page 9-18. The ignition will then press and hold the ENGINE START/ remain in ON/RUN. Access) STOP button for longer than two seconds, or press twice in Service Only Mode five seconds. This power mode is available for ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber service and diagnostics, and to Indicator Light): This mode allows verify the proper operation of the some electrical accessories to be malfunction indicator lamp as may used when the engine is off. be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle off, and With the ignition off, pressing the the brake pedal not applied, button one time without the brake pressing and holding the button for pedal applied will place the ignition more than five seconds will place system in ACC/ACCESSORY. the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, The ignition switch has four different five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be positions. rundown. driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator button again to turn the vehicle off. { Caution Light): This mode is for driving and starting. With the ignition off, and Using a tool to force the key to the brake pedal applied, pressing turn in the ignition could cause the button once will place the damage to the switch or break the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. key. Use the correct key, make Once engine cranking begins, sure it is all the way in, and turn it release the button. Engine cranking (Continued) will continue until the engine starts. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9-29. loss of power assist in the brake only with your hand. If the key and steering systems, and disable { Warning cannot be turned by hand, see the airbags. your dealer. If the vehicle must be shut off in an Turning off the vehicle while emergency: moving may cause loss of power The key must be fully extended to assist in the brake and steering start the vehicle. 1. Brake using a firm and steady systems and disable the airbags. pressure. Do not pump the While driving, only shut the To shift out of P (Park), turn the brakes repeatedly. This may vehicle off in an emergency. ignition to ON/RUN and apply the deplete power assist, requiring brake pedal. increased brake pedal force. 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ vehicle is moving. After shifting turn the ignition to ACC/ OFF to turn the engine off. Retained to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACCESSORY. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain brakes and steer the vehicle to a 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This active. See Retained Accessory safe location. position provides power to some of Power (RAP) on page 9-22. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift the electrical accessories. It unlocks This is the only position from which to P (Park), and turn the ignition the ignition. To move the key from the key can be removed. This locks to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with ACC/ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, the ignition and automatic an automatic transmission, the the shift lever must be in P (Park). transmission. shift lever must be in P (Park) to 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch turn the ignition switch to the stays in this position when the LOCK/OFF position. engine is running. This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories, including the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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ventilation fan and 12-volt power Starting the Engine Starting Procedure (Key Access) outlets, as well as to display some 1. With your foot off the accelerator warning and indicator lights. This Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine pedal, turn the ignition key to position can also be used for START. When the engine starts, service and diagnostics, and to when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. let go of the key. The idle speed verify the proper operation of the will go down as the engine malfunction indicator lamp as may warms. Do not race the engine be required for emission inspection { Caution immediately after starting it. purposes. The transmission is also Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the Allow the oil to warm up and unlocked in this position. lubricate all moving parts. vehicle is moving. If you do, you The battery could be drained if the could damage the transmission. key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY { Caution or ON/RUN position with the engine Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. off. The vehicle might not restart if Cranking the engine for long the battery is allowed to drain for an periods of time, by returning the extended period of time. ignition to the START position 4 (START): This position starts the { Caution immediately after cranking has engine. When the engine starts, ended, can overheat and damage release the key. The ignition switch If you add electrical parts or the cranking motor, and drain the will return to ON/RUN for normal accessories, you could change battery. Wait at least 15 seconds driving. the way the engine operates. Any between each try, to let the resulting damage would not be A warning tone sounds when the cranking motor cool down. covered by the vehicle warranty. driver door is opened when the See Add-On Electrical Equipment ignition is still in ACC/ACCESSORY 2. If the engine does not start after on page 9-63. and the key is in the ignition. If the five to 10 seconds, especially in ignition becomes difficult to turn, very cold weather (below −18°C see Keys on page 2-1. or 0°F), it could be flooded with Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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too much gasoline. Push the Starting Procedure (Keyless accelerator pedal all the way to Access) { Caution the floor and hold it there as you 1. With the Keyless Access hold the key in START for a Cranking the engine for long system, the Remote Keyless periods of time, by returning the maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at Entry (RKE) transmitter must be least 15 seconds between each ignition to the START position in the vehicle. Press the immediately after cranking has try, to allow the cranking motor ENGINE START/STOP button to cool. When the engine starts, ended, can overheat and damage with the brake pedal applied. the cranking motor, and drain the let go of the key and accelerator. When the engine begins battery. Wait at least 15 seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but cranking, let go of the button. then stops again, repeat the between each try, to let the procedure. This clears the extra The idle speed will go down as cranking motor cool down. gasoline from the engine. Do not the engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately race the engine immediately 2. If the engine does not start after after starting it. Operate the after starting it. five to 10 seconds, especially in engine and transmission gently If the RKE transmitter is not in very cold weather (below −18°C until the oil warms up and the vehicle, if there is or 0°F), it could be flooded with lubricates all moving parts. interference, or the RKE battery too much gasoline. Try pushing is low, a Driver Information the accelerator pedal all the way Center (DIC) message will to the floor and holding it there display. See Driver Information as you press the ENGINE Center (DIC) on page 5-26. START/STOP button, for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key or button, and the accelerator. If the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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vehicle starts briefly but then If equipped with the 2.5L L4 Engine, . The battery charge is low. stops again, do the same thing. the vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ . The interior comfort level has not This clears the extra gasoline start system to shut off the engine to reached the required level for from the engine. Do not race the help conserve fuel. the climate control system or engine immediately after starting Auto Engine Stop/Start defog settings. Use the eco it. Operate the engine and (green indicator on) air transmission gently until the oil When the brakes are applied and conditioning mode for better warms up and lubricates all the vehicle is at a complete stop, efficiency. See Dual Automatic moving parts. the engine may turn off. When Climate Control System on stopped, the tachometer displays page 8-3. Stop/Start System AUTO STOP. See Tachometer on page 5-12. When the brake pedal is . The auto stop time is greater { Warning released or the accelerator pedal than two minutes. pushed, the engine will restart. Exiting the vehicle without first Engine Heater Auto stop may be deactivated if: shifting into P (Park) may cause The engine coolant heater, . the vehicle to move. You or others A minimum vehicle speed is not if equipped, can help in cold may be injured. Because the reached. weather conditions at or below −18° vehicle has the auto engine stop/ . The engine or transmission is C (0°F) for easier starting and better start feature, the vehicle's engine not at the required operating fuel economy during engine might seem to be shut off; temperature. warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater however, once the brake pedal is at least four hours before starting . The outside temperature is not released, the engine will start up in the required operating range, the vehicle. An internal thermostat again. typically below -10°C (14°F) or in the plug end of the cord will Shift to P (Park) and turn the above 50°C (122°F). prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above ignition to LOCK/OFF, before . The shift lever is in any gear −18°C (0°F). exiting the vehicle. other than D (Drive). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater { Warning Warning (Continued) 1. Turn off the engine. Improper use of the heater cord overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric 2. Open the hood and unwrap the or an extension cord can damage shock, and injury. electrical cord. The electrical the cord and may result in cord is on the driver side of the overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle engine compartment, between . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord the fender and the engine three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the compartment fuse block. receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater cord and thermostat damage could Check the heater cord for by a ground fault detection occur. damage. If it is damaged, do not function. An ungrounded use it. See your dealer for a outlet could cause an electric . While in use, do not let the replacement. Inspect the cord for shock. heater cord touch vehicle damage yearly . Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never close the hood on the 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated heater cord. 110-volt AC outlet. extension cord if needed. Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, recommended extension cord unplug the cord, reattach the in good operating condition, cover to the plug, and or using a damaged heater or securely fasten the cord. extension cord, could make it Keep the cord away from any (Continued) moving parts. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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4. Before starting the engine, be All these features operate when the Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it ACCESSORY. away from moving engine parts. { Warning The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park remain plugged in depends on 1. Hold the brake pedal down and It can be dangerous to leave the several factors. Ask a dealer in the set the parking brake. See vehicle with the engine running. area where you will be parking the Parking Brake on page 9-29. It could overheat and catch fire. vehicle for the best advice on this. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) It is dangerous to get out of the by holding in the button on the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Retained Accessory shift lever and pushing the shift in P (Park) with the parking brake Power (RAP) lever all the way toward the front firmly set. The vehicle can roll. These vehicle accessories can be of the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle when the used for up to 10 minutes after the 3. Turn the ignition key to engine is running. If you have left engine is turned off: LOCK/OFF. the engine running, the vehicle . Audio System 4. If equipped, remove the key and can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the . Power Windows take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key vehicle will not move, even when . Sunroof (if equipped) in your hand, the vehicle is in you are on fairly level ground, These features continue to work up P (Park). always set the parking brake and to 10 minutes after the ignition is move the shift lever to P (Park). turned to LOCK/OFF. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-22. The power windows and sunroof will work until any door is opened. The radio continues to work until the driver door is opened. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve uncharged or low voltage (less than parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you 9-volt) battery. you leave it. After you have moved can shift out of P (Park). If the vehicle has an uncharged the shift lever into P (Park), hold the If you are towing a trailer and battery or a battery with low voltage, regular brake pedal down. Then, parking on a hill, see Driving try charging or jump starting the see if you can move the shift lever Characteristics and Towing Tips on battery. See Jump Starting on away from P (Park) without first page 9-58. page 10-66. pressing the button. To shift out of P (Park): If you can, it means that the shift Shifting out of Park lever was not fully locked in 1. Apply the brake pedal. P (Park). This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN. Torque Lock The shift lock release is 3. Press the shift lever button. designed to: Torque lock is when the weight of 4. Move the shift lever to the the vehicle puts too much force on . Prevent ignition key removal (if desired position. the parking pawl in the equipped) unless the shift lever If still unable to shift out of P (Park): transmission. This happens when is in P (Park) with the shift lever parking on a hill and shifting the button fully released. 1. Fully release the shift lever button. transmission into P (Park) is not . Prevent movement of the shift done properly, then it is difficult to lever out of P (Park), unless the 2. Hold the brake pedal down and shift out of P (Park). To prevent ignition is in ON/RUN and the press the shift lever button torque lock, set the parking brake brake pedal is applied. again. and then shift into P (Park). To find out how, see “Shifting Into Park” 3. Move the shift lever to the listed previously. desired position. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If you are still having a problem Engine Exhaust shifting, see your dealer. Warning (Continued) { Warning . There are holes or openings Parking over Things in the vehicle body from That Burn Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not { Warning seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or Things that can burn could touch even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is hot exhaust parts under the coming into the vehicle: vehicle and ignite. Do not park Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: over papers, leaves, dry grass, . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows or other things that can burn. with poor ventilation (parking completely down. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, Running the Vehicle or improperly repaired. While Parked (Continued) It is better not to park with the engine running. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle is left with the engine Automatic running, follow the proper steps to { Warning be sure the vehicle will not move. Transmission See Shifting Into Park on page 9-22 It is dangerous to get out of the and Engine Exhaust on page 9-24. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake If parking on a hill and pulling a firmly set. The vehicle can roll. trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-58. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on P (Park): This position locks the page 9-22. front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move Make sure the shift lever is fully in easily. P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the brake pedal then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) while the ignition key Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral): In this position, the of P (Park), ease pressure on the engine does not connect with the Caution (Continued) shift lever and push the shift lever wheels. To restart the engine when all the way into P (Park) as you the vehicle is already moving, use the vehicle warranty. Be sure the maintain brake application. Then N (Neutral) only. engine is not running at high move the shift lever into another speed when shifting the vehicle. gear. See Shifting out of Park on { Warning page 9-23. D (Drive): This position is for R (Reverse): Use this gear to Shifting into a drive gear while the normal driving. It provides the best back up. engine is running at high speed is fuel economy. If you need more dangerous. Unless your foot is power for passing, and you are: firmly on the brake pedal, the { Caution . Accelerating slowly or vehicle could move very rapidly. maintaining a constant speed, Shifting to R (Reverse) while the You could lose control and hit push the accelerator pedal about vehicle is moving forward could people or objects. Do not shift halfway down. into a drive gear while the engine damage the transmission. The . is running at high speed. Accelerating quickly or passing, repairs would not be covered by push the accelerator all the the vehicle warranty. Shift to way down. R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. M (Manual Mode): This position { Caution allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the To rock the vehicle back and forth to Shifting out of P (Park) or vehicle has this feature, see Manual get out of snow, ice, or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine Mode on page 9-27. damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Manual Mode While using the DSC feature the With the DSC feature, the vehicle transmission will have firmer shifting can be set to pull away in Driver Shift Control (DSC) and sportier performance. You can 2 (Second) gear. To use this feature (if equipped): use this for sport driving or when 1. Move the shift lever from climbing hills to stay in gear longer D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). 1. Move the shift lever from or to downshift for more power or D (Drive) rearward to engine braking. 2. With the vehicle stopped, press M (Manual Mode). the + (plus) end of the button to The transmission will only allow you select 2 (Second) gear. The While driving in Manual Mode, to shift into gears appropriate for the the transmission will remain in vehicle will start from a stop vehicle speed and engine position in 2 (Second) gear. the driver selected gear. When revolutions per minute (rpm): coming to a stop in the manual 3. Once moving, select the desired . position, the vehicle will The transmission will not allow drive gear. automatically shift into shifting to the next higher gear if 1 (First) gear. the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low. 2. Using the button on the shift . lever, press the + (plus) end of The transmission will not allow the button to upshift, or press shifting to the next lower gear if the − (minus) end of the button the vehicle speed or engine rpm to downshift. is too high. The Driver Information Center (DIC) Second Gear Start Feature in the instrument cluster will change When accelerating the vehicle from from the currently displayed a stop in snowy and icy conditions, message to the letter “M,” for you may want to shift into Manual position, and a number 2 (Second) gear. A higher gear indicating the requested gear. allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are Using ABS slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced Do not pump the brakes. Just hold is about to stop rolling, the computer electronic braking system that helps the brake pedal down firmly and let will separately work the brakes at prevent a braking skid. ABS work. You may hear the ABS each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate. This is away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster normal. A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help might be heard while this test is Braking in Emergencies you steer around the obstacle while going on, and it might even be braking hard. ABS allows you to steer and brake noticed that the brake pedal moves at the same time. In many a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-21. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Parking Brake Light on page 5-21. There are also light does not come on, or keeps parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Information Center (DIC) messages. Do not drive the vehicle if the red See Brake System Messages on parking brake status light is flashing. page 5-29. In case of insufficient See your dealer. See Electric electrical power, the EPB cannot be Parking Brake Light on page 5-20. applied or released. If the amber parking brake warning Before leaving the vehicle, check light is on, lift up on the EPB switch the red parking brake status light to and hold it up. Continue to hold the ensure that the parking brake is switch until the red parking brake applied. status light remains on. If the amber parking brake warning light remains EPB Apply on, see your dealer. To apply the EPB: If the EPB is applied while the The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a vehicle is moving, the vehicle will switch is on the left side of the complete stop. decelerate as long as the switch is held up. If the switch is held up until instrument panel. The EPB can 2. Lift up the EPB switch the vehicle comes to a stop, the always be activated, even if the momentarily. ignition is off. To prevent draining EPB will remain applied. The red parking brake status light the battery, avoid repeated cycles of The vehicle may automatically apply will flash and then stay on once the the EPB when the engine is not the EPB in some situations when EPB is fully applied. If the red running. the vehicle is not moving. This is parking brake status light flashes The system has a red parking brake normal, and is done to periodically continuously, then the EPB is only check the correct operation of the status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a EPB system. brake warning light. See Electric problem with the EPB. A DIC Parking Brake Light on page 5-20 message will display. Release the and Service Electric Parking Brake EPB and try to apply it again. If the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the EPB fails to apply, the rear speed in emergency driving wheels should be blocked to { Caution conditions. This feature uses the prevent vehicle movement. stability system hydraulic brake Driving with the parking brake on control module to supplement the EPB Release can overheat the brake system power brake system under To release the EPB: and cause premature wear or conditions where the driver has damage to brake system parts. quickly and forcefully applied the 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ Make sure that the parking brake brake pedal in an attempt to quickly ACCESSORY or ON/RUN is fully released and the brake stop or slow down the vehicle. The position. warning light is off before driving. stability system hydraulic brake 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. control module increases brake 3. Push down momentarily on the Automatic EPB Release pressure at each corner of the EPB switch. vehicle until the ABS activates. The EPB will automatically release if Minor brake pedal pulsation or The EPB is released when the red the vehicle is running, placed into pedal movement during this time is parking brake status light is off. gear, and an attempt is made to normal and the driver should If the amber parking brake warning drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration continue to apply the brake pedal as light is on, release the EPB by when the EPB is applied, to the driving situation dictates. The pushing down on the EPB switch preserve parking brake lining life. Brake Assist feature will and holding it down. Continue to If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle automatically disengage when the hold the switch until the red parking is pulling a trailer, see Driving brake pedal is released or brake brake status light is off. If either light Characteristics and Towing Tips on pedal pressure is quickly stays on after release is attempted, page 9-58. decreased. see your dealer. Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) The Brake Assist feature is Some vehicles have a Hill Start designed to assist the driver in Assist (HSA) feature, which may be stopping or decreasing vehicle useful when the vehicle is stopped Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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on a grade. This feature is designed Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the to temporarily prevent the vehicle driver in keeping the vehicle on the from rolling, either forward or Traction Control/ intended path. rearward, during vehicle drive off. If cruise control is being used and After the driver completely stops Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins and holds the vehicle in a complete Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will standstill on a grade, HSA will be disengage. Cruise control may be automatically activated. During the System Operation turned back on when road transition period between when the The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow. driver releases the brake pedal and System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an starts to accelerate to drive off on a Both systems come on electronic stability control system. grade, HSA holds the braking automatically when the vehicle is These systems help limit wheel slip pressure to ensure that there is no started and begins to move. The and assist the driver in maintaining rolling. The brakes will automatically systems may be heard or felt while control, especially on slippery road release within a two-second window they are operating or while conditions. of releasing the brake pedal, and performing diagnostic checks. This the vehicle may begin to roll. It will TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there not activate if the vehicle is in a of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle. drive gear and facing downhill or if beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both the vehicle is facing uphill and in happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving R (Reverse). the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary engine power to limit wheel spin. HSA will activate on Stop/Start to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets vehicles while in gear and facing StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. down hill to assist in allowing a vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on smooth auto start. the intended path and the direction page 9-9 and “Turning the Systems the vehicle is actually traveling. Off and On” later in this section. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If d comes on and stays on: { Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged. The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This Drive the vehicle. If d comes on light will: and stays on, the vehicle may need To turn off only TCS, press and more time to diagnose the problem. . Flash when TCS is limiting release the g button. The Traction If the condition persists, see your wheel spin. Off Light i displays in the dealer. . Flash when StabiliTrak is instrument cluster. To turn TCS on activated. Turning the Systems Off again, press and release the g and On . Turn on and stay on when either button. The Traction Off Light i system is not working. displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off. If either system fails to turn on or to activate, a message displays in the If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Driver Information Center (DIC), and the g button is pressed, the system d comes on and stays on to will not turn off until the wheels stop indicate that the system is inactive spinning. and is not assisting the driver in The button for TCS and StabiliTrak maintaining control. The vehicle is To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, is on the center console, behind the press and hold the g button until safe to drive, but driving should be shift lever. adjusted accordingly. the Traction Off Light i and StabiliTrak Off Light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster. To Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, Cruise Control happens, the cruise control will press and release the g button. The automatically disengage. See With cruise control, you can Traction Control/Electronic Stability Traction Off Light i and StabiliTrak maintain a speed of about 40 km/h Control on page 9-31. If a collision Off Light g in the instrument cluster (25 mph) or more without keeping alert occurs when cruise control is turn off. your foot on the accelerator. Cruise activated, cruise control is Adding accessories can affect the control does not work at speeds disengaged. See Forward Collision vehicle performance. See below about 40 km/h (25 mph). Alert (FCA) System on page 9-46. Accessories and Modifications on When road conditions allow you to page 10-3. { Warning safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. Cruise control can be dangerous If the brakes are applied, the cruise where you cannot drive safely at control disengages. a steady speed. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If equipped with the Traction Control System (TCS), the system may begin to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control. If this Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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5 (On/Off): Press to turn cruise 2. Get up to the desired speed. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control control on or off. A white indicator 3. Press and release SET– . comes on in the instrument cluster If the cruise control system is when cruise is on. 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. already activated: +RES (Resume/Accelerate): If . Press and hold +RES until the there is a set speed in memory, The cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster turns green after desired speed is reached, then press briefly to resume to that release it. speed or press and hold to the cruise control has been set to . accelerate. If cruise control is the desired speed. See Instrument To increase vehicle speed in already active, use to increase Cluster on page 5-9. small increments, briefly press vehicle speed. +RES. For each press, the Resuming a Set Speed vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h SET–: Press briefly to set the If the cruise control is set at a (1 mph) faster. speed and activate cruise control. desired speed and then the brakes The speedometer reading can be If cruise control is already active, are applied or * is pressed, the use to decrease vehicle speed. displayed in either English or metric cruise control is disengaged without units. See Instrument Cluster on * (Cancel): Press to disengage erasing the set speed from memory. page 5-9. The increment value used cruise control without erasing the Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h depends on the units displayed. selected set speed. (25 mph) or greater, briefly press Reducing Speed While Using Setting Cruise Control +RES. The vehicle returns to the Cruise Control previous set speed. If 5 is on when not in use, SET− or If the cruise control system is +RES could get pressed and go into already activated: cruise when not desired. Keep 5 . Press and hold SET– until the off when cruise is not being used. desired lower speed is reached, then release it. 1. Press 5 to turn the cruise control system on. