Chevrolet 2005 Impala Getting To Know Manual
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Chevrolet 2005 Impala Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tire Inflation Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rear Seat Child Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Rundown Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Impala. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
for Enhanced Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Lamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oil Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Fuel Economy Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Battery Rundown Protection ....14 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Impala. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the...

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block G. Air Vent M. Ignition Switch B. Traction Control On/Off Button H. Exterior Lamps Control N. Center Console Shift Lever (if equipped) (if equipped) I. Remote Trunk Release Button C. Multifunction Lever O. Climate Controls J.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very cluster is designed to let you know similar to it. The instrument panel about many important aspects of cluster includes these key features: your vehicle’s operation. It is impor- tant to read your Owner Manual and A.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very cluster is designed to let you know similar to it. The instrument panel about many important aspects of cluster includes these key features: your vehicle’s operation. It is impor- tant to read your Owner Manual and A.
  • Page 5 Instrument Panel Cluster IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very cluster is designed to let you know similar to it. The instrument panel about many important aspects of your cluster includes these key features: vehicle’s operation.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very cluster is designed to let you know similar to it. The instrument panel clus- about many important aspects of your ter includes these key features: vehicle’s operation.

  • Page 7: Message Center

    Message Center Driver Information Center (DIC) If equipped, the DIC provides valuable information about your vehicle and its surroundings. The DIC is located in the headliner between the sun visors. Your Impala is equipped with a Message Center in the instrument panel that keeps you informed of key vehicle main- tenance and safety information.

  • Page 8: Check Engine Light

    Getting to Know Your Impala • Trip Computer: Pressing the MODE Tire Inflation Monitor button cycles through the five Trip Computer displays. Press the MODE If equipped, the Tire Inflation Monitor button after the last Trip Computer alerts you to a large change in tire display to return the DIC to the Off pressure.

  • Page 9: Audio System

    the radio will produce one beep. The Audio System radio will scan to the preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press one of the arrows again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.

  • Page 10: Radio Data System (Rds)

    Getting to Know Your Impala SIDE (Cassette player only): Press this will return and the equalization you have selected will also automatically pushbutton to play the other side of the be selected for that station. tape. RDM (Random) (CD player only): Press 6.

  • Page 11: Xm Satellite Radio

    When you tune to an RDS station, the For more information, contact XM on the station name and call letters will appear Internet at www.XMradio.com or call on the display instead of the frequency. 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). RDS stations may also provide the time See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

  • Page 12: Dual Climate Control System

    Getting to Know Your Impala • Slide the front part of the control up Dual Climate Control System or down to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Slide the rear part of the control up or down to raise or lower the rear por- tion of the seat cushion.

  • Page 13: Rear Seat Child Comfort Guides

    (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of Rear Seat Child Comfort Guides the air to the instrument panel outlets and half to the floor outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side outlets and windshield. (Defog): This mode directs air equally to the windshield and the floor outlets.

  • Page 14: Battery Rundown Protection

    Getting to Know Your Impala Battery Rundown Protection Traction Control System This feature helps prevent the battery If equipped, your vehicle’s Traction from running down in case the vehicle’s Control System limits wheelspin to pro- lights are left on. The system automati- vide better traction when slippery road cally turns off the vehicle’s interior and conditions are encountered.
  • Page 15 To program these features, follow these 2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to procedures: enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. The to it. radio must be off. 3.

  • Page 16: Programmable Automatic Door Locks For Enhanced Security

    Getting to Know Your Impala appear with an asterisk (*) for one Programmable Automatic Door second. Locks for Enhanced Security Your selection is now set. Programmable Automatic Door Locks See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. provide enhanced security and conve- nience by automatically locking and OnStar unlocking the vehicle doors.

  • Page 17: Homelink Transmitter

    OnStar Services Button • Hold down the desired button on the unit until the indicator light flashes Press to connect to an OnStar slowly (about 20 seconds); continue ® Advisor. You’ll hear a chime, followed by holding down the button. the words “Connecting to OnStar .”...

  • Page 18: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)

    Getting to Know Your Impala Delayed Headlamp Illumination Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Impala’s Delayed Headlamp Illumination Your vehicle is designed so that the front feature provides convenient lighting lights are always on when the ignition is when exiting your vehicle. When you in the Run position.

  • Page 19: Oil Life Monitor

    Oil Life Monitor Fuel Economy Tips Your vehicle is equipped with an Oil Life One of the best ways to save fuel is to Monitor that lets you know when to maintain good driving habits. The follow- change the oil and oil filter, based on ing six tips can help you save gas: actual driving conditions, not mileage.

  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    • FREE Jump Start (at home or on the TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 road) As the owner of a 2005 Chevrolet, member- • FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel ship in the Roadside Assistance program is delivered on the road) free.

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