Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 2013 Impala Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information9
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System9
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Canceling A Remote Start10
Door Locks11
Trunk Release11
Windows11
Manual Locks11
Seat Adjustment12
Manual Seats12
Power Seats12
Power Reclining Seatback12
Second Row Seats13
Head Restraint Adjustment13
Safety Belts13
Manual Lumbar13
Passenger Sensing System14
Mirror Adjustment14
Exterior Mirrors14
Steering Wheel Adjustment15
Interior Lighting15
Dome Lamp15
Reading Lamps15
Exterior Lighting16
Windshield Wiper/Washer16
Map Lamps16
Climate Controls17
Vehicle Features19
Radio19
Storing A Favorite Station19
Satellite Radio20
Portable Audio Devices20
Setting The Clock20
Bluetooth21
Steering Wheel Controls21
Cruise Control22
Power Outlets22
Universal Remote System22
Performance And Maintenance23
Traction Control System (Tcs)23
Electronic Stability Control23
Tire Pressure Monitor24
Engine Oil Life System24
Fuel E8524
Driving For Better Fuel Economy24
Onstar25
Keys, Doors And Windows27
Keys27
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation28
Programming Transmitter To The Vehicle29
Battery Replacement30
Power Door Locks33
Delayed Locking33
Automatic Door Locks33
Personal Choice Programming33
Lockout Protection34
Safety Locks34
To Use The Lock34
Doors35
Trunk35
Remote Trunk Release35
Vehicle Security36
Emergency Trunk Release Handle36
Vehicle Alarm System36
Immobilizer37
Arming With The Power Lock Switch37
Arming With The Rke Transmitter37
Disarming With The Rke Transmitter37
To Program The New Additional Key38
Convex Mirrors39
Interior Mirrors40
Heated Mirrors40
Manual Rearview Mirror40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror40
Power Windows41
Roof42
Express-Down Window42
Window Lockout42
Sun Visors42
Seats And Restraints45
Head Restraints46
Front Seats46
Rear Seats47
Center Seat48
Power Seat Adjustment48
Lumbar Adjustment48
Reclining Seatbacks49
Manual Reclining Seatbacks49
Heated Front Seats50
Power Reclining Seatbacks50
Flip And Fold Feature51
Under Seat Storage52
Why Safety Belts Work53
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly54
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts54
Lap-Shoulder Belt55
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster57
Safety Belt Pretensioners57
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy59
Lap Belt59
Safety Belt Extender60
Safety System Check60
Safety Belt Care61
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash61
Airbag System62
Where Are The Airbags?64
When Should An Airbag Inflate?65
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?67
How Does An Airbag Restrain?67
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?67
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint71
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant72
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation72
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle73
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle73
Airbag System Check75
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash75
Child Restraints76
Older Children76
Infants And Young Children78
Child Restraint Systems80
Rear-Facing Infant Seat80
Forward-Facing Child Seat80
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle81
Booster Seats81
Where To Put The Restraint82
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint82
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children84
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations85
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash89
Securing Child Restraint (Rear Seat)89
Securing Child Restraints91
Storage95
Storage Compartments95
Sunglasses Storage95
Armrest Storage95
Additional Storage Features96
Rear Storage96
Center Console Storage96
Convenience Net96
Instruments And Controls97
Table Of Contents97
Controls98
Horn99
Compass100
Compass Zone100
Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure100
Compass Calibration101
Compass Calibration Procedure101
Clock102
Single Cd (Mp3) Player102
Cigarette Lighter104
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators105
Instrument Cluster106
Speedometer107
Odometer107
Tachometer107
Fuel Gauge107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge108
Safety Belt Reminders109
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light109
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light109
Airbag Readiness Light109
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator110
Charging System Light111
Malfunction Indicator Lamp111
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs113
Brake System Warning Light114
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light115
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Off Light115
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)116
Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator/Warning Light116
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light116
Tire Pressure Light117
Engine Oil Pressure Light117
Security Light117
When The Light Flashes First And Then Is On Steady117
High-Beam On Light118
Front Fog Lamp Light118
Cruise Control Light118
Information Displays119
Driver Information Center (Dic)119
Dic Operation And Displays119
Dic Buttons119
Trip/Fuel Menu Items120
Trip A And Trip B120