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. To decrease the vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Speed Memory smaller increments, briefly press SET−. For each press, the How well the cruise control works The cruise control set speed is vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h on hills depends upon the vehicle erased from memory if 5 is pressed (1 mph) slower. speed, the load, and the steepness or the ignition is turned off. of the hills. When going up steep The speedometer reading can be hills, you might have to step on the Adaptive Cruise Control displayed in either English or metric accelerator pedal to maintain your units. See Instrument Cluster on speed. When going downhill, you If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control page 5-9. The increment value used might have to brake or shift to a (ACC) allows the driver to select the depends on the units displayed. lower gear to keep your speed cruise control set speed and Passing Another Vehicle While down. If the brake pedal is applied, following gap. Read this entire Using Cruise Control the cruise control will disengage. section before using this system. The following gap is the following Use the accelerator pedal to Ending Cruise Control time between your vehicle and a increase vehicle speed. When you There are four ways to end cruise vehicle detected directly ahead in take your foot off the pedal, the control: your path moving in the same vehicle will slow down to the direction. If no vehicle is detected in . To disengage cruise control, previous set cruise speed. While your path, ACC works like regular step lightly on the brake pedal. pressing the accelerator pedal or cruise control. ACC uses a radar shortly following the release to . Press the *. sensor. See Radio Frequency override cruise control, briefly Statement on page 13-12. pressing the SET− button will result . Shift the transmission to in cruise control set to the current N (Neutral). If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can apply acceleration or vehicle speed. . To turn off the cruise control, limited, moderate braking to press 5. maintain the selected following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the Traction Control Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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System (TCS) or StabiliTrak® System activates, the ACC may { Warning automatically disengage. When road conditions allow ACC to be safely Adaptive Cruise Control will not used, the ACC can be turned back detect or brake for children, on. If TCS or StabiliTrak have been pedestrians, animals, or other disabled, the ACC will not engage. objects. See Traction Control/Electronic Do not use Adaptive Cruise Stability Control on page 9-31. Control when: . On winding and hilly roads or { Warning when the sensors are ACC has limited braking ability blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. and may not have time to slow The system may not detect a ] vehicle ahead. Keep the (On/Off): Press to turn the the vehicle down enough to avoid entire front of the vehicle system on or off. A white Adaptive a collision with another vehicle clean. Cruise Control indicator comes on. you are following. This can occur +RES (Resume/Accelerate): when vehicles suddenly slow or . Visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Press briefly to resume the previous stop ahead, or enter your lane. set speed or hold to accelerate. Also see “Alerting the Driver” in Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited under If ACC is already active, use to this section. Complete attention is increase vehicle speed. always required while driving and these conditions. SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to you should be ready to take . On slippery roads where fast – set the speed and activate ACC. action and apply the brakes. See changes in tire traction can If ACC is already active, use to Defensive Driving on page 9-3. cause excessive wheel slip. decrease vehicle speed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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* (Cancel): Press to disengage 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press ACC without erasing the selected accelerator. the +RES button. The vehicle set speed. After ACC is set, it may immediately returns to the previous set speed. GAP (Follow Distance Gap): apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead Increasing Speed While ACC is at Press to select a following gap time is closer than the selected a Set Speed following gap. (or distance) setting for ACC of Far, If ACC is already activated, do one Medium, or Near. of the following: Setting Adaptive Cruise Control . Use the accelerator to get to the If the cruise system is on but not in higher speed. Press the SET– use, it could get set and go into button. Release the control and cruise when not desired. Keep the the accelerator pedal. The cruise control button off when cruise vehicle will now cruise at the is not being used. The ACC indicator displays on the higher speed. Select the set speed desired for instrument cluster. When ACC is When the accelerator pedal is cruise. This is the vehicle speed active, the indicator turns green. pressed, ACC will not brake when no vehicle is detected in Be mindful of speed limits, because it is overridden. its path. surrounding traffic speeds, and A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center ACC will not set or resume at a weather conditions when selecting the set speed. (DIC). See Cruise Control speed less than 25 km/h (16 mph). Messages on page 5-30. Resuming a Set Speed To set ACC: . Press and hold the +RES button 1. Press ]. If the ACC is set at a desired speed until the desired set speed and then the brakes are applied, appears on the display, then 2. Get up to the desired speed. ACC is disengaged without erasing release it. 3. Press and release SET–. the set speed from memory. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. To increase vehicle speed in . Press and hold the SET– button Subsequent presses cycle the gap small increments, briefly press until the desired lower speed is button through three settings: Far, +RES. For each press the reached, then release it. Medium, or Near. The gap setting vehicle goes 5 km/h (1 mph) . To decrease the vehicle speed in will be maintained until it is faster. smaller increments, briefly press changed. When it is determined that there is SET–. For each press, the Since each gap setting corresponds no vehicle ahead or the vehicle is vehicle goes about 5 km/h to a following time (Far, Medium, beyond the selected following gap, (1 mph) slower. or Near), the following distance will then the vehicle speed will increase The speedometer reading can be vary based on vehicle speed. The to the set speed. displayed in either English or metric faster the vehicle speed, the further The speedometer reading can be units. See Instrument Cluster on back your vehicle will follow a displayed in either English or metric page 5-9. The increment value used vehicle detected ahead. Consider units. See Instrument Cluster on depends on the units displayed. traffic and weather conditions when page 5-9. The increment value used selecting the following gap. The depends on the units displayed. Selecting the Follow Distance Gap range of selectable gaps may not be When a slower moving vehicle is appropriate for all drivers and Reducing Speed While ACC is at a detected ahead within the selected driving conditions. Set Speed following gap, ACC will adjust the Changing the gap setting If ACC is already activated, do one vehicle's speed and attempt to automatically changes the alert of the following: maintain the follow distance gap timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, selected. . Use the brake to get to the or Near) for the Forward Collision desired lower speed. Press the Press GAP on the steering wheel to Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward SET– button and release the adjust the following gap. When Collision Alert (FCA) System on accelerator pedal. The vehicle pressed, the current gap setting page 9-46. will now cruise at the lower displays briefly on the instrument speed. cluster. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Alerting the Driver The vehicle ahead symbol is in Stationary or Very Slow-Moving the DIC. Objects The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a vehicle is detected { Warning in your vehicle’s path moving in the same direction. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not detect and react to If this symbol is not displaying, ACC stopped or slow-moving vehicles will not respond to or brake to ahead of you. For example, the If ACC is engaged, driver action vehicles ahead. may be required when ACC cannot system may not brake for a apply sufficient braking because of ACC automatically slows the vehicle vehicle it has never detected approaching a vehicle too rapidly. down and adjusts vehicle speed to moving. This can occur in follow the vehicle in front at the stop-and-go traffic or when a When this condition occurs, six red selected follow gap. The vehicle vehicle suddenly appears due to lights will flash on the windshield speed increases or decreases to a vehicle ahead changing lanes. and eight beeps will sound from the follow the vehicle in front of you, but Your vehicle may not stop and front. will not exceed the set speed. It may could cause a crash. Use caution See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. apply limited braking, if necessary. when using ACC. Your complete When braking is active, the brake attention is always required while Approaching and Following a lights will come on. The automatic driving and you should be ready Vehicle braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied to take action and apply the manually. This is normal. brakes. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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ACC Automatically Disengages If the stopped vehicle ahead has A DIC warning message may ACC may automatically disengage driven away and ACC has not been display indicating to shift to P (Park) and the driver will need to manually resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol before exiting the vehicle. See apply the brakes to slow the will flash as a reminder to check Vehicle Messages on page 5-28. vehicle when: traffic ahead before proceeding. In addition, three beeps will sound. { Warning . The sensors are blocked. See “Go Notifier” under Collision/ . The Traction Control System Detection systems in Vehicle If ACC has stopped the vehicle, (TCS) or electronic stability Personalization on page 5-38. and if ACC is disengaged, turned control system has activated or When the vehicle ahead drives off, or canceled, the vehicle will been disabled. away, press RES+ or the no longer be held at a stop. The . There is no traffic or other accelerator pedal to resume cruise vehicle can move. When ACC is objects to detect. control. If stopped for more than holding the vehicle at a stop, two minutes or if the driver door is always be prepared to manually . There is a fault in the system. opened, the ACC automatically apply the brakes. A message indicating that the cruise applies the Electric Parking Brake to is disengaging will appear on the hold the vehicle. The Electric DIC and the ACC active symbol will Parking Brake status light will turn not be displayed when ACC is no on. See Parking Brake on { Warning longer active. page 9-29. To resume ACC and release the Electric Parking Brake, Leaving the vehicle without Notification to Resume ACC press the accelerator pedal. ACC placing it in P (Park) can be ACC will maintain a following gap can be resumed when the vehicle is dangerous. Do not leave the behind a detected vehicle and slow travelling greater than 25 km/h vehicle while it is being held at a your vehicle to a stop behind that (16 mph). stop by ACC. Always place the vehicle. vehicle in P (Park) and turn off the ignition before leaving the vehicle. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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ACC Override ACC may operate differently in a Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while sharp curve. It may reduce the ACC is active, a DIC warning vehicle speed if the curve is too accelerates up to the set speed, sharp. message will indicate that automatic especially when following a braking will not occur. See Vehicle vehicle exiting or entering exit Messages on page 5-28. ACC will ramps. You could lose control of resume operation when the the vehicle or crash. Do not use accelerator pedal is not being ACC while driving on an entrance pressed. or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary. { Warning
The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is { Warning resting on the accelerator pedal. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not You could crash into a vehicle On curves, ACC may respond to detect the vehicle ahead and ahead of you. a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle accelerate to the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead in your lane. You could crash into Curves in the Road symbol will not appear. a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra { Warning attention in curves and be ready On curves, ACC may not detect a to use the brakes if necessary. vehicle ahead in your lane. You Select an appropriate speed while could be startled if the vehicle driving in curves. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. If the brakes are applied, the ACC disengages. ACC may detect a vehicle that is Disengaging ACC not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead There are three ways to disengage ACC: ACC may occasionally provide an until it is completely in the lane. The alert and/or braking that is brakes may need to be manually . Step lightly on the brake pedal. considered unnecessary. It could applied. . Press *. respond to vehicles in different Do Not Use ACC on Hills and lanes, signs, guardrails, and other When Towing a Trailer . Press ]. stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal Erasing Speed Memory operation. The vehicle does not The cruise control set speed is need service. erased from memory if ] is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The radar sensor on the front of the Systems vehicle can become blocked by . Detect children, pedestrians, snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas This vehicle may have features that bicyclists, or animals. need to be cleaned for ACC to work together to help avoid crashes . Detect vehicles or objects operate properly. or reduce crash damage while outside the area monitored by driving, backing, and parking. Read For cleaning instructions, see the system. Washing the Vehicle under this entire section before using “ ” . Exterior Care on page 10-72. these systems. Work at all driving speeds. . Warn you or provide you with System operation may also be { Warning limited under snow, heavy rain or enough time to avoid a crash. road spray conditions. Do not rely on the Driver . Work under poor visibility or Assistance Systems. These bad weather conditions. systems do not replace the need . Work if the detection sensor for paying attention and driving is not cleaned or is covered safely. You may not hear or see by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. alerts or warnings provided by Complete attention is always these systems. Failure to use required while driving, and you proper care when driving may should be ready to take action result in injury, death, or vehicle and apply the brakes and/or steer damage. See Defensive Driving the vehicle to avoid crashes. on page 9-3. Under many conditions, these systems will not: (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Assistance Systems for Warning (Continued) Parking or Backing When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), only the RVC screen. Failure to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), use proper care before backing Rear Parking Assist (RPA), and may result in injury, death, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), or vehicle damage. Always check if equipped, may help the driver to behind and around the vehicle avoid a crash or to reduce crash before backing. damage. 1. View Displayed by the Camera When the vehicle is shifted into 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Displayed images may be farther or image of the area behind the vehicle closer than they appear. The area in the center stack display. displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the { Warning bumper or under the bumper do not display. The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show where the crossing traffic, animals, or any Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has other object located outside the detected an object. This triangle camera's field of view, below the changes from amber to red and bumper, or under the vehicle. 1. View Displayed by the Camera increases in size the closer the Perceived distances may be object. different from actual distances. Do not back the vehicle using On vehicles with the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), a red warning (Continued) triangle with an arrow may also Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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display on the RVC screen to warn The vehicle may have an instrument of traffic coming from either { Warning cluster parking assist display with direction. This system detects bars that show “distance to object” objects coming from up to 20 m The parking assist system does and object location information for (65 ft) from the left or right side of not detect children, pedestrians, RPA. As the object gets closer, the vehicle. When an object is bicyclists, animals, or objects more bars light up, and the bars detected, three beeps sound from located below the bumper or that change color from yellow to amber the left or right side, depending on are too close or too far from the to red. vehicle. It is not available at the direction of the detected vehicle. When an object is first detected in speeds greater than 8 km/h With RPA, as the vehicle backs up the rear, one beep will be heard (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, at speeds of less than 8 km/h from the rear. When an object is (5 mph), the sensors on the rear or vehicle damage, even with very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the bumper detect objects up to 2.5 m parking assist, always check the vehicle rear), five beeps will sound (8 ft) behind the vehicle that are area around the vehicle and from the rear. within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off check all mirrors before moving the ground and below bumper level. forward or backing. Turning the Features On or Off These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures. The X button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel is used to turn on or off the Rear Parking Assist. The indicator light next to the button comes on Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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when the features are on and turns Alert (SBZA), and/or the Active off when the features have been Emergency Braking System can { Warning disabled. help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. FCA is a warning system and Turn off RPA when towing a trailer. does not apply the brakes. When The RVC, the RCTA system, Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or parking assist symbols, and stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, guidance lines can be turned on or (FCA) System or when following a vehicle too off through the infotainment system: If equipped, the FCA system may closely, FCA may not provide a 1. On the infotainment system, help to avoid or reduce the harm warning with enough time to help press the Settings screen caused by front-end crashes. When avoid a crash. FCA does not warn button, or turn the MENU knob approaching a vehicle ahead too of pedestrians, animals, signs, to highlight Settings and quickly, FCA provides a red flashing guardrails, bridges, construction press MENU. alert on the windshield, and rapidly barrels, or other objects. Be ready beeps. FCA also lights an amber to take action and apply the 2. Select Rear Camera. visual alert if following another brakes. For more information, see 3. Press Guidance Lines, Rear vehicle much too closely. Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Cross Traffic Alert, or Rear Park FCA detects vehicles within a Assist Symbols and then select distance of approximately 60 m OFF or ON. FCA can be disabled with the FCA (197 ft) and operates at speeds steering wheel control, or if your above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Assistance Systems for vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control Cruise Control (ACC), through Driving (ACC), it can detect vehicles to vehicle personalization. See the distances of approximately 110 m “Auto Collision Preparation” portion If equipped, when driving the (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. vehicle forward, Forward Collision of “Collision/Detection Systems” See Adaptive Cruise Control on under Vehicle Personalization on Alert (FCA), Lane Departure page 9-35. Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone page 5-38. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead occurs, the brake system may Warning (Continued) prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a or ice, or if the windshield is brief, mild deceleration. Continue to damaged. It may also not detect a apply the brake pedal as needed. vehicle on winding or hilly roads, Cruise control may be disengaged or in conditions that can limit when the Collision Alert occurs. visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or Tailgating Alert FCA warnings will not occur unless windshield are not cleaned or in the FCA system detects a vehicle proper condition. Keep the ahead. When a vehicle is detected, windshield, headlamps, and FCA the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair. detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor Collision Alert visibility. FCA will not detect another The vehicle ahead indicator will vehicle ahead until it is completely display amber when you are in the driving lane. following a detected vehicle ahead much too closely. { Warning Selecting the Alert Timing FCA does not provide a warning The Collision Alert control is on the to help avoid a crash, unless it When your vehicle approaches steering wheel. Press 3 / [ to detects a vehicle. FCA may not another detected vehicle too rapidly, set the FCA timing to Far, Medium, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA the red lights will flash on the Near, or on some vehicles, Off. The sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, windshield. Also, eight rapid first button press shows the current (Continued) high-pitched beeps will sound from setting on the DIC. Additional button the front. When this Collision Alert presses will change this setting. The Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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chosen setting will remain until it is Cleaning the System Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) changed and will affect the timing of If the FCA system does not seem to IBA may activate when the brake both the Collision Alert and the operate properly, cleaning the pedal is applied quickly by providing Tailgating Alert features. The timing outside of the windshield in front of a boost to braking based on the of both alerts will vary based on the camera sensor behind the speed of approach and distance to vehicle speed. The faster the rearview mirror, and cleaning the a vehicle ahead. vehicle speed, the farther away the front of the vehicle where radar alert will occur. Consider traffic and Minor brake pedal pulsations or sensors are located, may correct weather conditions when selecting pedal movement during this time is the issue. the alert timing. The range of normal and the brake pedal should selectable alert timing may not be continue to be applied as needed. appropriate for all drivers and Active Emergency IBA will automatically disengage driving conditions. Braking System only when the brake pedal is released. If your vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Control (ACC) it also has the Active changing the FCA timing setting Emergency Braking System, which { Warning automatically changes the following includes Intelligent Brake gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). Assist (IBA) and the Automatic IBA may increase vehicle braking Collision Preparation (ACP) System. in situations when it may not be Unnecessary Alerts These systems can provide a boost necessary. You could block the FCA may provide unnecessary to braking or automatically brake the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles vehicle to help avoid or lessen the your foot off the brake pedal and in other lanes, objects that are not severity of crashes when driving in a then apply the brakes as needed. vehicles, or shadows. These alerts forward gear. are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Automatic Collision Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Preparation (ACP) System If ACP detects it is about to crash When driving in a forward gear . Detect a vehicle ahead on with the vehicle you are following above 9 km/h (5 mph), ACP may winding or hilly roads. that is moving or has come to a stop, and the brakes have not been help reduce crash damage by . Detect a stopped or applying the brakes. It has a applied, it may automatically brake slow-moving vehicle or other hard. This can help to reduce crash detection range of approximately 60 object ahead. m (197 ft). This front automatic damage and it may even help to braking can only occur if a vehicle is . Detect a vehicle when avoid some very low speed crashes. detected. This is shown by the FCA weather limits visibility, such Automatic Braking may slow the vehicle ahead indicator being lit. as in fog, rain, or snow. In vehicle to a complete stop to try to See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) these situations, ACP sensor avoid a potential crash. The vehicle System on page 9-46. performance is limited. will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm Complete attention is always press of the accelerator pedal will { Warning required while driving, and you also release Automatic Braking. should be ready to take action ACP is an emergency crash and apply the brakes and/or steer { Warning preparation feature and is not the vehicle to avoid crashes. designed to avoid crashes. Do Automatic Braking may not rely on ACP to brake the automatically brake the vehicle Brake Preparation vehicle. suddenly in situations where it is ACP may not: When quickly approaching a vehicle unexpected and undesired. ahead, Brake Preparation reduces It could respond to a turning . Respond to stopped vehicles, brake response time by having the vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, pedestrians, or animals. brake system prepared for driver and other non-moving objects. To braking to occur more rapidly. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Side Blind Zone Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Alert (SBZA) override Automatic Braking, firmly If equipped, the SBZA system is a check mirrors, glance over your press the accelerator pedal, if it is lane-changing aid that assists shoulder, and use the turn safe to do so. drivers with avoiding crashes that signals. occur with vehicles in the side blind Automatic Braking can be disabled zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA SBZA Detection Zones or reduced through vehicle warning display will light up in the personalization. See the “Auto corresponding outside side mirror Collision Preparation” portion of and will flash if the turn signal is on. “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization on { Warning page 5-38. SBZA does not alert the driver to { Warning vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, Using the Automatic Collision pedestrians, bicyclists, Preparation System while towing or animals. It may not provide a trailer could cause you to lose alerts when changing lanes under control of the vehicle and crash. all driving conditions. Failure to Turn the system off when towing use proper care when changing The SBZA sensor covers a zone of a trailer. lanes may result in injury, death, approximately one lane over from or vehicle damage. Before both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m making a lane change, always (11 ft). The height of the zone is (Continued) approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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zone starts at approximately the right side mirror display will light up of the vehicle. This is normal system middle of the vehicle and goes back if a vehicle is detected in that blind operation; the vehicle does not need 5 m (16 ft). zone. If the turn signal is activated service. in the same direction of a detected How the System Works SBZA may not always alert the vehicle, this display will flash as an driver to vehicles in the side blind The SBZA symbol lights up in the extra warning not to change lanes. zone, especially in wet conditions. side mirrors when the system SBZA can be disabled through The system does not need to be detects a vehicle in the next lane vehicle personalization. See serviced. The system may light up over that is in the side blind zone. “Collision/Detection Systems” under due to guardrails, signs, trees, This indicates it may be unsafe to Vehicle Personalization on shrubs, and other non-moving change lanes. Before making a lane page 5-38. If SBZA is disabled by objects. This is normal system change, check the SBZA display, the driver, the SBZA mirror displays operation; the vehicle does not need check mirrors, glance over your will not light up. service. shoulder, and use the turn signals. When the System Does Not SBZA may not operate when the Seem to Work Properly SBZA sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper are SBZA displays may not come on covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, when passing a vehicle quickly or or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For when towing a trailer. The SBZA cleaning instructions, see "Washing detection zones that extend back Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on from the side of the vehicle do not Display Display page 10-72. If the DIC still displays move further back when a trailer is the system unavailable message towed. Use caution while changing When the vehicle is started, both after cleaning both sides of the outside mirror SBZA displays will lanes when towing a trailer. SBZA vehicle toward the rear corners of briefly come on to indicate the may alert to objects attached to the the vehicle, see your dealer. vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle, system is operating. When the or object extending out to either side vehicle is moving forward, the left or Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the SBZA displays do not light up when vehicles are in the blind zone { Warning Warning (Continued) and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take the vehicle The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your to your dealer. the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and may not: maintain proper vehicle position When SBZA is disabled for any within the lane, or vehicle reason other than the driver turning . Provide enough time to avoid a crash. damage, injury, or death could it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On occur. Always keep the option will not be available on the . Detect lane markings under windshield, headlamps, and personalization menu. poor weather or visibility camera sensors clean and in Radio Frequency Information conditions. This can occur if good repair. Do not use LDW in the windshield or headlamps bad weather conditions. See Radio Frequency Statement on are blocked by dirt, snow, page 13-12. or ice; if they are not in proper condition; or if the sun How the System Works shines directly into the Lane Departure The LDW camera sensor is on the camera. Warning (LDW) windshield ahead of the rearview . Detect road edges. If equipped, LDW may help avoid mirror. crashes due to unintentional lane . Detect lanes on winding or To turn LDW on and off, press @ on departures. It may provide an alert if hilly roads. the instrument panel to the left of the vehicle is crossing a lane If LDW only detects lane the steering wheel. The control without using a turn signal in that markings on one side of the road, indicator will light when LDW is on. direction. LDW uses a camera it will only warn you when sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or departing the lane on the side greater. where it has detected a lane (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the Use of the recommended fuel is an windshield may help. important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When LDW alerts may occur due to tar driving in the U.S. and Canada, to marks, shadows, cracks in the road, help keep the engine clean and @ temporary or construction lane When LDW is on, is green if maintain optimum vehicle markings, or other road LDW is available to warn of a lane performance, we recommend using imperfections. This is normal system departure. If the vehicle crosses a TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. operation; the vehicle does not need detected lane marking without using See www.toptiergas.com for a list of service. Turn LDW off if these the turn signal in that direction, @ TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. conditions continue. changes to amber and flashes. Additionally, there will be three beeps on the right or left, depending on the lane departure direction. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The system may not detect lanes as well when there are: . Close vehicles ahead. . Sudden lighting changes, such as when driving through tunnels. . Banked roads. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, available in some cities. If these malfunction indicator lamp may turn E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasolines comply with the on. If this occurs, see your dealer vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on previously described specification, for service. page 9-55. then they are acceptable to use. Use regular unleaded gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and California Fuel meeting ASTM specification D4814 other fuels containing more than Requirements with a posted octane rating of 87 or 15% ethanol must be used only in If the vehicle is certified to meet higher. Do not use gasoline with an FlexFuel vehicles. California Emissions Standards, it is octane rating below 87, as it may designed to operate on fuels that cause engine damage and will lower { Caution meet California specifications. See fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing the underhood emission control Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol. It can corrode metal label. If this fuel is not available in Use summer and winter fuels in the parts in the fuel system and also states adopting California Emissions appropriate season. The fuels damage plastic and rubber parts. Standards, the vehicle will operate industry automatically modifies the That damage would not be satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel for the appropriate season. covered under the vehicle federal specifications, but emission If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for warranty. control system performance might long periods of time, driving or be affected. The malfunction starting could be affected. Drive the indicator lamp could turn on and the Some gasolines, mainly high octane vehicle until the fuel is at one-half vehicle may not pass a smog-check racing gasolines, can contain an tank or less, then refuel with the test. See Malfunction Indicator octane-enhancing additive called current seasonal fuel. Lamp on page 5-17. If this occurs, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese return to your authorized dealer for Prohibited Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use diagnosis. If it is determined that the gasolines and/or fuel additives with Gasolines containing oxygenates condition is caused by the type of MMT as they can reduce spark plug such as ethers and ethanol, as well fuel used, repairs may not be life and affect emission control as reformulated gasolines, are covered by the vehicle warranty. system performance. The Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by the fuel if the ethanol content is General Motors. It is available at greater than 85%. Fuel mixtures that Countries your dealer. do not meet ASTM or CGSB If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or specifications can affect driveability outside the U.S. or Canada, the FlexFuel. and could cause the malfunction proper fuel might be hard to find. indicator lamp to come on. Check regional auto club or fuel E85 or FlexFuel The starting characteristics of E85 retail brand websites for availability or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for in the country where driving. Never Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use when temperatures fall below use leaded gasoline, fuel containing use either unleaded gasoline or fuel −18°C (0°F). Use gasoline or add methanol, manganese, or any other containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). gasoline to the E85 or FlexFuel. fuel not recommended. Costly All other vehicles should use only repairs caused by use of improper the unleaded gasoline as described Because E85 or FlexFuel has less fuel would not be covered by the in Fuel on page 9-53. energy per liter (gallon) than vehicle warranty. gasoline, the vehicle will need to be The use of E85 or FlexFuel is refilled more often. See Filling the encouraged when the vehicle is Tank on page 9-56. Fuel Additives designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel is made from renewable sources. To keep fuel systems clean, TOP { Caution TIER Detergent Gasoline is To help locate fuel stations that recommended. See Fuel on carry E85 or FlexFuel, the U.S. Some additives are not page 9-53. Department of Energy has an compatible with E85 or FlexFuel If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is alternative fuel website. See and can harm the vehicle's fuel not available, one bottle of Fuel www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/ system. Do not add anything to System Treatment PLUS added to stations. E85 or FlexFuel. Damage caused the fuel tank at every engine oil E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM by additives would not be covered change can help. Fuel System Specification D 5798 or CAN/ by the vehicle warranty. Treatment PLUS is the only CGSB–3.512 in Canada. Do not use Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Caution Warning (Continued)
