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Chevrolet 2011 Impala Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2011 impala automobile owner's manual
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  • Page 113: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-3 Horn ......5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer .

  • Page 114: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-38 Vehicle Reminder Messages ....5-38 Washer Fluid Messages ..5-38 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization .

  • Page 115: Steering Wheel Controls

    Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. (Next): Press to go to the next radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD is playing. (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, go to the next...

  • Page 116: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. (Mist): Single wipe, turn , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on longer. (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

  • Page 117: Compass

    Compass This vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone...

  • Page 118: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls 4. Press until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See Compass Calibration Procedure following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving...

  • Page 119: Clock

    Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player This radio has a button for setting the time. To set the time: 1. Press the button until the hour begins flashing on the display. Press a second time and the minutes begin flashing on the display.

  • Page 120: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do one of the following: Press the pushbutton below the selected tab. Turn the knob clockwise. Press SEEK. Press FWD. 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: Turn the knob counter clockwise.

  • Page 121: Cigarette Lighter

    Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. WARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.

  • Page 122: Ashtrays

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have an ashtray. The ashtray may be located in the console, if the vehicle has one; otherwise, it may be located in the center armrest of the front seat. If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite...

  • Page 123: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar...

  • Page 124: Speedometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada).

  • Page 125: Gauge

    Metric When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about.

  • Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the H (United States) or torward the shaded thermostat (Canada), 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...

  • Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light

    This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or...

  • Page 128: Indicator

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.

  • Page 129: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Instruments and Controls The light should go out once the engine starts.
  • Page 130 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent.
  • Page 131 Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.

  • Page 132: Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by...

  • Page 133: Warning Light

    WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

  • Page 134: Tcs) Warning Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on, or comes on while driving a SERVICE STABILITRAK message appears in the DIC. This indicates that there may be a problem with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system and the vehicle may need service.

  • Page 135: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Instruments and Controls Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat.

  • Page 136: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.

  • Page 137: Security Light

    Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, High-Beam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. for more information. Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use.

  • Page 138: Center (Dic)

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
  • Page 139 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, instantaneous economy, Active Fuel Management indicator on vehicles with this feature, and average speed. (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature.
  • Page 140 5-28 Instruments and Controls If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display will show the number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) that were driven during the last ignition cycle.
  • Page 141 Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.

  • Page 142: Vehicle Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display. See for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle.

  • Page 143: Brake System Messages

    SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

  • Page 144: Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.

  • Page 145: Engine Oil Messages

    SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

  • Page 146: Fuel System Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may be displayed if the gas cap is not on, or is not fully tightened.
  • Page 147 Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays if there has been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.

  • Page 148: Airbag System Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL ON If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the TCS is turned on. for more information. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.

  • Page 149: Tire Messages

    SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system.

  • Page 150: Transmission Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. This message also displays LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate the location of the low...

  • Page 151: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
  • Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
  • Page 153 REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the doors are open.
  • Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 155 The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. for more information. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
  • Page 156 5-44 Instruments and Controls FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.

  • Page 157: Universal Remote System

    Universal Remote System information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Universal Remote System Programming This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage...
  • Page 158 5-46 Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
  • Page 159 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds.
  • Page 160 5-48 Instruments and Controls To program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor.
  • Page 161 The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up, +, or On. A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down, , or Off. A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle, 0, or Neutral.
  • Page 162 5-50 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote Left, press...

  • Page 163: Universal Remote System Operation

    Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions.
  • Page 164 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

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