Fuel Range120
Average Economy121
Instantaneous Economy121
Average Speed121
Blank Display121
Units122
Tire Pressure122
Change Compass Zone122
Calibrate Compass122
Vehicle Messages123
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages123
Brake System Messages123
Door Ajar Messages123
Engine Cooling System Messages124
Hood Open124
Left Rear Door Open124
Passenger Door Open124
Engine Oil Messages125
Service A/C125
Change Engine Oil Soon125
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine125
Engine Power Messages126
Fuel System Messages126
Key And Lock Messages126
Lamp Messages126
Ride Control System Messages127
Service Stabilitrak127
Stabilitrak Initializing127
Stabilitrak Off127
Airbag System Messages128
Security Messages128
Service Vehicle Messages128
Tire Messages129
Starting Disabled Service Throttle129
Tire Learning Active129
Tire Low Add Air To Tire129
Transmission Messages130
Vehicle Reminder Messages130
Washer Fluid Messages130
Entering The Feature Settings Menu131
Feature Settings Menu Items131
Display Language131
Auto Door Unlock131
Remote Door Unlock133
Exit Lighting133
Approach Lighting133
Chime Volume134
Remote Start134
Factory Settings135
Exit Feature Settings135
Exiting The Feature Settings Menu135
Universal Remote System Programming136
Programming Universal Home Remote136
To Program Up To Three Devices138
Universal Remote System Operation141
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons141
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons141
Lighting143
Exterior Lamp Controls143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer144
Flash-To-Pass144
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System144
Hazard Warning Flashers145
Lights On With Wipers145
Turn And Lane-Change Signals146
Turn Signal On Chime146
Fog Lamps146
Instrument Panel Illumination Control147
Courtesy Lamps147
Dome Lamps148
Lighting Features148
Entry Lighting148
Delayed Entry Lighting149
Delayed Exit Lighting149
Parade Dimming149
Battery Load Management149
Battery Power Protection150
Infotainment System151
Theft-Deterrent Feature152
Setting The Tone Radio With Cd155
Radio Messages156
Adjusting The Speakers156
Calibration Error156
Loc Or Locked156
Am-Fm Radio157
Radio Data System (Rds)157
Finding A Station157
Storing Radio Stations158
Storing A Radio Station As A Preset, Radio With Cd158
Finding An Siriusxm Channel160
Finding A Category Channel160
Adding And Removing Categories161
Storing Siriusxm Channels161
Storing An Siriusxm Channel As A Favorite161
Siriusxm Radio Messages162
Radio Reception163
Am163
Fm Stereo163
Siriusxm Satellite Radio Service163
Audio Players164
Backglass Antenna164
Satellite Radio Antenna164
Care Of The Cd Player164
Care Of Cds165
Inserting A Disc165
Ejecting A Disc165
Paying A Cd165
Softkeys166
Mp3 Supported Files166
Supported File And Folder Structure166
Root Directory166
Playing An Mp3167
Empty Folder167
File Naming167
Order Of Play167
Auxiliary Devices169
Cd Player Messages169
Using The Auxiliary Input Jack169
Phone170
Voice Recognition171
Audio System171
Bluetooth Controls171
Pairing171
Pairing A Phone172
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones172
Deleting A Paired Phone172
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers173
Connecting To A Different Phone173
Using The Store Command173
Using The Digit Store Command173
Making A Call174
Using The Delete Command174
Using The Delete All Name Tags Command174
Listing Stored Numbers174
Receiving A Call175
Call Waiting175
Three-Way Calling175
Using The "Re-Dial" Command175
Muting A Call176
Transferring A Call176
Voice Pass-Thru176
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Tones177
Clearing The System177
Other Information177
Climate Control Systems179
Air Vents183
Rear Window Defogger183
Operation Tips183
Maintenance184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter184
Driving And Operating187
Driving Information188
Distracted Driving188
Defensive Driving188
Drunk Driving189
Braking189
Steering189
Hydraulic Power Steering189
Off-Road Recovery190
Loss Of Control190
Curve Tips190
Steering In Emergencies190
Driving On Wet Roads191
Hydroplaning191
Highway Hypnosis192
Hill And Mountain Roads192
Other Rainy Weather Tips192
Winter Driving193
Blizzard Conditions193
Driving On Snow Or Ice193
If The Vehicle Is Stuck194
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out195
Vehicle Load Limits195
Tire And Loading Information Label196
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit196
Certiication Label198
Starting And Operating199
New Vehicle Break-In199
Ignition Positions200
Starting The Engine201
Starting Procedure202
Engine Heater203
To Use The Engine Heater203
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)203
Shifting Into Park204
Steering Column Shift Lever204
Console Shift Lever204
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running204
Shifting Out Of Park205
Torque Lock205
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock205
Console Shift205
Engine Exhaust206
Parking Over Things That Burn206
Automatic Transmission207
Running The Vehicle While Parked207
Manual Mode209
Brakes210
Antilock Brake System (Abs)210
Parking Brake211
Using Abs211
Braking In Emergencies211
Ride Control Systems212
Traction Control System212
Setting Cruise Control215
Resuming A Set Speed216
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control216
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control216