Do not use fuel containing . Keep sparks, flames, and methanol. It can corrode metal smoking materials away parts in the fuel system and also from fuel. damage plastic and rubber parts. . Do not leave the fuel pump That damage would not be unattended. covered under the vehicle . Do not reenter the vehicle warranty. while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the Filling the Tank fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. The fuel cap is behind the fuel door { Warning on the passenger side of the . Fuel can spray out if the fuel vehicle. To open the fuel door, push cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn and release the rearward center This spray can happen if the edge of the door. violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is death. more likely in hot weather. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise . To help avoid injuries to you Open the fuel cap slowly and to remove. If the vehicle has E85 and others, read and follow wait for any hiss noise to stop fuel capability, the fuel cap will be all the instructions on the fuel then unscrew the cap all yellow and state that E85 or pump island. the way. gasoline can be used. See E85 or FlexFuel on page 9-55. While . Turn off the engine when refueling, hang the fuel cap from the refueling. hook on the fuel door. Reinstall the (Continued) cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the cap is not properly installed, the malfunction indicator lamp may Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) come on. See Malfunction Indicator . Lamp on page 5-17. of fuel cap may not fit properly, Remove the container from may cause the malfunction the vehicle, trunk, or pickup Do not top off or overfill the tank and indicator lamp to light, and could bed before filling. wait a few seconds before removing damage the fuel tank and . the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Place the container on the emissions system. See ground. surfaces as soon as possible. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Exterior Care on page 10-72. . Place the nozzle inside the fill page 5-17. opening of the container { Warning before dispensing fuel, and Filling a Portable Fuel keep it in contact with the fill If a fire starts while you are Container opening until filling is refueling, do not remove the complete. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by . { Warning Fill the container no more shutting off the pump or by than 95% full to allow for notifying the station attendant. Filling a portable fuel container expansion. Leave the area immediately. while it is in the vehicle can cause . Do not smoke, light matches, fuel vapors that can ignite either or use lighters while by static electricity or other pumping fuel. { Caution means. You or others could be . Avoid using cell phones or badly burned and the vehicle other electronic devices. If a new fuel cap is needed, be could be damaged. Always: sure to get the right type of cap . Use approved fuel from your dealer. The wrong type containers. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Do not tow a trailer during the Towing first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent { Warning damage to the engine, axle, General Towing or other parts. When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of Information . Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most been designed for the vehicle. window is open. Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. dealer for assistance with preparing . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). When towing a trailer: the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read Shift the transmission to a lower . Do not drive with the liftgate, the entire section before towing a gear if the transmission shifts trunk/hatch, or rear-most trailer. too often under heavy loads and/ window open. or hilly conditions. For towing a disabled vehicle, see . Fully open the air outlets on Towing the Vehicle on page 10-70. . Do not use Adaptive Cruise or under the instrument For towing the vehicle behind Control when towing. panel. another vehicle such as a motor . home, see Recreational Vehicle The Automatic Collision . Also adjust the climate Towing on page 10-70. Preparation System should be control system to a setting set to Off when towing. See that brings in only outside air. Driving Characteristics Active Emergency Braking See “Climate Control System on page 9-48. Systems in the Index. and Towing Tips ” . Turn off Park Assist when For more information about Driving with a Trailer towing. Carbon Monoxide, see Engine When towing a trailer: Exhaust on page 9-24. . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing amount of experience. The Caution (Continued) More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The longer and not as responsive as the The vehicle could be damaged. combination will not accelerate as vehicle itself. Get acquainted with Avoid making very sharp turns quickly and is longer so it is the handling and braking of the rig while trailering. necessary to go much farther before setting out for the open road. beyond the passed vehicle before Before starting, check all trailer hitch returning to the lane. When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety wider turns than normal. Do this so chains, electrical connectors, lamps, Backing Up the trailer will not strike soft tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has Hold the bottom of the steering shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, electric brakes, start the wheel with one hand. To move the or other objects. Avoid jerky or combination moving and then apply trailer to the left, move that hand to sudden maneuvers. Signal well in the trailer brake controller by hand the left. To move the trailer to the advance. to be sure the brakes work. right, move your hand to the right. If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn During the trip, check occasionally Always back up slowly and, out, the arrows on the instrument to be sure that the load is secure if possible, have someone cluster will still flash for turns. It is and the lamps and any trailer guide you. important to check occasionally to brakes still work. be sure the trailer bulbs are still Making Turns working. Following Distance Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the { Caution Reduce speed and shift to a lower vehicle ahead as you would when Making very sharp turns while driving the vehicle without a trailer. gear before starting down a long or trailering could cause the trailer to This can help to avoid heavy steep downgrade. If the come in contact with the vehicle. braking and sudden turns. transmission is not shifted down, the (Continued) brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if apply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts too often { Warning into P (Park). under heavy loads and/or hilly 5. Release the brake pedal. conditions. Parking the vehicle on a hill with When towing at high altitude on the trailer attached can be Leaving After Parking on a Hill steep uphill grades, consider the dangerous. If something goes 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. following: Engine coolant will boil at wrong, the rig could start to move. 2. Start the engine. a lower temperature than at normal People can be injured, and both altitudes. If the engine is turned off the vehicle and the trailer can be 3. Shift into a gear. immediately after towing at high damaged. When possible, always 4. Release the parking brake. altitude on steep uphill grades, the park the rig on a flat surface. vehicle may show signs similar to 5. Let up on the brake pedal. engine overheating. To avoid this, If parking the rig on a hill: 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is let the engine run while parked, clear of the chocks. preferably on level ground, with the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do automatic transmission in P (Park) not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn 7. Stop and have someone pick up for a few minutes before turning the the wheels into the curb if facing and store the chocks. engine off. If the overheat warning downhill or into traffic if facing Maintenance when Trailer comes on, see Engine Overheating uphill. Towing on page 10-18. 2. Have someone place chocks The vehicle needs service more under the trailer wheels. often when pulling a trailer. See 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance Schedule on place, release the regular brakes page 11-3. Things that are until the chocks absorb the load. especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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lubricant, belts, cooling system, and It should never weigh more than Weight of the Trailer Tongue brake system. It is a good idea to 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can The tongue load (1) of any trailer is inspect these before and during be too heavy. an important weight to measure the trip. It depends on how the rig is used. because it affects the total gross Check periodically to see that all For example, speed, altitude, road weight of the vehicle. The Gross hitch nuts and bolts are tight. grades, outside temperature, and Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the how much the vehicle is used to pull curb weight of the vehicle, any Trailer Towing (Bi-Fuel) a trailer are all important. It can cargo carried in it, and the people depend on any special equipment who will be riding in the vehicle. The vehicle is neither designed nor on the vehicle, and the amount of If there are a lot of options, intended to tow a trailer. tongue weight the vehicle can carry. equipment, passengers, or cargo in See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Trailer Towing (All except later in this section. weight the vehicle can carry, which Bi-Fuel) Maximum trailer weight is calculated will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, Before pulling a trailer, three assuming only the driver is in the the tongue load must be added to important considerations have to do tow vehicle and it has all the the GVW because the vehicle will with weight: required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional be carrying that weight, too. See . Weight of the trailer. equipment, passengers, and cargo Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. . Weight of the trailer tongue. in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer . Total weight on your vehicle's weight. tires. Ask your dealer for trailering Weight of the Trailer information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13-3. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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on the Tire and Loading Information exhaust can get into the vehicle. label. See Vehicle Load Limits on See Engine Exhaust on page 9-10. Make sure not to go over page 9-24. the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer Safety Chains tongue. Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Towing Equipment safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue Hitches from contacting the road if it Use the correct hitch equipment. becomes separated from the hitch. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to The trailer tongue (1) should weigh assistance. drag on the ground. 10 % of the total loaded trailer . The rear bumper on the vehicle weight (2). is not intended for hitches. Do Trailer Brakes not attach rental hitches or other After loading the trailer, weigh the Does the trailer have its own bumper-type hitches to it. Use trailer and then the tongue, brakes? Be sure to read and follow separately, to see if the weights are only a frame-mounted hitch that the instructions for the trailer brakes proper. If they are not, adjustments does not attach to the bumper. so they are installed, adjusted, and might be made by moving some . Will any holes be made in the maintained properly. items around in the trailer. body of the vehicle when the Because the vehicle has antilock Total Weight on Your Vehicle's trailer hitch is installed? If so, brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's seal the holes when the hitch is brake system. If this is done, both Tires removed. If the holes are not brake systems will not work well or sealed, dirt, water, and deadly Be sure the vehicle's tires are at all. inflated to the upper limit for cold carbon monoxide (CO) from the tires. These numbers can be found Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment
{ Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-31 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-31. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Washer Fluid ...... 10-19 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Vehicle Care Brakes ...... 10-20 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid ...... 10-21 Lamps ...... 10-28 Battery ...... 10-22 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-29 General Information Starter Switch Check ...... 10-23 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-30 General Information ...... 10-2 Automatic Transmission Shift California Proposition Lock Control Function Electrical System 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Check ...... 10-24 High Voltage Devices and California Perchlorate Ignition Transmission Lock Wiring ...... 10-30 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Check ...... 10-24 Electrical System Accessories and Park Brake and P (Park) Overload ...... 10-31 Modifications ...... 10-3 Mechanism Check ...... 10-24 Fuses ...... 10-31 Vehicle Checks Wiper Blade Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement ...... 10-25 Block ...... 10-32 Doing Your Own Instrument Panel Fuse Service Work ...... 10-3 Headlamp Aiming Block ...... 10-36 Hood ...... 10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Engine Compartment Wheels and Tires Overview ...... 10-5 Bulb Replacement Tires ...... 10-38 Engine Oil ...... 10-8 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 All-Season Tires ...... 10-39 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 Winter Tires ...... 10-39 Automatic Transmission High Intensity Discharge Summer Tires ...... 10-39 Fluid ...... 10-12 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-26 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-40 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12 LED Lighting ...... 10-26 Tire Designations ...... 10-42 Cooling System ...... 10-14 Headlamps, Front Turn Tire Terminology and Engine Coolant ...... 10-15 Signal, Sidemarker, and Definitions ...... 10-42 Engine Overheating ...... 10-18 Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Tire Pressure ...... 10-45 Overheated Engine Tire Pressure for High-Speed Protection Operation ...... 10-46 Operating Mode ...... 10-19 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information System ...... 10-47 Exterior Care ...... 10-72 Tire Pressure Monitor Interior Care ...... 10-77 For service and parts needs, visit Operation ...... 10-48 Floor Mats ...... 10-80 your dealer. You will receive Tire Inspection ...... 10-51 genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tire Rotation ...... 10-51 and supported service people. When It Is Time for New Genuine GM parts have one of Tires ...... 10-53 these marks: Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...... 10-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-56 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-57 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-57 Tire Chains ...... 10-58 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 Tire Changing ...... 10-60 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-65 Jump Starting Jump Starting ...... 10-66 California Proposition Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-70 65 Warning Recreational Vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Towing ...... 10-70 one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered { Warning California Perchlorate by the vehicle warranty. Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have Certain types of automotive installation or use of non GM the proper knowledge, service applications, such as airbag ‐ certified parts, including control manual, tools, or parts. Always initiators, safety belt pretensioners, module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures and lithium batteries contained in not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for service work. Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Modifications using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13-11. can affect vehicle performance and page 3-31. safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release service work, see Airbag System To open the hood: handle. The handle is under the Check on page 3-32. front edge of the hood near the Keep a record with all parts receipts center. Push the handle to the and list the mileage and the date of right and at the same time raise any service work performed. See the hood. Maintenance Records on To close the hood: page 11-13. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure 1. Pull the hood release lever with all the filler caps are properly { Caution this symbol on it. It is inside the installed. Even small amounts of vehicle on the lower side of the 2. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) instrument panel. contamination can cause damage above the vehicle and release it to vehicle systems. Do not allow so it fully latches. Check to contaminants to contact the fluids, make sure the hood is firmly reservoir caps, or dipsticks. closed. Repeat the process if necessary. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Engine Compartment Overview
2.5L L4 Engine Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of 9. Battery (Under Cover). See page 10-12. View). See Cooling System on Battery on page 10-22. 2. Engine Cover. page 10-14. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 6. Transmission Fluid Cap. See Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Oil on page 10-8. Automatic Transmission Fluid on on page 10-19. page 10-12. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Oil on page 10-8. 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Block on page 10-32. Brakes on page 10-20. 8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-15. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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3.6L V6 Engine Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil page 10-12. Block on page 10-32. It is a good idea to check the engine 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Oil on page 10-8. Engine Oil get an accurate reading, the vehicle 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine To ensure proper engine must be on level ground. The Oil on page 10-8. performance and long life, careful engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. attention must be paid to engine oil. See Engine Compartment Overview 4. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Following these simple, but on page 10-5 for the location of the View). See Cooling System on important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick. page 10-14. your investment: Obtaining an accurate oil level 5. Engine Cover. . Always use engine oil approved reading is essential: 6. Transmission Fluid Cap and to the proper specification and of 1. If the engine has been running Dipstick (Out of View). See the proper viscosity grade. See recently, turn off the engine and Automatic Transmission Fluid on “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” allow several minutes for the oil page 10-12. in this section. to drain back into the oil pan. 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See . Check the engine oil level Checking the oil level too soon Brakes on page 10-20. regularly and maintain the after engine shutoff will not proper oil level. See Checking provide an accurate oil level 8. Coolant Surge Tank and “ Engine Oil and When to Add reading. Pressure Cap. See Engine ” “ Engine Oil in this section. Coolant on page 10-15. ” . Change the engine oil at the { Warning 9. Battery (Under Cover). See appropriate time. See Engine Oil Battery on page 10-22. Life System on page 10-10. The engine oil dipstick handle 10. Windshield Washer Fluid may be hot; it could burn you. . Always dispose of engine oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Use a towel or glove to touch the properly. See What to Do with on page 10-19. “ dipstick handle. Used Oil” in this section. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Vehicle Care 10-9
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil with a clean paper towel or cloth, { Caution Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil Remove it again, keeping the tip Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. down, and check the level. levels above or below the acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and When to Add Engine Oil shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-11. to the engine. If you find that you Specification have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils operating range, i.e., the engine ® has so much oil that the oil level with the dexos1 approved certification mark. Engine oils gets above the upper mark that meeting the requirements for the shows the proper operating vehicle should have the dexos1 2.5L L4 Shown, 3.6L V6 Similar range, the engine could be approved certification mark. This damaged. You should drain out If the oil is below the cross-hatched certification mark indicates that the the excess oil or limit driving of oil has been approved to the dexos1 area at the tip of the dipstick, add the vehicle and seek a service 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil specification. See professional to remove the and then recheck the level. See www.gmdexos.com. excess amount of oil. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine See Engine Compartment Overview oil crankcase capacity, see on page 10-5 for the location of the Capacities and Specifications on engine oil fill cap. page 12-2. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
viscosity grade, always select an oil containing used engine oil. See the { Caution of the correct specification. See manufacturer's warnings about the “Specification” earlier in this section use and disposal of oil products. Failure to use the recommended for more information. engine oil can result in engine Used oil can be a threat to the damage not covered by the Engine Oil Additives/Engine environment. If you change your vehicle warranty. Check with your Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dealer or service provider on Do not add anything to the oil. The whether the oil is approved to the dispose of oil by putting it in the recommended oils with the dexos trash or pouring it on the ground, dexos1 specification. specification and displaying the into sewers, or into streams or dexos certification mark are all that bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Viscosity Grade is needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil. engine protection. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 3.6L V6 engine. Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine damage not covered by the When to Change Engine Oil engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine. vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system SAE 0W-20 may be used as an that indicates when to change the alternative. What to Do with Used Oil engine oil and filter. This is based Cold Temperature Operation: In an Used engine oil contains certain on a combination of factors which area of extreme cold, where the elements that can be unhealthy for include engine revolutions, engine temperature falls below −29°C (−20° your skin and could even cause temperature, and miles driven. F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used cancer. Do not let used oil stay on Based on driving conditions, the for the 3.6L V6 engine. An oil of this your skin for very long. Clean your mileage at which an oil change is viscosity grade will provide easier skin and nails with soap and water, indicated can vary considerably. For cold starting for the engine at or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil life system to work properly, extremely low temperatures. When properly dispose of clothing or rags the system must be reset every time selecting an oil of the appropriate the oil is changed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Vehicle Care 10-11
When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset that oil life has been diminished, it Life System accurately until the next oil indicates that an oil change is change. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the The oil life system can also be reset OIL SOON message comes on. See as follows: Engine Oil Messages on page 5-31. system can calculate the next Change the oil as soon as possible engine oil change. To reset the 1. Turn the ignition on with the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). system: engine off. It is possible that, if driving under 1. Using the DIC controls on the 2. Fully press and release the the best conditions, the oil life right side of the steering wheel, accelerator pedal three times system might indicate that an oil display REMAINING OIL LIFE within five seconds. change is not necessary for up to a on the DIC. See Driver year. The engine oil and filter must Information Center (DIC) on If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL be changed at least once a year page 5-26. When remaining oil SOON message is not on, the and at this time the system must be life is low, the CHANGE system is reset. reset. Your dealer has trained ENGINE OIL SOON message The system is reset when the service people who will perform this will appear on the display. See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON work and reset the system. It is also Engine Oil Messages on message is off. important to check the oil regularly page 5-31. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON over the course of an oil drain V interval and keep it at the proper 2. Press on the DIC controls and message comes back on when the level. hold down for a few seconds to vehicle is started, the engine oil life clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL system has not been reset. Repeat If the system is ever reset SOON message and reset the the procedure. accidentally, the oil must be oil life at 100%. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. Be careful not to reset the oil life Remember to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time system whenever the oil is changed. other than after the oil is Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
Automatic Transmission Change the fluid at the intervals How to Inspect the Engine Air listed in Maintenance Schedule on Cleaner/Filter Fluid page 11-3, and be sure to use the To inspect the air cleaner/filter, How to Check Automatic fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11. remove the filter from the vehicle Transmission Fluid and lightly shake the filter to release It is not necessary to check the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter loose dust and dirt. If the filter transmission fluid level. remains covered with dirt, a new A transmission fluid leak is the only The engine air cleaner/filter is in the filter is required. reason for fluid loss. If a leak engine compartment on the occurs, take the vehicle to your passenger side of the vehicle. See dealer service department and have Engine Compartment Overview on it repaired as soon as possible. page 10-5 for more information on location. There is a special procedure for checking and changing the When to Inspect the Engine Air transmission fluid. Because this Cleaner/Filter procedure is difficult, you should have this done at your dealer Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the service department. Contact your scheduled maintenance intervals dealer for additional information or and replace it at the first oil change the procedure can be found in the after each 90 000 km (60,000 mi) interval. See Maintenance Schedule service manual. To purchase a 2.5L L4 Engine service manual, see Service on page 11-3. If you are driving in Publications Ordering Information dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the 1. Screws filter at each engine oil change. on page 13-11. 2. Secondary Air Hose (If Equipped) 3. Electrical Connector 4. Air Duct Clamp Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To inspect or replace the engine air 3. Disconnect the secondary air cleaner/filter: hose (2) (if equipped). 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 4. Disconnect the electrical page 10-4. connector (3). 2. Remove the screws (1) on top of 5. Disconnect the outlet duct by the engine air cleaner/filter loosening the air duct clamp (4). housing. 6. Lift the filter cover housing away 3. Disconnect the secondary air from the engine air cleaner/filter hose (2) (if equipped). housing. 4. Disconnect the electrical 7. Pull out the filter. connector (3). 3.6L V6 Engine 8. Inspect or replace the engine air 5. Disconnect the outlet duct by cleaner/filter. loosening the air duct clamp (4). 1. Screws 9. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall 6. Lift the filter cover housing away 2. Secondary Air Hose (If the filter cover housing. from the engine air cleaner/filter Equipped) housing. 3. Electrical Connector { Warning 4. Air Duct Clamp 7. Pull out the filter. To inspect or replace the engine air Operating the engine with the air 8. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: cleaner/filter off can cause you or cleaner/filter. others to be burned. The air 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 9. Reverse Steps 2 5 to reinstall cleaner not only cleans the air; it – page 10-4. the filter cover housing. helps to stop flames if the engine 2. Remove the screws (1) on top of backfires. Use caution when the engine air cleaner/filter working on the engine and do not housing. drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving.
Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct 2.5L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine working temperature. 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) of View) 2. Coolant Surge Tank and 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Pressure Cap
{ Warning
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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What to Use { Warning Caution (Continued)
Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use { Warning other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. other liquid to the cooling system you can be burned. can be dangerous. Plain water Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant and other liquids, can boil before leak. If you run the engine, it the proper coolant mixture will. The cooling system in the vehicle is could lose all coolant. That could The coolant warning system is set filled with DEX-COOL® engine cause an engine fire, and you for the proper coolant mixture. coolant. This coolant is designed to could be burned. Get any leak remain in the vehicle for 5 years or With plain water or the wrong fixed before you drive the vehicle. 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever mixture, the engine could get too occurs first. hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine The following explains the cooling { Caution could catch fire and you or others system and how to check and add could be burned. Use a 50/ coolant when it is low. If there is a 50 mixture of clean, drinkable Using coolant other than problem with engine overheating, ® water and DEX-COOL coolant. DEX-COOL can cause see Engine Overheating on premature engine, heater core, page 10-18. or radiator corrosion. In addition, Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, the engine coolant could require drinkable water and DEX-COOL changing sooner. Any repairs coolant. If using this mixture, would not be covered by the nothing else needs to be added. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-16 Vehicle Care
This mixture: If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) level is not at or above the mark . Gives freezing protection down pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of to −37°C (−34°F), outside proper mixture of engine coolant temperature. clean drinkable water and for the cooling system. See DEX-COOL coolant. . Gives boiling protection up to Recommended Fluids and 129°C (265°F), engine Lubricants on page 11-11. Be sure the cooling system is cool temperature. before this is done. If no coolant is visible in the coolant . Protects against rust and Never dispose of engine coolant by corrosion. putting it in the trash, pouring it on surge tank, add coolant as follows: the ground, or into sewers, streams, . Will not damage aluminum parts. How to Add Coolant to the or bodies of water. Have the coolant Coolant Surge Tank . Help keep the proper engine changed by an authorized service temperature. center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used { Caution coolant disposal. This will help { Caution This vehicle has a specific protect the environment and your coolant fill procedure. Failure to If improper coolant mixture, health. follow this procedure could cause inhibitors, or additives are used in the engine to overheat and be the vehicle cooling system, the Checking Coolant severely damaged. engine could overheat and be The vehicle must be on a level damaged. Too much water in the surface when checking the coolant mixture can freeze and crack level. If no problem is found, check to see engine cooling parts. The repairs Check to see if coolant is visible in if coolant is visible in the coolant would not be covered by the the coolant surge tank. If the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but vehicle warranty. Use only the inside the coolant surge tank is the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark, add a 50/ (Continued) boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Vehicle Care 10-17
and DEX-COOL coolant at the will allow any pressure still left to coolant surge tank, but be sure the { Warning be vented out the cooling system, including the discharge hose. You can be burned if you spill coolant surge tank pressure cap, is 2. Keep turning the pressure cap cool before you do it. coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol slowly and remove it. { Warning and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill Steam and scalding liquids from a coolant on a hot engine. hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling { Caution system, including the coolant 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with surge tank pressure cap and the proper DEX-COOL coolant In cold weather, water can freeze upper radiator hose, is no mixture to the indicated and crack the engine, radiator, longer hot. level mark. heater core, and other parts. Use Turn the pressure cap slowly the recommended coolant and counterclockwise about the proper coolant mixture. one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-18 Vehicle Care
4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating pressure cap off, start the { Caution engine and let it run until you There is a coolant temperature can feel the upper radiator hose gauge on the instrument cluster that Running the engine without getting hot. Watch out for the indicates an overheated engine coolant may cause damage or a engine cooling fans. condition. See Engine Coolant fire. Vehicle damage would not be Temperature Gauge on page 5-14. covered by the vehicle warranty. By this time, the coolant level If the decision is made not to lift the See Overheated Engine inside the coolant surge tank Protection Operating Mode on may be lower. If the level is hood when this warning appears, page 10-19 for information on lower, add more of the proper get service help right away. See driving to a safe place in an DEX-COOL coolant mixture to Roadside Assistance Program on the coolant surge tank until the page 13-5. emergency. level reaches the indicated If the decision is made to lift the level mark. hood, make sure the vehicle is If Steam Is Coming from the 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. parked on a level surface. Engine Compartment Check the level in the coolant surge Then check to see if the engine See Overheated Engine Protection tank when the cooling system has cooling fans are running. If the Operating Mode on page 10-19 for cooled down. If the coolant is not at engine is overheating, the fans information on driving to a safe the proper level, repeat Steps 1– should be running. If not, do not place in an emergency. 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. continue to run the engine and have If the coolant still is not at the proper the vehicle serviced. level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Vehicle Care 10-19
If No Steam Is Coming from If the coolant temperature gauge is Overheated Engine the Engine Compartment no longer in the overheat zone, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to Protection If an engine overheat warning is drive the vehicle slowly for about Operating Mode displayed but no steam can be seen 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle This emergency operating mode or heard, the problem might not be distance from the vehicle in front. too serious. Sometimes the engine allows the vehicle to be driven to a If the warning does not come back safe place in an emergency can get a little too hot when the on, continue to drive normally and vehicle: situation. If an overheated engine have the cooling system checked condition exists, an overheat . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. for proper fill and function. protection mode which alternates . Stops after high-speed driving. If the warning continues, pull over, firing groups of cylinders helps stop, and park the vehicle prevent engine damage. In this . Idles for long periods in traffic. right away. mode, there is significant loss in . Tows a trailer. power and engine performance. If there is no sign of steam, idle the If the overheat warning displays with engine for three minutes while The engine coolant temperature no sign of steam: parked. If the warning is still gauge indicates if an overheat 1. Turn the air conditioning off. displayed, turn off the engine until it condition exists. Driving extended cools down. Also, see Overheated distances and/or towing a trailer in 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Engine Protection Operating Mode the overheat protection mode temperature and to the highest on page 10-19. should be avoided. fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. Washer Fluid 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or What to Use N (Neutral), and let the When windshield washer fluid is engine idle. needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-20 Vehicle Care
use. If operating the vehicle in an heard all the time when the vehicle area where the temperature may fall Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the below freezing, use a fluid that has brake pedal firmly. . sufficient protection against Do not mix water with freezing. ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution { Warning to freeze and damage the Adding Washer Fluid The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to . When using concentrated a crash. When the brake wear washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced. adding water. . Fill the washer fluid tank only Open the cap with the washer three-quarters full when it is symbol on it. Add washer fluid until very cold. This allows for fluid { Caution the tank is full. See Engine expansion if freezing occurs, Continuing to drive with worn-out Compartment Overview on which could damage the tank page 10-5 for reservoir location. if it is completely full. brake pads could result in costly brake repair. { Caution Brakes Some driving conditions or climates . Do not use engine coolant can cause a brake squeal when the (antifreeze) in the windshield This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly washer. It can damage the brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean windshield washer system indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. and paint. warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. (Continued) The sound can come and go or be Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Vehicle Care 10-21
Properly torqued wheel nuts are if the vehicle is to have really good Engine Compartment Overview on necessary to help prevent brake braking. The vehicle was designed page 10-5 for the location of the pulsation. When tires are rotated, and tested with top-quality brake reservoir. inspect brake pads for wear and parts. When parts of the braking There are only two reasons why the evenly tighten wheel nuts in the system are replaced, be sure to get brake fluid level in the reservoir proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. might go down: specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly. For example, . The brake fluid level goes down installing disc brake pads that are because of normal brake lining Brake pads should be replaced as wear. When new linings are complete sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and installed, the fluid level goes Brake Pedal Travel rear brakes — for the worse. The back up. braking performance expected can See your dealer if the brake pedal . A fluid leak in the brake change in many other ways if the does not return to normal height, hydraulic system can also cause wrong replacement brake parts are or if there is a rapid increase in a low fluid level. Have the brake installed. pedal travel. This could be a sign hydraulic system fixed, since a that brake service might be leak means that sooner or later required. Brake Fluid the brakes will not work well. Brake Adjustment Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Every time the brakes are applied, If fluid is added when the linings are with or without the vehicle moving, worn, there will be too much fluid the brakes adjust for wear. when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, Replacing Brake System Parts as necessary, only when work is The braking system on a vehicle is The brake master cylinder reservoir done on the brake hydraulic system. complex. Its many parts have to be is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as of top quality and work well together indicated on the reservoir cap. See Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Warning { Warning Caution (Continued)
If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the . If brake fluid is spilled on the can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the vehicle's painted surfaces, if the engine is hot enough. You brakes might not work well. This the paint finish can be or others could be burned, and could cause a crash. Always use damaged. Be careful not to the vehicle could be damaged. the proper brake fluid. spill brake fluid on the Add brake fluid only when work is vehicle. If you do, wash it off done on the brake hydraulic immediately. system. { Caution Battery . When the brake fluid falls to a low Using the wrong fluid can This vehicle has a standard 12-volt level, the brake warning light comes badly damage brake battery under the hood. See Engine on. See Brake System Warning hydraulic system parts. For Compartment Overview on Light on page 5-20. example, just a few drops of page 10-5. Refer to the replacement mineral-based oil, such as What to Add number shown on the original engine oil, in the brake battery label when a new 12-volt Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid hydraulic system can damage battery is needed. from a sealed container. See brake hydraulic system parts Recommended Fluids and so badly that they will have to Stop/Start System Lubricants on page 11-11. be replaced. Do not let If equipped with the 2.5L L4 Engine, someone put in the wrong Always clean the brake fluid the vehicle has a stop/start system kind of fluid. reservoir cap and the area around to shut off the engine to help the cap before removing it. This (Continued) conserve fuel. See Starting the helps keep dirt from entering the Engine on page 9-18. reservoir. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Vehicles with Stop/Start have an Remember to reconnect the battery Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt Warning (Continued) when ready to drive the vehicle. underhood battery. Installation of a standard 12-volt battery will result in known to the State of California to Starter Switch Check reduced 12-volt battery life. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. There is also an auxiliary AGM { Warning battery behind the access panel in the left rear of the trunk. This Vehicle Storage When you are doing this battery is for managing the stop/ inspection, the vehicle could start auxiliary loads and is not to be { Warning move suddenly. If the vehicle used for any other purpose. See moves, you or others could be your dealer if the auxiliary battery Batteries have acid that can burn injured. needs service. you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are When using a 12-volt battery 1. Before starting this check, be not careful. See Jump Starting on charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, sure there is enough room some chargers have an AGM page 10-66 for tips on working around the vehicle. battery setting on the charger. around a battery without If available, use the AGM setting on getting hurt. 2. Apply both the parking brake the charger, to limit charge voltage and the regular brake. to 14.8 volts. Infrequent Usage: Remove the Do not use the accelerator 12-volt battery black, negative (−) pedal, and be ready to turn off { Warning cable from the battery to keep the the engine immediately if it battery from running down. starts. Battery posts, terminals, and Extended Storage: Remove the 3. Try to start the engine in each related accessories contain lead gear. The vehicle should start and lead compounds, chemicals 12-volt battery black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). (Continued) battery trickle charger. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the service. engine. Without applying the Mechanism Check regular brake, try to move the Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with { Warning Shift Lock Control normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact When you are doing this check, Function Check your dealer for service. the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured { Warning Ignition Transmission and property could be damaged. Lock Check Make sure there is room in front When you are doing this of the vehicle in case it begins to inspection, the vehicle could If equipped with a key type ignition, roll. Be ready to apply the regular move suddenly. If the vehicle while parked and with the parking brake at once should the vehicle moves, you or others could be brake set, try to turn the ignition to begin to move. injured. LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the 1. Before starting this check, be . The ignition should turn to vehicle facing downhill. Keeping sure there is enough room LOCK/OFF only when the shift your foot on the regular brake, set around the vehicle. It should be lever is in P (Park). the parking brake. parked on a level surface. . The ignition key should come . To check the parking brake's 2. Apply the parking brake. Be out only in LOCK/OFF. holding ability: With the engine ready to apply the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is running and the transmission in immediately if the vehicle begins required. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot to move. pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. To check the P (Park) 3. With the latch open, pull the mechanism's holding ability: Caution (Continued) wiper blade down toward the With the engine running, shift to windshield far enough to release P (Park). Then release the the windshield. Any damage that it from the J-hooked end of the parking brake followed by the occurs would not be covered by wiper arm. regular brake. your warranty. Do not allow the 4. Remove the wiper blade. Contact your dealer if service is wiper arm to touch the windshield. required. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper To replace the wiper blade: blade replacement. Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the wiper assembly away Windshield wiper blades should be from the windshield. inspected for wear or cracking. It is a good idea to clean the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or when cleaning is ineffective, replace the wiper blade. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-12.
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Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the (Continued) wiper arm attaches. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement (HID) Lighting should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-30. { Warning the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure The high intensity discharge If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact lighting system operates at a very necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, Halogen Bulbs you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified { Warning technician service them. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you The vehicle may have HID drop or scratch the bulb. You or headlamps. After an HID headlamp others could be injured. Be sure bulb has been replaced, you may to read and follow the instructions notice that the beam is a slightly on the bulb package. different shade than it was originally. This is normal. LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Headlamps, Front Turn To replace one of the headlamp 6. Install a new bulb in the lamp Signal, Sidemarker, and bulbs: assembly. Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 7. Connect the electrical connector. page 10-4. 8. Replace the cap on the back of Base Headlamp Assembly 2. For the driver side bulb, remove the headlamp assembly by The base model vehicle has the windshield washer bottle turning it clockwise. halogen high/low-beam headlamps, filler neck by firmly pulling it 9. For the driver side, reinstall the a parking/turn signal lamp, and a straight up and out of the bottle. windshield washer bottle filler sidemarker lamp on the headlamp 3. Remove the cap from the back neck by firmly pushing it straight assembly. of the headlamp assembly by into the bottle. Ensure that the turning it counterclockwise. filler neck clip engages into the underhood electrical center retainer. Uplevel Headlamp Assembly The uplevel model vehicle has a high intensity discharge (HID) high/ low beam headlamp, a parking/turn signal lamp, and a sidemarker lamp on the headlamp assembly. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar For replacement of the headlamp on 4. Disconnect the electrical an HID assembly, contact your 1. Sidemarker Lamp connector. dealer. See High Intensity 2. High/Low-Beam Headlamp 5. Remove the bulb from the lamp Discharge (HID) Lighting on assembly by turning page 10-26. 3. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp counterclockwise. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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3. Remove the bulb from the socket. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 6. For the driver side, reinstall the Driver Side Shown, Passenger windshield washer bottle filler Side Similar neck by firmly pushing it straight 1. Sidemarker Lamp into the bottle. Ensure that the filler neck clip engages into the 2. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket by underhood electrical center turning counterclockwise and Front Turn Signal, Parking, and retainer. pulling straight out. Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out. To replace one of these lamps on a Stoplamps, and Back-Up base, or uplevel assembly: 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 1. For the driver side bulb, remove Lamps socket. the windshield washer bottle Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp 6. Install the bulb socket by turning filler neck by firmly pulling it clockwise. straight up and out of the bottle. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15. 7. Install the trunk deck trim. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by 2. Remove the push pins and pull turning it counterclockwise. back the trunk deck trim. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 6. Install the bulb socket into the Lamp and Back-Up Lamp { Caution taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. Improper lamp assembly removal and installation can cause leaks 7. Install the trunk trim and and water intrusion which may push pins. cause damage to the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp assembly License Plate Lamp to replace a bulb. Use the trunk To replace one of these bulbs: opening to access the bulb.
