Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 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 . 1-3 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-5 Vehicle Features . 1-14 Maintenance . 8-5 Performance and Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Maintenance . 1-18 Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Indicators . 5-10 Starting and Operating . 9-17 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Information Displays . 5-26 Engine Exhaust . 9-24 Doors . 2-10 Vehicle Messages . 5-30 Automatic Transmission . 9-25 Vehicle Security. 2-11 Vehicle Personalization . 5-39 Brakes . 9-28 Exterior Mirrors . 2-14 Universal Remote System . 5-45 Ride Control Systems . 9-29 Interior Mirrors . 2-15 Cruise Control . 9-32 Windows . 2-16 Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-35 Roof . 2-18 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Towing. 9-41 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-48 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-6 Head Restraints . 3-2 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Front Seats . 3-3 Infotainment System . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Rear Seats . 3-8 Introduction . 7-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Safety Belts . 3-10 Radio . 7-6 Headlamp Aiming . 10-32 Airbag System . 3-26 Audio Players . 7-15 Bulb Replacement . 10-33 Child Restraints . 3-42 Phone . 7-21 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Electrical System . 10-37 Technical Data . 12-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-42 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Jump Starting . 10-75 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Towing. 10-79 Appearance Care . 10-81 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-14 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Privacy. 13-15 Recommended Fluids, Index . i-1 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-6 Maintenance Records . 11-9 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features Canadian Vehicle Owners that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because Propriétaires Canadiens they are options that you did A French language copy of this not purchase or due to changes manual can be obtained from your subsequent to the printing of this dealer or from: owner manual. Please refer to the The names, logos, emblems, purchase documentation relating On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, to your specific vehicle to confirm ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing each of the features found on your concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but vehicle. For vehicles first sold suivante: not limited to, GM, the GM logo, in Canada, substitute the name Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET "General Motors of Canada Limited" Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA P.O. Box 07130 for Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit, MI 48207 Emblem are trademarks and/or wherever it appears in this manual. service marks of General Motors 1-800-551-4123 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 or licensors. quick reference. de langue française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20782813 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and about the vehicle, use the Index These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of in the back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation manual and the page number or information relating to a specific where it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result Danger, Warnings, and in property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when Cautions This would not be covered by you need to see your owner manual the vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it hazard that could result in injury or is a safety symbol which means death. “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart # : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols . : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle + and what they mean. For more : Fuses information on the symbol, refer 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam to the Index. Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light j : LATCH System Child # : Air Conditioning Restraints ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Oil Pressure or OnStar® } : Power $ : Brake System Warning Light / : Remote Vehicle Start " : Charging System > : Safety Belt Reminders I : Cruise Control 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor B : Engine Coolant Temperature d : Traction Control O : Exterior Lamps M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance In Brief Airbag . 1-8 Traction Control Mirror Adjustment . 1-9 System (TCS) . 1-18 Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Electronic Stability Adjustment . 1-10 Control (ESC) . 1-19 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Interior Lighting . 1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-19 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting . 1-10 Engine Oil Life System . 1-20 Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-11 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Climate Controls . 1-12 Driving for Better Fuel System . 1-4 Economy . 1-20 Vehicle Features Roadside Assistance Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-14 Door Locks . 1-5 Program . 1-21 Satellite Radio . 1-15 OnStar® . 1-21 Trunk Release . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-16 Windows . 1-6 Bluetooth® . 1-16 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-16 Second Row Seats . 1-8 Cruise Control . 1-17 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-8 Power Outlets . 1-18 Safety Belts . 1-8 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. ‑ Information See Trunk on page 2‑10. M. Cruise Control on page 9‑32. C. Turn and Lane-Change Signals N. Hood Release. See Hood on This section provides a brief overview about some of the on page 6‑4. page 10‑5. important features that may or D. Instrument Cluster on O. Data Link Connector (DLC) may not be on your specific page 5‑11. (Out of View). See Malfunction vehicle. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. E. Hazard Warning Flashers on For more detailed information, refer page 6‑4. P. Horn on page 5‑3. to each of the features which can be F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Q. Steering Wheel Controls on found later in this owner manual. on page 5‑26. page 5‑3 (If Equipped). G. Passenger Airbag Status R. Ignition Positions on page 9‑17. Indicator on page 5‑16. S. Climate Control Systems on H. Infotainment on page 7‑1. page 8‑1. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on T. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. page 6‑1. U. Center Console Shift Lever J. Instrument Panel Illumination (If Equipped). See Shifting Into Control on page 6‑5. Park on page 9‑21. K. Traction Control System (TCS) V. Glove Box on page 4‑1. on page 9‑29 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Remote Keyless Press Q to lock all doors. Remote Vehicle Start Entry (RKE) System Lock and unlock feedback can With this feature the engine can be The RKE transmitter is used to be personalized. See Vehicle started from outside of the vehicle. Personalization on page 5‑39 remotely lock and unlock the doors Starting the Vehicle from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from for additional information. the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the Press and hold V for vehicle. approximately one second to open the trunk. 2. Press Q. Press L and release to locate the 3. Immediately after completing vehicle. Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic When the vehicle starts, the parking alarm. lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Press L again to cancel the panic The doors will be locked and alarm. the climate control system may come on. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The engine will continue to run for Press K to unlock the driver door. Operation on page 2‑3.