Using Cruise Control On Hills216
Fuel217
Ending Cruise Control217
Erasing Speed Memory217
Recommended Fuel217
Gasoline Specifications218
California Fuel Requirements218
Fuels In Foreign Countries218
Fuel Additives218
Filling The Tank220
Towing222
Filling A Portable Fuel Container222
General Towing Information222
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips223
Driving With A Trailer223
Towing With A Stability Control System223
Following Distance224
Passing224
Backing Up224
Making Turns224
Trailer Towing225
Parking On Hills225
Leaving After Parking On A Hill225
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing225
Weight Of The Trailer226
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue226
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires226
Conversions And Add-Ons227
Towing Equipment227
Hitches227
Safety Chains227
Vehicle Care229
Vehicle Checks231
Accessories And Modifications231
Hood232
Engine Compartment Overview233
Engine Oil234
Checking Engine Oil234
When To Add Engine Oil235
Selecting The Right Engine Oil235
Specification235
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes236
What To Do With Used Oil236
When To Change Engine Oil236
Viscosity Grade236
Automatic Transmission Fluid237
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System237
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid237
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter238
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter238
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter238
Cooling System239
Engine Coolant239
Checking Coolant240
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank241
Engine Overheating242
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment242
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment242
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode243
Power Steering Fluid243
When To Check Power Steering Fluid243
Washer Fluid244
How To Check Power Steering Fluid244
Adding Washer Fluid244
Brake Fluid246
Brake Pedal Travel246
Brake Adjustment246
Replacing Brake System Parts246
Battery247
Vehicle Storage248
Starter Switch Check248
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Fucntion Check248
Ignition Transmission Lock Check249
Park Brake And P Mechanism Check249
Wiper Blade Replacement249
Headlamp Aiming250
Bulb Replacement251
Halogen Bulbs251
License Plate Lamp254
Replacement Bulbs254
Electrical System255
Electrical System Overload255
Fuses And Circuit Breakers255
Headlamp Wiring255
Engine Compartment Fuse Block256
Instrument Panel Fuse Block258
Wheels And Tires259
All-Season Tires260
Winter Tires260
Summer Tires261
Tire Sidewall Labeling261
Tire Designations263
Tire Size263
Tire Pressure Monitor System268
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation269
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message270
Tpms Sensor Matching Process271
Tire Inspection272
Tire Rotation272
When It Is Time For New Tires273
Buying New Tires274
Different Size Tires And Wheels275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading276
Treadwear276
Traction277
Temperature277
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance277
Wheel Replacement278
Tire Chains278
If A Tire Goes Flat279
Tire Changing280
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools280
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire282
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools286
To Store A Full-Size Tire286
Compact Spare Tire287
Jump Starting288
Towing The Vehicle291
Recreational Vehicle Towing291
Dinghy Towing291
Appearance Care292
Dolly Towing292
Exterior Care292
Washing The Vehicle292
Finish Care293
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts293
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses And Emblems293
Windshield And Wiper Blades294
Weatherstrips294
Tires294
Wheels And Trim294
Interior Care295
Body Component Lubrication295
Underbody Maintenance295
Finish Damage295
Interior Glass296
Speaker Covers296
Coated Moldings296
Fabric/Carpet/Suede297
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl298
Cargo Cover And Convenience Net298
Care Of Safety Belts298
Floor Mats299
Removing And Replacing The Floor Mat300
Service And Maintenance301
Maintenance Schedule303
At Each Fuel Stop303
Engine Oil Change303
Special Application Services309
Additional Maintenance And Care310
Hoses311
Lamps311
Shocks And Struts311
Wheel Alignment312
Windshield312
Wiper Blades312
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants313
Maintenance Replacement Parts314
Technical Data319
Vehicle Identification319
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)319
Engine Identification319
Vehicle Data320
Capacities And Specifications320
Engine Drive Belt Routing321
Engine Specifications321
Customer Information323
Collision Damage Repair331
Collision Parts331
Repair Facility331
Insuring The Vehicle332
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process333
Reporting Safety Defects334
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy335
Event Data Recorders336
Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)337
Radio Frequency Statement337
Onstar Overview339
Emergency340
Security340
Navigation340
Using Voice Commands During A Planned Route341
Connections342
Hands-Free Calling342
Calling 911 Emergency342
Retrieve My Number342
Onstar Additional Information343
Index347