To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-15.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger 2. Remove the push pins and pull Side Similar the trunk trim away from the taillamp assembly. 1. Back-Up Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from 2. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn the taillamp assembly by turning Signal Lamp it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb from the Passenger Side Shown, Driver socket by turning the bulb Side Similar counterclockwise one-quarter 1. Push the lamp assembly toward turn and pulling it straight out. the right. 5. Install a new bulb into the 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to socket. remove. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp Number High Voltage Devices and Back-Up Lamp 7440 Wiring Deck Lid Taillamp 194 { Warning Front Parking/Turn 7444 NA Signal Lamp PLATINUM Exposure to high voltage can Front 194 cause shock, burns, and even Sidemarker Lamp death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can High/Low-Beam HIR 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) – only be serviced by technicians Headlamp (Base) 2 (9012) counterclockwise to remove it with special training. from the lamp assembly (3). License Plate Lamp W5W LL High voltage components are 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7443 LL identified by labels. Do not the bulb socket. Turn Signal Lamp remove, open, take apart, 5. Push the replacement bulb or modify these components. straight into the bulb socket and For replacement bulbs not listed High voltage cable or wiring has turn the bulb socket clockwise to here, contact your dealer. orange covering. Do not probe, install it into the lamp assembly. tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring. 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses Overload An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit protected from short circuits by some cases to remain off. Have the breakers to protect against an fuses. This greatly reduces the headlamp wiring checked right away electrical system overload. chance of damage caused by if the lamps go on and off or electrical problems. When the current electrical load is remain off. too heavy, the circuit breaker opens To check a fuse, look at the and closes, protecting the circuit Windshield Wipers silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, until the current load returns to If the wiper motor overheats due to replace the fuse. Be sure to replace normal or the problem is fixed. This heavy snow or ice, the windshield a bad fuse with a new one of the greatly reduces the chance of circuit wipers will stop until the motor cools identical size and rating. overload and fire caused by and will then restart. electrical problems. Fuses of the same amperage can Although the circuit is protected be temporarily borrowed from Fuses and circuit breakers protect from electrical overload, overload another fuse location, if a fuse goes power devices in the vehicle. due to heavy snow or ice may out. Replace the fuse as soon as cause wiper linkage damage. Replace a bad fuse with a new one possible. of the identical size and rating. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the To identify and check fuses, circuit If there is a problem on the road and windshield wipers. breakers, and relays, see Engine a fuse needs to be replaced, the Compartment Fuse Block on If the overload is caused by an same amperage fuse can be page 10-32 and Instrument Panel electrical problem and not snow or borrowed. Choose some feature of Fuse Block on page 10-36. the vehicle that is not needed to use ice, be sure to get it fixed. and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery.
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Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. Mini 15 Not Used 33 Right Front Usage Heated Seat Fuses 16 Aero Shutter 34 Antilock Brake 1 Transmission Control 17 Seat Cooling Fans/ System Valve Module Battery Heated Steering 35 Amplifier 2 Engine Control Wheel Module Battery 19 Aero Shutter 37 Right High Beam 3 Air Conditioning 23 Adaptive Cruise 38 Left High Beam Compressor Clutch Control 46 Cooling Fan 5 Engine Control 29 Passive Entry/Passive 47 Emissions Module Ignition Start Battery 48 Not Used 8 Ignition Coils – Even 30 Canister Vent Solenoid 49 Right HID Lighting 9 Ignition Coils – Odd 50 Left HID Lighting 10 Engine Control 31 Left Front Module Heated Seat 51 Horn/Dual Horn 32 Right Rear Stop. Turn 11 Emissions 52 Cluster Ignition Tail Lamp, RAP 13 Transmission Control Relay, Ambient 53 Inside Rearview Module/Chassis Lighting Control, Mirror/Rear Camera Control Module Interior Switch Ignition Backlighting 14 SAIR Solenoid Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Mini J-Case Usage Mini Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Relays 54 Reflected LED 6 Front Wiper 7 Powertrain Display, Console LED 12 Starter 9 Cooling Fan K2 Display, Heating, Ventilation and Air 21 Rear Power Window 13 Cooling Fan K1 Conditioning Module 22 Sunroof 15 Run/Crank 55 Outside Rearview 24 Front Power Window 16 Air Pump Emissions Mirror 25 Accessory Relay 17 Window/Mirror 56 Windshield Washer Defogger 26 Antilock Brake 60 Heated Mirror System Pump Micro Usage 62 Rear Camera/Park 27 Electric Parking Brake Assist/Side Blind Relays Zone Alert 28 Rear Defogger 1 Air Conditioning 66 Trunk Release 41 Vacuum Pump Compressor Clutch 67 Chassis Control 42 Cooling Fan K2 2 Starter Solenoid Module 44 Not Used 4 Front Wiper Speed 69 Battery Voltage 45 Cooling Fan K1 5 Front Wiper Control Sensor 59 Air Pump Emissions 6 Air Pump Solenoid 70 Not Used Emissions 71 Memory Seat 10 Cooling Fan K3 11 Not Used Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Micro Usage To access the fuses on vehicles 3. Press the lower edge of the Relays equipped with a storage bin: cover until the clips engage. 1. Push forward on the top edge of 14 Low Beam HID the bin to unlatch it. 22 Not Used 2. Press in on the sides of the bin to release it from the instrument Instrument Panel Fuse panel. Block 3. Pivot the door downward, The instrument panel fuse block is allowing it to hang from the in the instrument panel, on the instrument panel. driver side of the vehicle. 4. To close the bin, swing it upward and push in until closed. To access the fuses on vehicles not equipped with a storage bin: Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1. Pull the lower edge of the cover The vehicle may not be equipped rearward. The clips on the lower with all of the fuses, relays, and edge will release, and the upper features shown. edge will fall away from the Mini Fuses Usage instrument panel. 1 Telematics 2. To replace the cover, hook the 2 Rear Turn Stoplamp, upper edge of the cover on the Courtesy Lamps, instrument panel, and swing the Back-up Lamps, lower edge of the cover into Shift Lock Solenoid, place. Puddle Lamps Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage 3 LED Indicator Light 14 Diagnostic Link 25 Tilt/Telescope Connector Steering Column 4 Radio 15 Airbag/SDM 26 110V AC 5 Display 16 Not Used 6 Power Outlet – J–Case Usage Console Bin 17 Heater, Ventilation Fuses and Air Conditioning 7 Power Outlet – Controller 10 Door Unlock Forward/ Console Rear 18 Logistics 11 Front Heater, Ventilation, and Air 8 Trunk Release, 19 Not Used Conditioning Blower Brake Pedal Apply, 20 Ignition Switch Keyless Start Indicators, Hazard 21 Not Used Circuit Usage Switch Illumination, Breakers 22 Steering Wheel CHMSL/Brake Controls 12 Power Seat– Relay, Sidemarker Passenger Lamps, Washer 23 Left Low Beam/DRL, Relay, Run/Crank Left Front Turn 13 Power Seat–Driver Relay Lamp, Left Rear Park/Stoplamp, Relays Usage 9 Trunk Lamp, Right Child Lock Relay Low Beam/DRL, K1 Not Used Right Front Turn 24 Theft Deterrent LED, Lamp, Right Rear Key Capture K2 Logistic Park/Stoplamp Solenoid, Run Relay K3 Power Outlet Relay Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
Tires and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread high-quality tires made by a page 9-10. is badly worn, replace them. leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose the warranty manual for the same danger as . Replace any tires that information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The have been damaged by warranty and where to get resulting crash could impacts with potholes, service. For additional cause serious injury. curbs, etc. Check all tires frequently information refer to the tire . Improperly repaired tires manufacturer. to maintain the can cause a crash. Only recommended pressure. the dealer or an { Warning Tire pressure should be authorized tire service checked when the tires center should repair, . Poorly maintained and are cold. improperly used tires are replace, dismount, and . dangerous. Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in . Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden cause overheating as a excess of 56 km/h impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep There could be a blowout surfaces such as snow, tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive (Continued) pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter . Use only radial ply tires of the High-Speed Operation on tires on snow or ice-covered roads. same size, load range, and page 10-46 for inflation pressure See Winter Tires on page 10-39. speed rating as the original equipment tires. adjustment for high-speed driving. Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed This vehicle was not originally rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, All-Season Tires equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires are designed for increased This vehicle may come with traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are all-season tires. These tires are roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's designed to provide good overall maximum speed capability. tires on the vehicle if frequent performance on most road surfaces driving on ice or snow covered and weather conditions. Original roads is expected. See your dealer Summer Tires equipment tires designed to GM's for details regarding winter tire specific tire performance criteria This vehicle may come with high availability and proper tire selection. have a TPC specification code performance summer tires. These Also, see Buying New Tires on molded onto the sidewall. Original tires have a special tread and page 10-54. equipment all-season tires can be compound that are optimized for identified by the last two characters With winter tires, there may be maximum dry and wet road of this TPC code, which will decreased dry road traction, performance. This special tread and be “MS.” increased road noise, and shorter compound will have decreased tread life. After changing to winter performance in cold climates, and Consider installing winter tires on tires, be alert for changes in vehicle on ice and snow. We recommend the vehicle if frequent driving on handling and braking. installing winter tires on the vehicle snow or ice-covered roads is if frequent driving at temperatures expected. All-season tires provide If using winter tires: below approximately 5°C (40°F) or adequate performance for most . Use tires of the same brand and on ice or snow covered roads is winter driving conditions, but they tread type on all four wheel expected. See Winter Tires on may not offer the same level of positions. page 10-39. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week (01– “Tire Size” illustration later in this 52) and the last two digits, the Useful information about a tire is section. year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall. The week of the year 2010 would examples show a typical (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date passenger vehicle tire and a of 0310. compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT (Department code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN). exceed all federal safety The TIN shows the guidelines. manufacturer and plant code, (3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was Transportation): The manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the (DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in combination of letters and Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to Grading on page 10-56. The compact spare tire is for support that load. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more support that load. Tire on page 10-65 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10-59. inflation see Tire Pressure on (3) Tire Identification Number page 10-45. (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria (1) Tire Ply Material: The type Specification): Original of cord and number of plies in equipment tires designed to the sidewall and under the tread. GM's specific tire performance Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load guidelines. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing (4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of code is used to indicate the type the tire. Air pressure is of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: or psi (pounds per square inch). The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply metric tire sizing system. The construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: The letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply combined weight of optional the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B accessories. Some examples of means belted-bias ply optional accessories are construction. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-45. Vehicle Load Limits on Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9-10. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without page 9-10. steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: materials. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric the rim. Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also vehicles. the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned Cold Tire Pressure: The production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production. that corresponds to the load measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or the tread. Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Rim: A metal support for a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall are seated. of the tire. pressure for that tire. Sidewall: The portion of a tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A between the tread and the bead. tire used on passenger cars and Weight: The sum of curb Speed Rating: An weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned to vehicle capacity weight, and a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. Recommended Inflation speed at which a tire can Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle operate. manufacturer's recommended number of occupants a vehicle Traction: The friction between is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire the tire and the road surface. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load The amount of grip provided. Limits on page 9-10. Pressure on page 10-45 and Vehicle Load Limits on Tread: The portion of a tire that Occupant Distribution: page 9-10. comes into contact with Designated seating positions. the road. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Treadwear Indicators: Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces bars, that show across the tread Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ Vehicle Maximum Load on the 16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire { Caution When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor on page 10-53. weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label that do not have enough air, information system that provides permanently attached to a can result in: consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle . Tire overloading and tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original overheating which could treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and lead to a blowout. determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading . Premature or government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear. The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-10. . Poor handling. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform . Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that page 10-56. Tires need the correct amount of have too much air, can Vehicle Capacity Weight: The air pressure to operate result in: number of designated seating effectively. positions multiplied by . Unusual wear. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated . Poor handling. cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The Tire and Loading How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type the tire gauge. indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture. recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning Tire Pressure for support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven High-Speed Operation load carrying capacity. See for at least three hours or no Vehicle Load Limits on more than 1.6 km (1 mi). page 9-10. { Warning Remove the valve cap from the How the vehicle is loaded tire valve stem. Press the tire Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h affects vehicle handling and ride gauge firmly onto the valve to (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. comfort. Never load the vehicle get a pressure measurement. Sustained high-speed driving with more weight than it was If the cold tire inflation pressure designed to carry. causes excessive heat buildup matches the recommended and can cause sudden tire failure. When to Check pressure on the Tire and You could have a crash and you Loading Information label, no Check the tires once a month or or others could be killed. Some further adjustment is necessary. more. Do not forget the compact high-speed rated tires require If the inflation pressure is low, spare, if the vehicle has one. inflation pressure adjustment for add air until the recommended The cold compact spare tire high-speed operation. When pressure is reached. If the pressure should be at 420 kPa speed limits and road conditions inflation pressure is high, press are such that a vehicle can be (60 psi). See Compact Spare on the metal stem in the center driven at high speeds, make sure Tire on page 10-65. of the tire valve to release air. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more Warning (Continued) of your tires is significantly System under-inflated. the tires are rated for high-speed The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire operation, in excellent condition, (TPMS) uses radio and sensor and set to the correct cold tire pressure telltale illuminates, you technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as inflation pressure for the levels. The TPMS sensors monitor vehicle load. soon as possible, and inflate them the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire Vehicles with P245/45R19 and receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can P245/40R20 size tires require Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation inflation pressure adjustment when provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire driving the vehicle at speeds of monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping the cold inflation pressure to by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. 270 kPa (39 psi). vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a Return the tires to the pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire recommended cold tire inflation tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's pressure when high-speed driving indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has on page 9-10 and Tire Pressure on should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger page 10-45. inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure approximately one minute and then Operation shown on the Tire and Loading remain continuously illuminated. Information label. See Vehicle Load This sequence will continue upon This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9-10. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). subsequent vehicle start-ups as A message to check the pressure in The TPMS is designed to warn the long as the malfunction exists. a specific tire displays in the Driver driver when a low tire pressure When the malfunction indicator is Information Center (DIC). The low condition exists. TPMS sensors are illuminated, the system may not be tire pressure warning light and the mounted onto each tire and wheel able to detect or signal low tire DIC warning message come on at assembly, excluding the spare tire pressure as intended. TPMS each ignition cycle until the tires are and wheel assembly. The TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety inflated to the correct inflation sensors monitor the air pressure in of reasons, including the installation pressure. Using the DIC, tire the tires and transmits the tire of replacement or alternate tires or pressure levels can be viewed. For pressure readings to a receiver wheels on the vehicle that prevent additional information and details located in the vehicle. the TPMS from functioning properly. about the DIC operation and Always check the TPMS malfunction displays see Driver Information telltale after replacing one or more Center (DIC) on page 5-26. tires or wheels on your vehicle to The low tire pressure warning light ensure that the replacement or may come on in cool weather when alternate tires and wheels allow the the vehicle is first started, and then TPMS to continue to function turn off as the vehicle is driven. This properly. could be an early indicator that the When a low tire pressure condition See Tire Pressure Monitor air pressure is getting low and is detected, the TPMS illuminates Operation on page 10-48. needs to be inflated to the proper the low tire pressure warning light pressure. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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A Tire and Loading Information TPMS sensor. The malfunction label, attached to your vehicle, Caution (Continued) light and DIC message should shows the size of the original go off after the road tire is equipment tires and the correct vehicle warranty. Always use only replaced and the sensor inflation pressure for the tires when the GM approved tire sealant matching process is performed they are cold. See Vehicle Load available through your dealer or successfully. See “TPMS Sensor Limits on page 9-10, for an example included in the vehicle. Matching Process” later in this of the Tire and Loading Information section. label and its location. Also see Tire TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching Pressure on page 10-45. Message process was not done or not The TPMS can warn about a low completed successfully after The TPMS will not function properly tire pressure condition but it does rotating the tires. The if one or more of the TPMS sensors not replace normal tire malfunction light and the DIC are missing or inoperable. When the maintenance. See Tire Inspection message should go off after system detects a malfunction, the on page 10-51, Tire Rotation on successfully completing the low tire warning light flashes for page 10-51 and Tires on about one minute and then stays on sensor matching process. See page 10-38. "TPMS Sensor Matching for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section. cycle. A DIC warning message also { Caution displays. The malfunction light and . One or more TPMS sensors are DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The Tire sealant materials are not all each ignition cycle until the problem malfunction light and the DIC the same. A non-approved tire is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the sealant could damage the TPMS that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and sensors. TPMS sensor damage on are: the sensor matching process is caused by using an incorrect tire performed successfully. See . One of the road tires has been sealant is not covered by the your dealer for service. replaced with the spare tire. The (Continued) spare tire does not have a Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Replacement tires or wheels do should also be performed after The TPMS sensor matching not match the original equipment replacing a spare tire with a road process is: tires or wheels. Tires and wheels tire containing the TPMS sensor. 1. Set the parking brake. other than those recommended The malfunction light and the DIC could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with functioning properly. See Buying ignition cycle. The sensors are the engine off or place the New Tires on page 10-54. matched to the tire/wheel positions, vehicle power mode in ON/RUN/ . Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the START. See Ignition Positions being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger or Ignition Positions (Key TPMS could cause the TPMS side rear tire, and driver side rear. Access) on page 9-16. sensors to malfunction. See your dealer for service or to 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS If the TPMS is not functioning page option is turned on. The relearn tool can also be purchased. info pages on the DIC can be properly it cannot detect or signal a See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor low tire condition. See your dealer turned on and off through the Activation Tool at Settings menu. See Driver for service if the TPMS malfunction www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or light and DIC message comes on Information Center (DIC) on call 1-800-GM TOOLS page 5-26. and stays on. (1-800-468-6657). 4. Use the DIC controls on the right TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the side of the steering wheel to Process first tire/wheel position, and scroll to the Tire Pressure Each TPMS sensor has a unique five minutes overall to match all four screen under the DIC info page. identification code. The identification tire/wheel positions. If it takes code needs to be matched to a new longer, the matching process stops tire/wheel position after rotating the and must be restarted. vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor matching process Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. 5. Press and hold the V (Set/ 10. Proceed to the driver side rear The indicators at three or Reset) button located in the tire, and repeat the procedure more places around the tire center of the DIC controls. in Step 7. The horn sounds two can be seen. times to indicate the sensor . The horn sounds twice to signal identification code has been There is cord or fabric the receiver is in relearn mode matched to the driver side rear showing through the tire's and the TIRE LEARNING tire, and the TPMS sensor rubber. ACTIVE message displays on matching process is no longer . the DIC screen. The tread or sidewall is active. The TIRE LEARNING cracked, cut, or snagged 6. Start with the driver side ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off. deep enough to show cord or front tire. fabric. 7. Place the relearn tool against 11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . the tire sidewall, near the valve or press STOP to turn the The tire has a bump, bulge, stem. Then press the button to ignition off. or split. activate the TPMS sensor. 12. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a puncture, cut, A horn chirp confirms that the recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot sensor identification code has level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of been matched to this tire and and Loading Information label. wheel position. the size or location of the damage. 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection front tire, and repeat the Tire Rotation procedure in Step 7. We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tires should be rotated every vehicle has one, be inspected 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See rear tire, and repeat the for signs of wear or damage at procedure in Step 7. Maintenance Schedule on least once a month. page 11-3. Replace the tire if: Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Tires are rotated to achieve a Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor uniform wear for all tires. The System. See Tire Pressure first rotation is the most Monitor Operation on important. page 10-48. Anytime unusual wear is Check that all wheel nuts are noticed, rotate the tires as soon properly tightened. See “Wheel as possible, check for proper tire Nut Torque” under Capacities inflation pressure, and check for and Specifications on damaged tires or wheels. If the page 12-2. unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel { Warning alignment. See When It Is Time Use this rotation pattern when for New Tires on page 10-53 rotating the tires. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can and Wheel Replacement on Do not include the compact page 10-57. make wheel nuts become loose spare tire in the tire rotation. after time. The wheel could come Adjust the front and rear tires to off and cause an accident. When the recommended inflation changing a wheel, remove any pressure on the Tire and rust or dirt from places where the Loading Information label after wheel attaches to the vehicle. In the tires have been rotated. See an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use Tire Pressure on page 10-45 a scraper or wire brush later to and Vehicle Load Limits on remove all rust or dirt. page 9-10. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Lightly coat the center of the equipped, be replaced after six wheel hub with wheel bearing years, regardless of tread wear. The grease after a wheel change or tire manufacture date is the last four tire rotation to prevent corrosion digits of the DOT Tire Identification or rust build-up. Do not get Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The grease on the flat wheel first two digits represent the week mounting surface or on the (01–52) and the last two digits, the wheel nuts or bolts. year. For example, the third week of the year 2010 would have a When It Is Time for New four-digit DOT date of 0310. Tires Vehicle Storage Treadwear indicators are one way to Factors such as maintenance, Tires age when stored normally tell when it is time for new tires. temperatures, driving speeds, mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Treadwear indicators appear when vehicle loading, and road conditions a vehicle that will be stored for at the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) affect the wear rate of the tires. least a month in a cool, dry, clean or less of tread remaining. See Tire area away from direct sunlight to Inspection on page 10-51 and Tire slow aging. This area should be free Rotation on page 10-51. of grease, gasoline, or other The rubber in tires ages over time. substances that can deteriorate This also applies to the spare tire, rubber. if the vehicle has one, even if it is Parking for an extended period can never used. Multiple factors cause flat spots on the tires that including temperatures, loading may result in vibrations while conditions, and inflation pressure driving. When storing a vehicle for maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud tires. Never exceed the winter GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall tires’ maximum speed capability specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-40. when using winter tires with a original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn lower speed rating. were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires { Warning Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the system rating. When Tires could explode during performance of the vehicle. improper service. Attempting replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling GM strongly recommends to mount or dismount a tire performance may be adversely could cause injury or death. buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not Spec rating. Only your dealer or authorized replaced at the same time. tire service center should GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and mount or dismount the tires. system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-51. performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires performance. GM's TPC Spec on the rear axle. