Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 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 . 8-4 Vehicle Features . 1-13 Maintenance . 8-5 Performance and Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Maintenance . 1-17 Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators . 5-9 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Windows . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-23 Engine Exhaust . 9-21 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Vehicle Messages . 5-27 Automatic Transmission . 9-22 Doors . 2-9 Vehicle Personalization . 5-35 Brakes . 9-26 Vehicle Security. 2-11 Universal Remote System . 5-40 Ride Control Systems . 9-27 Exterior Mirrors . 2-13 Cruise Control . 9-30 Interior Mirrors . 2-14 Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-33 Windows . 2-15 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Towing. 9-39 Roof . 2-17 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-45 Lighting Features . 6-6 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Head Restraints . 3-2 Infotainment System . 7-1 Front Seats . 3-3 Introduction . 7-1 Rear Seats . 3-8 Radio . 7-6 Safety Belts . 3-10 Audio Players . 7-13 Airbag System . 3-19 Phone . 7-19 Child Restraints . 3-33 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 General Information . 10-2 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-12 Headlamp Aiming . 10-24 Special Application Vehicle Data Recording and Bulb Replacement . 10-24 Services . 11-8 Privacy. 13-14 Electrical System . 10-28 Additional Maintenance Wheels and Tires . 10-33 and Care . 11-8 OnStar . 14-1 Jump Starting . 10-62 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Overview. 14-1 Towing. 10-65 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-11 OnStar Services . 14-2 Appearance Care . 10-67 Maintenance Records . 11-13 OnStar Additional Information . 14-5 Technical Data . 12-1 Index . i-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name "General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited" for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, quick reference. the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, Helm, Incorporated and the IMPALA Emblem are P.O. Box 07130 trademarks and/or service marks of Detroit, MI 48207 General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue This manual describes features that française may or may not be on your specific www.helminc.com vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20864990 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of 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 or manual and the page number 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 in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual 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 is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle } and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start the Index. # : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 . : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning # + : Fuses d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam M : Windshield Washer Fluid % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Changer or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Passenger Sensing System . 1-8 Performance and Maintenance In Brief Mirror Adjustment . 1-8 Traction Control Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-9 System (TCS) . 1-17 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting . 1-9 Electronic Stability Exterior Lighting . 1-10 Control (ESC) . 1-17 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-17 Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . 1-11 Engine Oil Life System . 1-18 Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-18 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Radio(s) . 1-13 System . 1-3 Economy . 1-18 Satellite Radio . 1-14 Roadside Assistance Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices . 1-14 Door Locks . 1-5 ® Program . 1-19 Bluetooth . 1-15 OnStar® . 1-19 Trunk Release . 1-5 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-15 Windows . 1-5 Cruise Control . 1-16 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Power Outlets . 1-16 Second Row Seats . 1-7 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-7 Safety Belts . 1-7 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑4. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. ‑ Information See Trunk on page 2‑9. M. Cruise Control on page 9‑30. This section provides a brief C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. N. Hood Release. See Hood on overview about some of the See Turn and Lane-Change page 10‑5. important features that may or may Signals on page 6‑4. O. Data Link Connector (DLC) not be on your specific vehicle. D. Instrument Cluster on (Out of View). See Malfunction For more detailed information, refer page 5‑10. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑16. to each of the features which can be E. Hazard Warning Flashers on P. Horn on page 5‑3. found later in this owner manual. page 6‑3. Q. Steering Wheel Controls on F. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 5‑3 (If Equipped). Remote Keyless Entry on page 5 23. ‑ R. Ignition Positions on page 9‑15. (RKE) System G. Passenger Airbag Status S. Climate Control Systems on The RKE transmitter is used to Indicator on page 5 14. ‑ page 8‑1. remotely lock and unlock the doors H. Infotainment on page 7‑1. from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from T. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. the vehicle. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on U. Center Console Shift Lever page 6‑1. (If Equipped). See Shifting Into J. Instrument Panel Illumination Park on page 9‑19. Control on page 6‑5. Dome Lamp Control. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. K. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑27 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Press L and hold for more than When the vehicle starts, the parking two seconds to sound the panic lamps will turn on and remain on as alarm. long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate Press L again to cancel the panic control system may come on. alarm. The engine will continue to run for See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Keyless Entry (RKE) System 10-minute time extension. Remote Operation on page 2‑3. start can be extended only once. Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be Press K to unlock the driver door. started from outside of the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the Press again within five seconds to vehicle and press and hold / Starting the Vehicle unlock all remaining doors.