Oil Life Monitor; Fuel Economy Tips - Chevrolet 2005 Impala Getting To Know Manual

Oil Life Monitor

Your vehicle is equipped with an Oil Life
Monitor that lets you know when to
change the oil and oil filter, based on
actual driving conditions, not mileage.
When the calculated oil life remaining
reaches a certain level, a CHANGE
ENGINE OIL warning message in the
instrument panel alerts you to schedule
an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitor
Whenever you have your oil changed,
the Oil Life Monitor needs to be reset to
tell you when your next oil change is due.
To reset the monitor, follow these
instructions:
1. With the engine off, turn the ignition
key to ON.
2. Fully press and release the accelera-
tor pedal three times within five sec-
onds. (If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
message flashes, the system is reset.)
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Fuel Economy Tips

One of the best ways to save fuel is to
maintain good driving habits. The follow-
ing six tips can help you save gas:
1. Obey the speed limit. On the high-
way, your vehicle will use up to 20
percent more fuel if driven at 70 mph
instead of 55 to 60 mph.
2. Avoid sudden accelerations and quick
stops.
3. If possible, make one long trip versus
several short trips. More fuel is used
on short trips because the engine
isn't able to reach its most efficient
operating temperature.
4. If stopping for more than 10 seconds
when not in traffic, turn off the engine.
Restarting uses less fuel than idling.
5. Check your tire pressure regularly —
every month or so — and keep tires
inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. (The recommended tire
pressure is shown on the inside of
the trunk lid.) Your vehicle will ride
smoother and burn less fuel.
6. Have your Impala serviced regularly.
A poorly maintained vehicle typically
consumes up to 15 percent more fuel
than a properly maintained vehicle.
Regular systems checks and fluid
changes at your GM dealership will
help keep your car operating at maxi-
mum efficiency.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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