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has { Warning load range, speed rating, and electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the original tires. control, electronic stability control, brands, or types may cause or All-Wheel Drive, the performance loss of control of the vehicle, Vehicles that have a tire of these systems can also be resulting in a crash or other pressure monitoring system affected. vehicle damage. Use the could give an inaccurate correct size, brand, and type low-pressure warning if non-TPC { Warning of tires on all wheels. Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor If different sized wheels are used, System on page 10-47. there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if { Warning The Tire and Loading tires not recommended for those Information label indicates the wheels are selected. This Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the increases the chance of a crash vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits and serious injury. Only use GM rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-10. specific wheel and tire systems after many miles of driving. developed for the vehicle, and A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and have them properly installed by a suddenly and cause a crash. Wheels GM certified technician. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original See Buying New Tires on equipment wheels and tires, vehicle page 10-54 and Accessories and If the vehicle tires must be performance, including its braking, Modifications on page 10-3. replaced with a tire that does not ride and handling characteristics, have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires. graded 100. The relative where applicable on the tire performance of tires depends sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars upon the actual conditions of and maximum section width. For their use, however, and may example: and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they depart significantly from the Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal norm due to variations in driving Temperature A safety requirements and habits, service practices and additional General Motors Tire differences in road The following information relates characteristics and climate. to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC) United States National Highway standards. Traction Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To and C. Those grades represent temperature performance. This These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet applies only to vehicles sold in Treadwear pavement as measured under the United States. The grades controlled conditions on are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a specified government test most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance. to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test Warning: The traction grade compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The vibrating when driving on a smooth hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is road, the tires and wheels may need characteristics. established for a tire that is to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. properly inflated and not Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in Replace any wheel that is bent, representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming ability to dissipate heat when loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and tested under controlled wheel nuts should be replaced. Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it. conditions on a specified indoor Balance Some aluminum wheels can be laboratory test wheel. Sustained The tires and wheels were aligned repaired. See your dealer if any of high temperature can cause the these conditions exist. material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best Your dealer will know the kind of and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to wheel that is needed. excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing Each new wheel should have the to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular C corresponds to a level of same load-carrying capacity, basis. Consider an alignment check diameter, width, offset, and be performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the mounted the same way as the one it passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one replaces. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Tire Chains nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Caution (Continued) System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire or tire { Warning chain clearance to the body and chassis. Do not use tire chains. There is { Warning not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels proper amount of clearance can wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel cause damage to the brakes, nuts can be dangerous. It could { Warning suspension, or other vehicle affect the braking and handling of parts. The area damaged by the the vehicle. Tires can lose air, Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of and cause loss of control, causing one is dangerous. How it has control and a crash. a crash. Always use the correct been used or how far it has been wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel driven may be unknown. It could Use another type of traction nuts for replacement. fail suddenly and cause a crash. device only if its manufacturer When replacing wheels, use a recommends it for the vehicle's new GM original equipment tire size combination and road wheel. conditions. Follow that { Caution manufacturer's instructions. To avoid vehicle damage, drive slow The wrong wheel can also cause and readjust or remove the problems with bearing life, brake traction device if it contacts the cooling, speedometer or vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. odometer calibration, headlamp If traction devices are used, install aim, bumper height, vehicle them on the front tires. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If a Tire Goes Flat { Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could on page 10-38. If air goes out of a Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the tire, it is much more likely to leak driven on while severely vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack out slowly. But if there ever is a underinflated or flat may cause a is provided with the vehicle, only blowout, here are a few tips about blowout and a serious crash. use it for changing a flat tire. what to expect and what to do: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. and wheel damage by driving slowly toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized to a level place, well off the road, the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or if possible. Turn on the hazard steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as warning flashers. See Hazard maintain lane position, and then possible. Warning Flashers on page 6-3. gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. { Warning A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning curve, acts much like a skid and Changing a tire can be may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under dangerous. The vehicle can slip used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is off the jack and roll over or fall accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the causing injury or death. Find a straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and level place to change the tire. To very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with help prevent the vehicle from to a stop, well off the road, the vehicle, it is designed only for moving: if possible. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-60 Vehicle Care
Tire Changing Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Tools 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle 1. Wheel Block is raised. 2. Flat Tire 4. Do not allow passengers to The following information explains remain in the vehicle. how to repair or change a tire. 5. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. 1. Screwdriver 2. Tow Hook (If Equipped) When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), 3. Jack use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of 4. Wrench (In Bag) the wheel blocks (1). 5. Trim Removal (If Equipped) 6. Fastener (If Equipped) To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2. Remove the spare tire cover. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-59. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps. Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap. 3. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel. Store the 4. Turn the wheel wrench wheel cover in the cargo area counterclockwise to loosen all 3. Turn the retainer nut until you have the flat tire the wheel nuts, but do not counterclockwise and remove repaired or replaced. remove them yet. the spare tire. Place the spare 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. tire next to the tire being changed. 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and { Warning place them near the tire being Getting under a vehicle when it is changed. lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-62 Vehicle Care
Warning (Continued) { Warning { Caution
you could be badly injured or Lifting a vehicle and getting under Make sure that the jack lift head killed. Never get under a vehicle it to do maintenance or repairs is is in the correct position or you when it is supported only by dangerous without the may damage your vehicle. The a jack. appropriate safety equipment and repairs would not be covered by training. If a jack is provided with your warranty. the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for { Warning anything else, you or others could Raising the vehicle with the jack be badly injured or killed if the improperly positioned can vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack damage the vehicle and even is provided with the vehicle, only make the vehicle fall. To help use it for changing a flat tire. avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift 7. Attach the jack lift assist tool to head into the proper location the jack by fitting both ends of before raising the vehicle. the jack and tool over one another. 8. Place the jack under the vehicle. 9. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. The location is indicated by a notch on the bottom edge of the body side. The jack must not be used in any other position. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Warning (Continued)
an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.
10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise. Raise 12. Remove the flat tire. the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear { Warning the ground. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come 13. Remove any rust or dirt from off and cause an accident. When the wheel bolts, mounting changing a wheel, remove any surfaces, and spare wheel. rust or dirt from places where the 14. Place the compact spare tire wheel attaches to the vehicle. In on the wheel-mounting surface. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications on page 12-2 for original equipment wheel nut 15. Reinstall the wheel nuts. torque specifications. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. { Caution 16. Lower the vehicle by turning 17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in the jack handle Improperly tightened wheel nuts a crisscross sequence, as counterclockwise. can lead to brake pulsation and shown. rotor damage. To avoid expensive 18. Lower the jack all the way and { Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the remove the jack from under the wheel nuts in the proper vehicle. Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See 19. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications for with the wheel wrench. come off. The wheel nuts should the wheel nut torque specification. When reinstalling the wheel cover or be tightened with a torque wrench center cap on the full-size tire, to the proper torque specification tighten all five plastic caps hand after replacing. Follow the torque snug, then tighten them with the specification supplied by the wheel wrench an additional one-quarter turn. (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To store the compact spare tire, use { Caution the shorter mounting bolt. Wheel covers will not fit on the The compact spare is for temporary vehicle's compact spare. If you try use only. Replace the compact to put a wheel cover on the spare tire with a full-size tire as compact spare, the cover or the soon as you can. spare could be damaged. Compact Spare Tire Storing a Flat or Spare Tire { Warning and Tools Driving with more than one 1. Turn the wrench { Warning compact spare tire at a time could counterclockwise to remove the result in loss of braking and fastener. Storing a jack, a tire, or other handling. This could lead to a equipment in the passenger 2. Replace the fastener with the crash and you or others could be compartment of the vehicle could one provided in the foam. injured. Use only one compact cause injury. In a sudden stop or 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to spare tire at a time. collision, loose equipment could tighten the fastener. strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 4. Replace the foam, jack and If this vehicle has a compact spare tools, and the tire. tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time. 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise Check the inflation pressure to secure the tire. regularly. It should be 420 kPa 6. Place the floor cover on the (60 psi). wheel. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-66 Vehicle Care
Stop as soon as possible and check Jump Starting that the spare tire is correctly { Caution inflated after being installed on the For more information about the vehicle. The compact spare tire is When the compact spare is vehicle battery, see Battery on designed for temporary use only. installed, do not take the vehicle page 10-22. through an automatic car wash The vehicle will perform differently If the battery has run down, try to with the spare tire installed and it is with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails use another vehicle and some recommended that the vehicle jumper cables to start your vehicle. which can damage the tire, wheel, speed be limited to 80 km/h Be sure to use the following steps to and other parts of the vehicle. (50 mph). To conserve the tread of do it safely. the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Do not use the compact spare on { Warning convenient and return the spare tire other vehicles. to the storage area. Do not mix the compact spare tire or Batteries can hurt you. They can When using a compact spare tire, wheel with other wheels or tires. be dangerous because: the ABS and Traction Control They will not fit. Keep the spare tire . They contain acid that can systems may engage until the spare and its wheel together. burn you. tire is recognized by the vehicle, especially on slippery roads. Adjust . They contain gas that can driving to reduce possible { Caution explode or ignite. wheel slip. Tire chains will not fit the compact . They contain enough spare. Using them can damage electricity to burn you. the vehicle and the chains. Do not If you do not follow these steps use tire chains on the compact exactly, some or all of these spare. things can hurt you. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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1. Clips { Caution 2. Pivot Points Ignoring these steps could result To remove the battery cover: in costly damage to the vehicle 1. Release the two rear clips (1). that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start 2. Lift the battery cover up towards the vehicle by pushing or pulling it the front of the vehicle to release it from the pivot points (2) and will not work, and it could damage remove. the vehicle. 3. Reverse Steps 1–2 to reinstall the battery cover. The vehicle has a battery cover The jump start positive (+) terminal which must be removed to gain 1. Jump Start Positive (+) is under a trim cover. It is in under access to the battery for jump Terminal starting. the battery cover on the driver side of the vehicle. You should always 2. Jump Start Negative (-) use this remote positive (+) terminal. Grounding Post The jump start negative (-) ground 1. Check the other vehicle. It must post is on the driver side shock have a 12-volt battery with a tower. negative ground system. These locations are used instead of { Caution a direct connection to the battery. If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-68 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) { Warning
damaged. Only use a vehicle that warranty. Whenever possible, turn Using a match near a battery can has a 12-volt system with a off or unplug all accessories on cause battery gas to explode. negative ground for jump starting. either vehicle when jump starting. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF Use a flashlight if you need more they are not touching. and switch off all lights and light. 3. To avoid the possibility of the accessories in both vehicles, Be sure the battery has enough vehicles rolling, set the parking except the hazard warning water. You do not need to add brake firmly on both vehicles flashers if needed. water to the battery installed in involved in the jump start your new vehicle. But if a battery procedure. Put an automatic { Warning has filler caps, be sure the right transmission in P (Park) or a amount of fluid is there. If it is low, manual transmission in Neutral An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that before setting the parking brake. when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. { Caution clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on If any accessories are left on or you. If you accidentally get it in plugged in during the jump your eyes or on your skin, flush starting procedure, they could be the place with water and get damaged. The repairs would not medical help immediately. be covered by the vehicle (Continued) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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7. Connect one end of the black { Warning negative (–) cable to the { Caution negative (–) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine battery. Use a remote If the jumper cables are parts can injure you badly. Keep negative (−) terminal if the connected or removed in the your hands away from moving vehicle has one. wrong order, electrical shorting parts once the engine is running. may occur and damage the Do not let the other end touch vehicle. The repairs would not be anything until the next step. The covered by the vehicle warranty. 5. Connect one end of the red other end of the negative ( ) – Always connect and remove the positive (+) cable to the jump cable does not go to the dead jumper cables in the correct order, start positive (+) terminal (1). battery. It goes to a remote making sure that the cables do Use a remote positive (+) negative (–) post on the driver terminal if the vehicle has one. side shock tower. not touch each other or other metal. 6. Do not let the other end of the 8. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable touch black negative (–) cable to the metal. Connect it to the jump start negative (-) grounding Jumper Cable Removal positive (+) terminal of the good post (2). Reverse the sequence exactly when battery. Use a remote removing the jumper cables. positive (+) terminal if the vehicle 9. Start the engine in the vehicle has one. with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-70 Vehicle Care
Towing the Vehicle of recreational vehicle towing are . Is the vehicle ready to be known as dinghy towing and dolly towed? Just as preparing the towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure { Caution vehicle with all four wheels on the the vehicle is prepared to be ground. Dolly towing is towing the towed. Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing vehicle may cause damage. The ground and two wheels up on a damage would not be covered by device known as a dolly. the vehicle warranty. Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Have the vehicle towed on a wheel towing: lift tow truck. A flatbed car carrier . could damage the vehicle. The What is the towing capacity of wheel lift tow truck must raise the the towing vehicle? Be sure to rear of the vehicle and wheel dollies read the tow vehicle must be used to lift the front wheels manufacturer's off the ground. recommendations. . Consult your dealer or a How far will the vehicle be professional towing service if the towed? Some vehicles have disabled vehicle must be towed. restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. { Caution Recreational Vehicle . Does the vehicle have the If the vehicle is towed with all four Towing proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering wheels on the ground, the Recreational vehicle towing means professional for additional advice drivetrain components could be towing the vehicle behind another and equipment damaged. The repairs would not vehicle – such as behind a motor recommendations. (Continued) home. The two most common types Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Tow the vehicle with the two rear Caution (Continued) wheels on the ground and the front { Caution wheels on a dolly. be covered by the vehicle Towing the vehicle from the rear warranty. Do not tow the vehicle To tow the vehicle with two wheels could damage it. Also, repairs with all four wheels on the on the ground and a dolly: would not be covered by the ground. 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). The vehicle was not designed to be 3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See “Dolly Towing” following. Dolly Towing Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-72 Vehicle Care
Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all If using an automatic car wash, Locks manufacturer directions regarding comply with the car wash Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary instructions. The windshield wiper Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and and rear window wiper, if equipped, absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any must be off. Remove any accessories that may be damaged locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. Recommended Fluids and or interfere with the car wash Lubricants on page 11-11. equipment. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle { Caution washing and after, to remove all To preserve the vehicle's finish, cleaning agents completely. If they wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure are allowed to dry on the surface, sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) they could stain. to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding Dry the finish with a soft, clean { Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water in damage or removal of paint Do not use petroleum-based, spotting. acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. agents as they can damage the Finish Care vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic This symbol e is on any Application of aftermarket clearcoat parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical sealant/wax materials is not not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power recommended. If painted surfaces warranty. Approved cleaning are damaged, see your dealer to (Continued) have the damage assessed and Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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repaired. Foreign materials such as The bright metal moldings on the calcium chloride and other salts, ice { Caution vehicle are aluminum or stainless melting agents, road oil and tar, tree steel. To prevent damage always sap, bird droppings, chemicals from Machine compounding or follow these cleaning instructions: industrial chimneys, etc., can aggressive polishing on a . Be sure the molding is cool to damage the vehicle's finish if they basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only the touch before applying any remain on painted surfaces. Wash cleaning solution. the vehicle as soon as possible. non-abrasive waxes and polishes If necessary, use non-abrasive that are made for a basecoat/ . Use a cleaning solution cleaners that are marked safe for clearcoat paint finish on the approved for aluminum or painted surfaces to remove foreign vehicle. stainless steel. Some cleaners matter. are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can Occasional hand waxing or mild To keep the paint finish looking new, damage the moldings. polishing should be done to remove keep the vehicle garaged or residue from the paint finish. See covered whenever possible. . Always dilute a concentrated your dealer for approved cleaning cleaner according to the products. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal manufacturer’s instructions. Moldings Do not apply waxes or polishes to . Do not use chrome cleaners. uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, { Caution . Do not use cleaners that are not decals, simulated wood, or flat paint intended for automotive use. as damage can occur. Failure to clean and protect the . Use a nonabrasive wax on the bright metal moldings can result vehicle after washing to protect in a hazy white finish or pitting. and extend the molding finish. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-74 Vehicle Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or Shutter System Lenses, Emblems, Decals and covers while the lamps are Stripes illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap { Caution to clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Failure to clean lamps properly instructions under "Washing the can cause damage to the lamp Vehicle" previously in this section. cover that would not be covered Lamp covers are made of plastic, by the vehicle warranty. and some have a UV protective coating. Do not clean or wipe them Air Intakes while they are dry. Clear debris from the air intakes, Do not use any of the following on between the hood and windshield, The vehicle may have a shutter lamp covers: when washing the vehicle. system designed to help increase . Abrasive or caustic agents. fuel economy. Keep the shutter system clean for proper operation. . Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations Windshield and Wiper Blades than suggested by the Clean the outside of the windshield manufacturer. with glass cleaner. . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Clean rubber blades using lint-free or other harsh cleaners. cloth or paper towel soaked with . Ice scrapers or other hard items. windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim — Aluminum a buildup of vehicle wash/wax least once a year. Hot. dry climates or Chrome treatments may cause wiper may require more frequent streaking. application. Black marks from Use a soft, clean cloth with mild rubber material on painted surfaces soap and water to clean the wheels. Replace the wiper blades if they are After rinsing thoroughly with clean worn or damaged. Damage can be can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended water, dry with a soft, clean towel. caused by extreme dusty A wax may then be applied. conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11. snow, and ice. { Caution Clear ice and snow from the wiper Tires blades before using them. If frozen Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Chrome wheels and other chrome to the windshield, carefully loosen clean the tires. trim may be damaged if the them or thaw them. Damaged wiper vehicle is not washed after driving blades should be replaced. See { Caution on roads that have been sprayed Wiper Blade Replacement on with magnesium, calcium, page 10-25. Using petroleum-based tire or sodium chloride. These Heavy snow or ice can overload the dressing products on the vehicle chlorides are used on roads for wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, may damage the paint finish and/ conditions such as ice and dust. the windshield wipers will stop until or tires. When applying a tire Always wash the chrome with the motor cools and the wiper dressing, always wipe off any soap and water after exposure. control is turned off. See Electrical overspray from all painted System Overload on page 10-31. surfaces on the vehicle. Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-76 Vehicle Care
Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion { Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion To avoid surface damage, do not protection. use strong soaps, chemicals, Visually check constant velocity joint abrasive polishes, cleaners, boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion brushes, or cleaners that contain Body Component Lubrication acid on aluminum or protection while maintaining the chrome-plated wheels. Use only Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty. hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel approved cleaners. Also, never Finish Damage drive a vehicle with aluminum or fuel door hinge, unless the components are plastic. Applying Quickly repair minor chips and chrome-plated wheels through an silicone grease on weatherstrips scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses with a clean cloth will make them available from your dealer to avoid silicone carbide tire cleaning last longer, seal better, and not stick corrosion. Larger areas of finish brushes. Damage could occur or squeak. damage can be corrected in your and the repairs would not be dealer's body and paint shop. covered by the vehicle warranty. Underbody Maintenance At least twice a year, spring and fall Chemical Paint Spotting Steering, Suspension, and use plain water to flush any Airborne pollutants can fall upon Chassis Components corrosive materials from the and attack painted vehicle surfaces underbody. Take care to thoroughly causing blotchy, ring-shaped Visually inspect steering, clean any areas where mud and discolorations, and small, irregular suspension, and chassis other debris can collect. dark spots etched into the paint components for damaged, loose, surface. See “Finish Care” or missing parts or signs of wear at Sheet Metal Damage previously in this section. least once a year. If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Immediately remove any soils. Note Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the use solutions that contain strong that newspapers or dark garments or caustic soap. that can transfer color to home interior. Before using cleaners, read furnishings can also permanently and adhere to all safety instructions . Do not heavily saturate the transfer color to the vehicle's on the label. While cleaning the upholstery when cleaning. interior, maintain adequate interior. . Do not use solvents or cleaners ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. Use a soft bristle brush to remove windows. dust from knobs and crevices on the Interior Glass instrument cluster. Using a mild To prevent damage, do not clean soap solution, immediately remove the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets repellent from all interior surfaces or . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. permanent damage may result. sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning Your dealer may have products for the interior glass with plain water. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners . Never use a brush with stiff specifically designed for the bristles. surfaces being cleaned to prevent { Caution . Never rub any surface permanent damage. Apply all aggressively or with excessive To prevent scratching, never use cleaners directly to the cleaning abrasive cleaners on automotive cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly pressure. glass. Abrasive cleaners or on any switches or controls. . Do not use laundry detergents or Cleaners should be removed dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage quickly. Never allow cleaners to degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. use approximately 20 drops per Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Cleaning the windshield with water Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the during the first three to six months soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface of ownership will reduce tendency center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a to fog. a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being prevent forcing the soil in to the used during vacuuming, only use it Speaker Covers fabric. on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, Vacuum around a speaker cover gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the gently, so that the speaker will not as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no be damaged. Clean spots with just following techniques: longer any color transfer from water and mild soap. the soil to the cleaning cloth. . Gently blot liquids with a paper Coated Moldings towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely Coated moldings should be cleaned. more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap solution followed only by plain . For solid soils, remove as much . When lightly soiled, wipe with a water. sponge or soft lint-free cloth as possible prior to vacuuming. If the soil is not completely dampened with water. To clean: removed, it may be necessary to . When heavily soiled, use warm 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery soapy water. colorfast cloth with water. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Microfiber cloth is recommended hidden area for colorfastness before to prevent lint transfer to the using a commercial upholstery fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring 2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire gently wringing until water does fabric or carpet. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently For vehicles with high gloss Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel surfaces or vehicle displays, use a Surfaces of leather or soft trim and are not microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Use a soft microfiber cloth recommended. Before wiping the surface with the dampened with water to remove microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle dust and loose dirt. For a more Do not use cleaners that increase brush to remove dirt that could thorough cleaning, use a soft gloss, especially on the instrument scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth dampened with a panel. Reflected glare can decrease microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to mild soap solution. visibility through the windshield clean. Never use window cleaners under certain conditions. or solvents. Periodically hand wash { Caution the microfiber cloth separately, { Caution using mild soap. Do not use bleach Soaking or saturating leather, or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly especially perforated leather, as and air dry before next use. Use of air fresheners may cause well as other interior surfaces, permanent damage to plastics may cause permanent damage. and painted surfaces. If an air { Caution Wipe excess moisture from these freshener comes in contact with surfaces after cleaning and allow Do not attach a device with a any plastic or painted surface in them to dry naturally. Never use suction cup to the display. This the vehicle, blot immediately and heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot may cause damage and would clean with a soft cloth dampened removers. Do not use cleaners not be covered by the warranty. with a mild soap solution. that contain silicone or wax-based Damage caused by air fresheners products. Cleaners containing would not be covered by the (Continued) vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-80 Vehicle Care
Cargo Cover and Floor Mats . Use the floor mat with the Convenience Net correct side up. Do not turn it over. Wash with warm water and mild { Warning . detergent. Do not use chlorine Do not place anything on top of bleach. Rinse with cold water, and If a floor mat is the wrong size or the driver side floor mat. then dry completely. is not properly installed, it can . Use only a single floor mat on interfere with the pedals. the driver side. Care of Safety Belts Interference with the pedals can . Do not place one floor mat on Keep belts clean and dry. cause unintended acceleration top of another. and/or increased stopping { Warning distance which can cause a crash Removing and Replacing the and injury. Make sure the floor Floor Mats Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mat does not interfere with the Pull up on the rear of the floor mat It may severely weaken them. In pedals. to unlock each retainer and remove. a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Use the following guidelines for Clean safety belts only with mild proper floor mat usage: soap and lukewarm water. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (81,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (82,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
10-82 Vehicle Care
2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
General Information technicians, the dealer is the place Service and for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades. General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or { Caution Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services maintenance can lead to costly responsibility of the owner to have repairs and may not be covered Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 by the vehicle warranty. Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks, Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids, and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working and Care ...... 11-8 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition. fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the Lubricants ...... 11-11 scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to Maintenance Replacement needs. have your dealer perform these Parts ...... 11-12 services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Maintenance Records importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Records ...... 11-13 competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or There may need to be more competitive driving. Schedule frequent checks and services. The . Additional Required Services - Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services service. Normal are for vehicles that: At Each Fuel Stop . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional . Check the engine oil level. See within recommended limits on Engine Oil on page 10-8. the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart. label. See Vehicle Load Limits Once a Month on page 9-10. { Warning . Check the tire inflation . Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-45. surfaces within legal driving be dangerous and can cause limits. serious injury. Perform . Inspect the tires for wear. See . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Tire Inspection on page 10-51. Fuel on page 9-53. required information, proper tools, . Check the windshield washer Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-19. Required Services - Normal chart. have a trained technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Engine Oil Change The Additional Required Services - Service Work on page 10-3. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Severe are for vehicles that are: SOON message displays, have the . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic engine oil and filter changed within in hot weather. the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven . Mainly driven in hilly or under the best conditions, the mountainous terrain. engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Service and Maintenance 11-3
for up to a year. The engine oil and . Check engine coolant level. See or missing parts or signs of filter must be changed at least once Engine Coolant on page 10-15. wear. See Exterior Care on a year and the oil life system must . Check windshield washer fluid page 10-72. be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid on . Check restraint system technician can perform this work. page 10-19. components. See Safety System If the engine oil life system is reset . Check on page 3-18. accidentally, service the vehicle Visually inspect windshield wiper within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the blades for wear, cracking, . Visually inspect fuel system for last service. Reset the oil life or contamination. See Exterior damage or leaks. system when the oil is changed. Care on page 10-72. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. . Visually inspect exhaust system See Engine Oil Life System on and nearby heat shields for page 10-10. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-25. loose or damaged parts. . Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. Lubricate body components. See Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on Exterior Care on page 10-72. 7,500 mi page 10-45. . Check starter switch. See Starter Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Switch Check on page 10-23. the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-51. . Check automatic transmission following services. See Tire . Visually check for fluid leaks. shift lock control function. See Rotation on page 10-51. Automatic Transmission Shift . . Check engine oil level and oil Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Lock Control Function Check on life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-24. page 10-12. change engine oil and filter, and . Check ignition transmission lock. reset oil life system. See Engine . Inspect brake system. See Ignition Transmission Lock Oil on page 10-8 and Engine Oil . Visually inspect steering, Check on page 10-24. Life System on page 10-10. suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-4 Service and Maintenance
. Check parking brake and . Visually inspect gas strut for automatic transmission park signs of wear, cracks, or other mechanism. See Park Brake and damage. Check the hold open P (Park) Mechanism Check on ability of the strut. See your page 10-24. dealer if service is required. . Check accelerator pedal for . Inspect sunroof track and seal, damage, high effort, or binding. if equipped. See Sunroof on Replace if needed. page 2-24. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6) @
Footnotes — Maintenance Replacement may also be needed if If driving in dusty conditions, inspect Schedule Additional Required there is a reduction in air flow, the air filter at each engine oil Services - Normal excessive window fogging, or odors. change. (1) Or every two years, whichever (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. More frequent and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on replacement may be needed if the routing, and condition. page 10-14. vehicle is driven in areas with heavy (3) Or every four years, whichever traffic, areas with poor air quality, comes first. or areas with high dust levels. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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(5) Or every 10 years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, comes first. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6) @
Footnotes — Maintenance or areas with high dust levels. (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required Replacement may also be needed if comes first. Services - Severe there is a reduction in air flow, If driving in dusty conditions, inspect (1) Or every two years, whichever excessive window fogging, or odors. the air filter at each engine oil comes first. More frequent (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines change. replacement may be needed if the and hoses for proper hook-up, vehicle is driven in areas with heavy routing, and condition. traffic, areas with poor air quality, Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-8 Service and Maintenance
(4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-14. Services Maintenance and Care (5) Or every 10 years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly excessive cracking, or damage; components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly replace, if needed. 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional (6) Or every 10 years, whichever . Have underbody flushing service comes first. performed. See "Underbody maintenance services may be Maintenance" in Exterior Care required. on page 10-72. It is recommended that your dealer perform these services — their trained dealer technicians know your vehicle best. Your dealer can also perform a thorough assessment with a multi-point inspection to recommend when your vehicle may need attention. The following list is intended to explain the services and conditions to look for that may indicate services are required. Battery The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and Properly working headlamps, recommend quality parts taillamps, and brake lamps are . Trained dealer technicians have engineered for the vehicle. important to see and be seen on the diagnostic equipment to test the road. the battery and ensure that the Fluids connections and cables are . Signs that the headlamps need corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved attention include dimming, failure fluids protect the vehicle’s systems to light, cracking, or damage. Belts and components. See The brake lamps need to be Recommended Fluids and . Belts may need replacing if they checked periodically to ensure squeak or show signs of Lubricants on page 11-11 for GM that they light when braking. approved fluids. cracking or splitting. . With a multi-point inspection, . Engine oil and windshield . Trained dealer technicians have your dealer can check the lamps access to tools and equipment washer fluid levels should be and note any concerns. checked at every fuel fill. to inspect the belts and Shocks and Struts recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids Shocks and struts help aid in control may be low and need to be for a smoother ride. Brakes filled. . Signs of wear may include Brakes stop the vehicle and are steering wheel vibration, bounce/ Hoses crucial to safe driving. sway while braking, longer Hoses transport fluids and should . Signs of brake wear may include stopping distance, or uneven chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure tire wear. that there are no cracks or leaks. noises, or difficulty stopping. . As part of the multi-point With a multi-point inspection, your inspection, trained dealer dealer can inspect the hoses and technicians can visually inspect advise if replacement is needed. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-10 Service and Maintenance
the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are . Trained dealer technicians can when service is needed. available from your dealer. For inspect the windshield and Tires information on how to clean and recommend proper replacement protect the vehicle’s interior and if needed. Tires need to be properly inflated, exterior, see Interior Care on Wiper Blades rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-77 and Exterior Care on the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-72. Wiper blades need to be cleaned and can reduce the risk of tire and kept in good condition to failure. Wheel Alignment provide a clear view. . Signs that the tires need to be Wheel alignment is critical for . Signs of wear include streaking, replaced include three or more ensuring that the tires deliver skipping across the windshield, visible treadwear indicators; cord optimal wear and performance. and worn or split rubber. or fabric showing through the . Signs that the alignment may . Trained dealer technicians can rubber; cracks or cuts in the need to be adjusted include tread or sidewall; or a bulge or check the wiper blades and pulling, improper vehicle replace them when needed. split in the tire. handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required inspect and recommend the right equipment to ensure proper tires. Your dealer can also wheel alignment. provide tire/wheel balancing services to ensure smooth Windshield vehicle operation at all speeds. For safety, appearance, and the Your dealer sells and services best viewing, keep the windshield name brand tires. clean and clear. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Service and Maintenance 11-11
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1® specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-15. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category Release Pawl LB or GC-LB. 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 Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-12 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.5L L4 Engine 20972654 A3174C 3.6L V6 Engine 22753242 A3176C Engine Oil Filter 2.5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter CJ2 13356914 CF184 C67 13356916 CF185 Spark Plugs 2.5L L4 Engine 12627160 41-115 3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 92231676 — Passenger Side – 47.5 cm (18.7 in) 22846938 — Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Service and Maintenance 11-13
Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-14 Service and Maintenance
Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
11-16 Service and Maintenance
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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label This label, in either the glove box or the trunk area, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.5L L4 Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt 3.6L V6 Engine 9.4 L 9.9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.5L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 2.5L L4 Engine 70.0 L 18.5 gal 3.6L V6 Engine 70.0 L 18.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
Technical Data 12-3
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 Engine L Automatic 0.09–1.10 mm (0.037– 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine 3 Automatic 0.09–1.10 mm (0.037– 0.043 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing
3.6L V6 Engine 2.5L L4 Engine Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
12-4 Technical Data
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Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 ® can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance OnStar ...... 13-15 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-7 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Identification (RFID) ...... 13-11 of your dealership or the general Radio Frequency manager. Statement ...... 13-12 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
13-2 Customer Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800–222–1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-800-263-3777 (English), with the new vehicle. However, or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc. toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights. representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. present mileage. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872 about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands: impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994 over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View and the U.S. can communicate with General Motors of Canada Limited print dealer-recorded service Chevrolet by dialing: Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: records and self-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in CA1-163-005 records. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Center Information): Select a preferred www.gm.ca dealer and view dealer location, 1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience maps, phone numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) experience is a one-stop resource warranty information. Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 Chevrolet and keeps important active recalls by Vehicle Overseas vehicle-specific information in one Identification Number (VIN). See place. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. Membership Benefits H (Other Account Information): E (Vehicle Information): View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Customer Assistance for Download owner manuals and view radio (if equipped), and OnStar vehicle-specific how-to videos. Text Telephone (TTY) account information. Users G (Maintenance Information): F (Live Chat Support): Chat live View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, with online help representatives. alerts, OnStar onboard vehicle hard of hearing, or speech-impaired diagnostic information, and Visit my.chevrolet.com to register and who use Text Telephones schedule service appointments. your vehicle. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has (Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. . Chat live with online help representatives. Roadside Assistance . Use the Vehicle Tools section. Program . Access third party enthusiast For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call sites and social media networks. This program is available to 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone . Locate owner resources such as qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) lease-end, financing, and reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles, warranty information. aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800. required for the vehicle, such as . Retrieve your favorite articles, Service is available 24 hours a day, hand controls or a wheelchair/ quizzes, tips, and multimedia 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. galleries organized into the Features and Auto Care For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance Sections. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance . Download the owner manual for have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text your vehicle, quickly and easily. ready: Telephone (TTY) users, call . Find the 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and Chevrolet-recommended home telephone number. maintenance services for your . Telephone number of your vehicle. location. . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are must be in good condition and plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of properly inflated. It is the owner's . Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times. responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. covered by the warranty. . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Description of the problem. . Battery Jump Start: Service to Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. Coverage vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Services Not Included in Services are provided up to 5 years/ Roadside Assistance 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever . Lock-Out Service: Service to comes first. unlock the vehicle if you are . Impound towing caused by locked out. A remote unlock may violation of any laws. In the U.S., anyone driving the be available if you have OnStar. . Legal fines. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a For security reasons, the driver person driving the vehicle without must present identification . Mounting, dismounting, permission from the owner is not before this service is given. or changing of snow tires, covered. chains, or other traction devices. . Emergency Tow from a Public Roadside Assistance is not a part of Road or Highway: Tow to the Service is not provided if a vehicle the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Chevrolet dealer for is in an area that is not accessible General Motors North America and warranty service, or if the vehicle to the service vehicle or is not a Chevrolet reserve the right to make was in a crash and cannot be regularly traveled or maintained any changes or discontinue the driven. Assistance is not given public road, which includes ice and Roadside Assistance program at when the vehicle is stuck in the winter roads. Off-road use is not any time without notification. sand, mud, or snow. covered. General Motors North America and . Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with the spare services or payment to an owner or tire. The spare tire, if equipped, Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel to Roadside Assistance. delivery may be restricted. the vehicle for service, you are Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work Propane and other fuels are not covered, however any cost for provided through this service. day as possible to allow for parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the registration is required. owner responsibility. Courtesy Transportation . Trip Interruption Benefits and Program Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service 150 kilometers from where your Appointments To enhance your ownership trip was started to qualify. experience, we and our participating When the vehicle requires warranty General Motors of Canada dealers are proud to offer Courtesy service, contact your dealer and Limited requires Transportation, a customer support request an appointment. By pre-authorization, original program for vehicles with the scheduling a service appointment detailed receipts, and a copy of Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty and advising the service consultant the repair orders. Once Coverage period in Canada), of your transportation needs, your authorization has been received, extended powertrain, and/or dealer can help minimize your the Roadside Assistance advisor hybrid-specific warranties in both inconvenience. will help to make arrangements the U.S. and Canada. and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation payment. into the service department options are available to assist in immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If reducing inconvenience when can be scheduled for service, assistance cannot be provided warranty repairs are required. unless, of course, the problem is right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited entitled “Limited Warranty and reimbursement for reasonable fuel Additional Program Owner Assistance Information” expenses may be available. Claim Information furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs All program options, such as shuttle provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original service, may not be available at information. receipts. See your dealer for every dealer. Contact your dealer information. Transportation Options for specific availability. Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to Warranty service can generally be unilaterally modify, change, completed while you wait. However, For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy if you are unable to do so, your dealer may provide an available Transportation at any time and to dealer may offer the following courtesy rental vehicle or provide for resolve all questions of claim transportation options: reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and Shuttle Service be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its sole discretion. This includes one-way or round-trip well as a signed and completed shuttle service within reasonable rental agreement and meet state/ time and distance parameters of provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair your dealer's area. provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the Public Transportation or Fuel minimum age requirements, Reimbursement damage repaired by a qualified insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper If overnight warranty repairs are Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement needed, and public transportation is charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision used, the expense must be excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale supported by original receipts and beyond the completion of the repair within the maximum amount allowed are also your responsibility. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM parts made with the same materials available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs by using New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is not A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer available from your current part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier. designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Repair Process insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment In the event that the vehicle requires Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. damage repairs, GM recommends Genuine Manufacturer replacement that you take an active role in its . Owner name, address, and repair. If you have a pre-determined parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. you may be charged at the end of repair facility of choice, take the the lease for poor quality repairs. . Vehicle license plate number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any . Vehicle make, model, and If a Crash Occurs required replacement collision parts model year. be original equipment parts, either If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification new Genuine GM parts or recycled emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). original GM parts. Remember, leave the scene of a crash until all recycled parts will not be covered by matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy the GM vehicle warranty. Move the vehicle only if its position number. puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair, instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. officer. Depending on your policy limits, Choose a reputable repair facility your insurance company may Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts. initially value the repair using to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this aftermarket parts. Discuss this with in the crash. section. the repair professional, and insist on For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What Genuine GM parts. Remember, Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag if the vehicle is leased, you may be page 13-5. Inflates? on page 3-25. obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions ORDER TOLL FREE: company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time repair valuation based on that Owner Information For Credit Card Orders Only insurance company's collision policy (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational Or write to: of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The Helm, Incorporated long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the Attention: Customer Service reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all 47911 Halyard Drive models. Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Prices are subject to change without Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty notice and without incurring Manual. Service Manuals obligation. Allow ample time for RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – delivery. Service Manuals have the diagnosis $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. and repair information on the shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. engines, transmission, axle, funds. suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Service Bulletins $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Identification (RFID) Service Bulletins give additional Current and Past Models RFID technology is used in some technical service information vehicles for functions such as tire needed to knowledgeably service Technical Service Bulletins and pressure monitoring and ignition General Motors cars and trucks. Manuals are available for current system security, as well as in and past model GM vehicles. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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connection with conveniences such 2. The device must accept any Reporting Safety as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) interference received, including transmitters for remote door locking/ interference that may cause Defects unlocking and starting, and undesired operation of the in-vehicle transmitters for garage device. Reporting Safety Defects door openers. RFID technology in Changes or modifications to any of GM vehicles does not use or record to the United States these systems by other than an Government personal information or link with any authorized service facility could void other GM system containing authorization to use this equipment. If you believe that your vehicle personal information. has a defect which could cause Radio Frequency a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately Statement inform the National Highway This vehicle has systems that Traffic Safety Administration operate on a radio frequency that (NHTSA) in addition to notifying complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the General Motors. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with If NHTSA receives similar Industry Canada Standards complaints, it may open an RSS-GEN/210/220/310. investigation, and if it finds that Operation is subject to the following a safety defect exists in a group two conditions: of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. 1. The device may not cause However, NHTSA cannot harmful interference. become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Government Chevrolet Customer Assistance 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// Center www.safercar.gov; or write to: If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 Administrator, NHTSA believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit, MI 48232-5170 defect, notify Transport Canada In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. immediately, and notify General (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Washington, D.C. 20590 Motors of Canada Limited. Call (French), or write: You can also obtain other Transport Canada at information about motor vehicle 1-800-333-0510 or write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: safety from http:// Transport Canada CA1-163-005 www.safercar.gov. Road Safety Branch 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 80 rue Noel Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Gatineau , QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, GM will not access this data or . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar to an official request by police or website. similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM If the vehicle is equipped with a collects or receives may also be navigation system as part of the used for GM research needs or may infotainment system, use of the be made available to others for system may result in the storage of research purposes, where a need is destinations, addresses, telephone shown and the data is not tied to a numbers, and other trip information. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for OnStar® deletion instructions. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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OnStar Overview vehicle, including location OnStar information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Services www.onstar.ca (Canada). Emergency ...... 14-2 The OnStar system status light is Security ...... 14-3 next to the OnStar buttons. If the Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button status light is: Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-5 . Solid Green: System is on. > Emergency Button . OnStar Additional Information Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue Advisor for Emergency, Security, OnStar button twice to speak Navigation, Connection, and with an OnStar Advisor. Diagnostic Services. OnStar Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR services may require a paid (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an subscription. OnStar requires the Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS Press = to: satellite signals to be available and . operating. OnStar acts as a link to Make a call, end a call, existing public emergency service or answer an incoming call. providers. OnStar may collect . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling information about you and your voice commands. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn . Be a Good Samaritan or Navigation voice commands. respond to an AMBER Alert. OnStar Services Requires a specific OnStar . Get assistance in severe Emergency subscription plan. weather or other crisis and . Obtain the WiFi network name, evacuation routes. With Automatic Crash Response, or Service Set Identifier or SSID, the OnStar system can and passphrase (if equipped). automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor. The built-in Press Q to connect to a live system can automatically connect to Advisor to: help in certain crashes. . Verify account information or Press > to connect to an OnStar update contact information. Emergency Advisor. GPS . Get driving directions. Requires technology is used to identify the a specific OnStar vehicle location and can provide subscription plan.. important information to emergency . Receive On-Demand personnel. OnStar Emergency Diagnostics for a check of the Advisors are trained to provide vehicle’s key operating systems. assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers . Receive Roadside Assistance. in emergency situations. . Manage WiFi Settings (if With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially equipped). trained Crisis Advisors are available Press > to get a priority connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor assistance, and information if a available 24/7 to: crisis occurs. . Get help for an emergency. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door = 1. Press . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the responds: “Do you want to Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank Q you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. = OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press . System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: Destination Download: Press Q, 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. then request the Advisor to vehicle. download directions to the Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring the “Go” button on the navigation provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn screen to begin driving directions. Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the If directions are downloaded to the multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or navigation system, the route can required). unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if only be canceled through the 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot navigation system. equipped with automatic locks). information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar Destinations can also be or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can downloaded on the go. For be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar information about eNav or 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and Destination Download, see WiFi network name/SSID, compatibility, see www.onstar.com www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). encryption. www.onstar.ca (Canada). ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Services Connections passphrase, press Q or call This feature is included for five The required specific Onstar 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect years and allows for remote door subscription plan includes the with an Advisor. lock/unlock (if equipped with services that follow to help ® OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if customers stay connected. (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of For coverage maps, see Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app www.onstar.ca (Canada). Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store
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checks the tire pressures, if the OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works vehicle is equipped with the Tire Automatic Crash Response, Pressure Monitoring System. If an Information Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, On-Demand Diagnostics check is Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle needed, press Q, and an Advisor Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, can run a check. Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For Selling/Transferring the more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
OnStar 14-7
in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
14-8 OnStar
Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-63. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
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INDEX i-1
A Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Makes an Airbag Exterior ...... 10-72 Accessories and Inflate? ...... 3-24 Interior ...... 10-77 Modifications ...... 10-3 What Will You See after an Armrest Accessory Power ...... 9-22 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-25 Rear Seat ...... 3-12 Active Emergency When Should an Airbag Assistance Program, Braking System ...... 1-21, 9-48 Inflate? ...... 3-23 Roadside ...... 13-5 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 9-35 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-22 Assistance Systems for Add-On Electrical Airbags Driving ...... 9-46 Equipment ...... 9-63 Adding Equipment to the Assistance Systems for Additional Information Vehicle ...... 3-31 Parking and Backing ...... 9-44 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-16 Audio Players ...... 7-11 Additional Maintenance Readiness Light ...... 5-15 CD ...... 7-11 and Care ...... 11-8 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Audio System Adjustments Vehicles ...... 3-31 Backglass Antenna ...... 7-10 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-6 System Check ...... 3-20 Radio Reception ...... 7-10 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12 Alarm Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Air Filter, Passenger Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Automatic Compartment ...... 8-8 Alert Door Locks ...... 2-13 Air Vents ...... 8-7 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-50 Headlamp System ...... 6-2 Airbag System All-Season Tires ...... 10-39 Transmission ...... 9-25 Check ...... 3-32 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-12 How Does an Airbag Antenna Automatic Transmission Restrain? ...... 3-24 Multi-band ...... 7-11 Manual Mode ...... 9-27 Passenger Sensing Antilock Brake Shift Lock Control System ...... 3-26 System (ABS) ...... 9-28 Function Check ...... 10-24 Warning Light ...... 5-21 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-2 INDEX
Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-17 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-30 Carbon Monoxide Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-24 B Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Trunk ...... 2-15 Battery ...... 10-22 Headlamps ...... 10-26 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Jump Starting ...... 10-66 Headlamps, Front Turn Card Reader Load Management ...... 6-6 Signal, Sidemarker, and SD ...... 7-17 Voltage and Charging Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Cargo Messages ...... 5-29 High Intensity Discharge Management System ...... 4-3 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-26 Cautions, Danger, and Bluetooth License Plate Lamps ...... 10-29 Warnings ...... iv Overview ...... 7-19, 7-21, 7-26 Taillamps, Turn Signal, CD Player ...... 7-11 Brake Stoplamps, and Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 System Warning Light ...... 5-20 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-28 Chains, Tire ...... 10-58 Brakes ...... 10-20 Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Charging System Light ...... 5-17 Antilock ...... 9-28 Check Assist ...... 9-30 C Engine Light ...... 5-17 Fluid ...... 10-21 Calibration ...... 5-5 Ignition Parking ...... 9-29 California Transmission Lock ...... 10-24 System Messages ...... 5-29 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-54 Child Restraints Braking ...... 9-3 Perchlorate Materials Infants and Young Braking System Requirements ...... 10-3 Children ...... 3-35 Active Emergency ...... 1-21 Warning ...... 10-2 Lower Anchors and Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Tethers for Children ...... 3-41 Capacities and Older Children ...... 3-33 Specifications ...... 12-2 Securing ...... 3-48, 3-50 Systems ...... 3-38 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-3
Cleaning Coolant D Exterior Care ...... 10-72 Engine ...... 10-15 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-8 Interior Care ...... 10-77 Engine Temperature Danger, Warnings, and Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Gauge ...... 5-14 Cautions ...... iv Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Cooling System ...... 10-14 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Dual Automatic ...... 8-3 Engine Messages ...... 5-31 Daytime Running Heating ...... 8-1 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-4 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Clock ...... 5-5, 5-6 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-9 Program ...... 13-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-8 Cruise Control ...... 9-33 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-65 Light ...... 5-25 Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 Compartments Messages ...... 5-30 Door Storage ...... 4-1 Cruise Control, Active ...... 9-35 Ajar Light ...... 5-26 Compass ...... 5-5 Cupholders ...... 4-2 Ajar Messages ...... 5-30 Messages ...... 5-29 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Connections Offices ...... 13-3 Locks ...... 2-11 OnStar® ...... 14-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Power Locks ...... 2-13 Control Users ...... 13-4 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 Traction and Electronic Customer Information Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-43 Service Publications Stability ...... 9-31 Driver Information Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Center (DIC) ...... 5-26 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Customer Satisfaction Driving Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Procedure ...... 13-1 Assistance Systems ...... 9-46 Characteristics and Towing Tips ...... 9-58 Defensive ...... 9-3 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-4 INDEX
Driving (cont'd) Electrical System Engine (cont'd) Drunk ...... 9-3 Engine Compartment Overheating ...... 10-18 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-24 Fuse Block ...... 10-32 Power Messages ...... 5-32 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Fuses ...... 10-31 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Instrument Panel Fuse Running While Parked ...... 9-24 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Block ...... 10-36 Starting ...... 9-18 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Overload ...... 10-31 Entry Lighting ...... 6-5 Track Events and Emergency Equipment, Towing ...... 9-62 Competitive ...... 9-5 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Engine Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-12 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-18 Winter ...... 9-8 Check and Service Engine Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Dual Automatic Climate Soon Light ...... 5-17 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-1 Control System ...... 8-3 Compartment Overview ...... 10-5 Coolant ...... 10-15 F E Coolant Temperature Features E85 or FlexFuel ...... 9-55 Gauge ...... 5-14 Memory ...... 1-9 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-20 Cooling System ...... 10-14 Filter, Electrical Equipment, Cooling System Messages . . .5-31 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-12 Add-On ...... 9-63 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Exhaust ...... 9-24 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Heater ...... 9-20 Flat Tire ...... 10-59 Oil Life System ...... 10-10 Changing ...... 10-60 Oil Messages ...... 5-31 FlexFuel Overheated Protection E85 ...... 9-55 Operating Mode ...... 10-19 Floor Mats ...... 10-80 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-5
Fluid Fuses ...... 10-31 H Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-12 Engine Compartment Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 Brakes ...... 10-21 Fuse Block ...... 10-32 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Washer ...... 10-19 Instrument Panel Fuse Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 Block ...... 10-36 Headlamps Forward Collision Alert Aiming ...... 10-26 (FCA) System ...... 9-46 G Automatic ...... 6-2 Frequency Statement Garage Door Opener ...... 5-44 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 Radio ...... 13-12 Programming ...... 5-44 Daytime Running Front Seats Gauges Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Adjustment ...... 3-4 Engine Coolant Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-10 Temperature ...... 5-14 Headlamps, Front Turn Fuel ...... 9-53 Fuel ...... 5-13 Signal, Sidemarker, and Additives ...... 9-55 Odometer ...... 5-12 Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Economy Driving ...... 1-24 Speedometer ...... 5-12 High Intensity Discharge Filling a Portable Fuel Tachometer ...... 5-12 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-26 Container ...... 9-57 Trip Odometer ...... 5-12 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Filling the Tank ...... 9-56 Warning Lights and High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Foreign Countries ...... 9-55 Indicators ...... 5-8 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-25 Gauge ...... 5-13 General Information Heated Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-24 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Requirements, California . . . . .9-54 Towing ...... 9-58 Heated and Ventilated Front System Messages ...... 5-32 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Seats ...... 3-10 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 GM Mobility Reimbursement Heater Program ...... 13-5 Engine ...... 9-20 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-6 INDEX
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Instrument Panel Lamps (cont'd) High Voltage Devices and Storage Area ...... 4-1 License Plate ...... 10-29 Wiring ...... 10-30 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-21 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-17 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Introduction ...... iii Messages ...... 5-33 High-Speed Operation ...... 10-46 On Reminder ...... 5-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 J Reading ...... 6-5 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-30 Jack Lane Departure Home Page ...... 7-4 Auxiliary ...... 7-17 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-52 Hood ...... 10-4 Jump Starting ...... 10-66 Lane Departure Warning Horn ...... 5-3 Light ...... 5-22 How to Wear Safety Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Properly ...... 3-14 K LATCH System Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-32 Replacing Parts after a I Keyless Entry Crash ...... 3-47 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Ignition Positions ...... 9-14, 9-16 Keys ...... 2-1 Ignition Transmission Lock Tethers for Children ...... 3-41 Check ...... 10-24 LED Lighting ...... 10-26 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 L Lighting Indicator Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-40 Entry ...... 6-5 Vehicle Ahead ...... 5-22 Lamps Exit ...... 6-6 Infants and Young Children, Courtesy ...... 6-4 Illumination Control ...... 6-4 Restraints ...... 3-35 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 LED ...... 10-26 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Dome ...... 6-4 Lights Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-15 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 Exterior Lamps Off Antilock Brake System Reminder ...... 6-1 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-21 Brake System Warning ...... 5-20 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-7
Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Messages (cont'd) Charging System ...... 5-17 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-24 Door Ajar ...... 5-30 Cruise Control ...... 5-25 Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Cooling System ...... 5-31 Door Ajar ...... 5-26 for Children (LATCH Engine Oil ...... 5-31 Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-20 System) ...... 3-41 Engine Power ...... 5-32 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-24 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-6 Fuel System ...... 5-32 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Front Seats ...... 3-6 Key and Lock ...... 5-32 High-Beam On ...... 5-25 Lamp ...... 5-33 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 M Object Detection System . . . . .5-33 Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-22 Maintenance Ride Control System ...... 5-35 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-24 Records ...... 11-13 Security ...... 5-35 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-15 Maintenance and Care Service Vehicle ...... 5-35 Security ...... 5-25 Additional ...... 11-8 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-36 Service Electric Parking Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Tire ...... 5-36 Brake ...... 5-21 Transmission ...... 5-36 ® Recommended Fluids StabiliTrak OFF ...... 5-23 and Lubricants ...... 11-11 Vehicle ...... 5-28 Tire Pressure ...... 5-23 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-37 Traction Control System Vehicle Speed ...... 5-37 ® Manual Mode ...... 9-27 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 5-23 Memory Features ...... 1-9 Washer Fluid ...... 5-37 Traction Off ...... 5-22 Memory Seats ...... 3-7 Window ...... 5-37 Locks Messages Mirrors Automatic Door ...... 2-13 Airbag System ...... 5-35 Automatic Dimming Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Battery Voltage and Rearview ...... 2-21 Door ...... 2-11 Charging ...... 5-29 Convex ...... 2-19 Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Brake System ...... 5-29 Folding ...... 2-20 Power Door ...... 2-13 Compass ...... 5-29 Heated ...... 2-20 Safety ...... 2-14 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-8 INDEX
Mirrors (cont'd) Oil Outlets Manual Rearview ...... 2-21 Engine ...... 10-8 Power ...... 5-6 Power ...... 2-20 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Overheated Engine Tilt in Reverse ...... 2-21 Messages ...... 5-31 Protection Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-21 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Operating Mode ...... 10-19 Monitor System, Tire Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-33 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-18 Pressure ...... 10-47 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Overview, Infotainment Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-11 OnStar ...... 13-15 System ...... 7-3 OnStar® System, In Brief ...... 1-25 N ® P Navigation OnStar Additional Park OnStar® ...... 14-3 Information ...... 14-6 Shifting Into ...... 9-22 OnStar® Connections ...... 14-4 Net, Convenience ...... 4-4 ® Shifting Out of ...... 9-23 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 OnStar Emergency ...... 14-2 Parking OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-3 ® Brake ...... 9-29 OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 Brake and P (Park) O ® OnStar Security ...... 14-3 Mechanism Check ...... 10-24 Object Detection System ® OnStar System ...... 7-18 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-24 Messages ...... 5-33 ® OnStar Vehicle Parking or Backing Odometer ...... 5-12 Diagnostics ...... 14-5 Trip ...... 5-12 Assistance Systems ...... 9-44 Operating Mode Passenger Airbag Status Off-Road Overheated Engine Recovery ...... 9-4 Indicator ...... 5-16 Protection ...... 10-19 Passenger Compartment Air Ordering Filter ...... 8-8 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-26 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-9
Perchlorate Materials R Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-30 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Replacement Parts Radio Frequency Personalization Airbags ...... 3-32 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-11 Vehicle ...... 5-38 Maintenance ...... 11-12 Radio Frequency Phone Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-32 Statement ...... 13-12 Bluetooth ...... 7-19, 7-21, 7-26 Replacing LATCH System Radios Port Parts after a Crash ...... 3-47 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 USB ...... 7-14 Replacing Safety Belt Reception ...... 7-10 Power System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-19 Satellite ...... 7-9 Door Locks ...... 2-13 Reporting Safety Defects Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Mirrors ...... 2-20 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Rear Seat Armrest ...... 3-12 Outlets ...... 5-6 General Motors ...... 13-13 Rear Seats ...... 3-11 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-22 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-21 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-5 Restraints Automatic Dimming ...... 2-21 Windows ...... 2-22 Where to Put ...... 3-39 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Pregnancy, Using Safety Retained Accessory Recommended Fluids and Belts ...... 3-18 Power (RAP) ...... 9-22 Lubricants ...... 11-11 Privacy Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-21 Records Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Ride Control Systems Maintenance ...... 11-13 Messages ...... 5-35 Program Recreational Vehicle Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 Roads Towing ...... 10-70 Proposition 65 Warning, Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 Reimbursement Program, California ...... 10-2 Roadside Assistance GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Program ...... 13-5 Remote Keyless Entry Roof (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Sunroof ...... 2-24 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-10 INDEX
Rotation, Tires ...... 10-51 Seats Service (cont'd) Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Running the Vehicle While Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Publications Ordering Parked ...... 9-24 Heated and Ventilated Information ...... 13-11 Front ...... 3-10 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 S Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-6 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-35 Safety Belts ...... 3-13 Memory ...... 3-7 Service Electric Parking Care ...... 3-19 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-5 Brake Light ...... 5-21 Extender ...... 3-18 Rear ...... 3-11 Services How to Wear Safety Belts Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Special Application ...... 11-8 Properly ...... 3-14 Securing Child Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-31 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Restraints ...... 3-48, 3-50 Shift Lock Control Function Reminders ...... 5-15 Security Check, Automatic Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-19 Light ...... 5-25 Transmission ...... 10-24 Messages ...... 5-35 Shifting Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-18 ® Safety Defects Reporting OnStar ...... 14-3 Into Park ...... 9-22 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Vehicle ...... 2-16 Out of Park ...... 9-23 General Motors ...... 13-13 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-16 Side Blind Zone U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Service Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-50 Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Accessories and Signals, Turn and Safety System Check ...... 3-18 Modifications ...... 10-3 Lane-Change ...... 6-3 Satellite Radio ...... 7-9 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Software Updates ...... 7-7 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-17 Spare Tire SD Card Reader ...... 7-17 Maintenance Records ...... 11-13 Compact ...... 10-65 Maintenance, General Special Application Services . . . 11-8 Information ...... 11-1 Specifications and Capacities ...... 12-2 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-11
Speedometer ...... 5-12 Sunroof ...... 2-24 Tires (cont'd) StabiliTrak Symbols ...... iv If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 OFF Light ...... 5-23 System Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-48 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-30 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-48 Inspection ...... 10-51 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Forward Collision Messages ...... 5-36 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-23 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-46 Pressure ...... 10-46 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Pressure Light ...... 5-23 Starting the Vehicle Systems Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Messages ...... 5-36 Driver Assistance ...... 9-43 Rotation ...... 10-51 Steering ...... 9-4 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-40 Heated Wheel ...... 5-3 T Terminology and Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Tachometer ...... 5-12 Definitions ...... 10-42 Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Taillamps Uniform Tire Quality Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Grading ...... 10-56 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Wheel Alignment and Tire Storage Areas Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-18 Balance ...... 10-57 Cargo Management System . . . 4-3 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-57 Center Console ...... 4-2 Time ...... 5-5, 5-6 When It Is Time for New Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Tires ...... 10-38 Tires ...... 10-53 Glove Box ...... 4-2 All-Season ...... 10-39 Winter ...... 10-39 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Buying New Tires ...... 10-54 Towing Umbrella ...... 4-3 Chains ...... 10-58 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-58 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Changing ...... 10-60 Equipment ...... 9-62 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 Compact Spare ...... 10-65 General Information ...... 9-58 Summer Tires ...... 10-39 Designations ...... 10-42 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-70 Sun Visors ...... 2-24 Different Size ...... 10-55 Trailer ...... 9-61 Vehicle ...... 10-70 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-12 INDEX
Track Events and U Vehicle (cont'd) Competitive Driving ...... 9-5 Security ...... 2-16 Umbrella Storage ...... 4-3 Traction Speed Messages ...... 5-37 Uniform Tire Quality Control System (TCS)/ Towing ...... 10-70 Grading ...... 10-56 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-23 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-22 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-44 Off Light ...... 5-22 Vehicle Care Operation ...... 5-47 Traction Control/Electronic Tire Pressure ...... 10-45 Programming ...... 5-44 Stability Control ...... 9-31 Vehicle Data Recording Updates Trademarks and License and Privacy ...... 13-14 Software ...... 7-7 Agreements ...... 7-31 Vehicle Diagnostics USB Port ...... 7-14 Trailer OnStar® ...... 14-5 Using This Manual ...... iii Towing ...... 9-61 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-7 Transmission Visors ...... 2-24 Automatic ...... 9-25 V Voltage Devices and Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-12 Vehicle Wiring ...... 10-30 Messages ...... 5-36 Alarm System ...... 2-16 Transportation Program, Canadian Owners ...... iii Courtesy ...... 13-7 Control ...... 9-3 Trip Odometer ...... 5-12 Identification Trunk ...... 2-15 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Turn and Lane-Change Load Limits ...... 9-10 Signals ...... 6-3 Messages ...... 5-28 Turn Signal Personalization ...... 5-38 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Reminder Messages ...... 5-37 Remote Start ...... 2-9 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
INDEX i-13
W Winter Tires ...... 10-39 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25 Warning Wiring, High Voltage Brake System Light ...... 5-20 Devices ...... 10-30 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-52 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...... 5-8 Warnings ...... iv Cautions and Danger ...... iv Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Washer Fluid ...... 10-19 Messages ...... 5-37 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-57 Different Size ...... 10-55 Replacement ...... 10-57 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-53 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-39 Windows ...... 2-21 Messages ...... 5-37 Power ...... 2-22 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 5-4 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7576026) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/2/14
i-14 INDEX
2 NOTES