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Chevrolet 2008 Impala Owner's Manual (400 pages)

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Table of Contents

1
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Front Seats
    6
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Power Seats
    7
  - Manual Lumbar
    7
    
    Heated Seats
    8
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    8
    
    Power Reclining Seatback
    9
    
    Head Restraints
    11
    
    Center Seat
    12
    
    Split Folding Rear Seat
    12
  - Rear Seats
    12
    
    Flip and Fold Feature
    12
    
    Underseat Storage
    13
  - Safety Belts
    14
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    15
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    18
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    19
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    28
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    30
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    30
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    30
    
    Lap Belt
    33
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    33
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    34
    
    Older Children
    35
  - Child Restraints
    35
    
    Infants and Young Children
    38
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    41
    
    Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    43
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    44
    
    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
    45
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    49
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
    51
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
    54
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    54
  - Airbag System
    58
  - Instrument Panel
    61
  - Where Are the Airbags
    61
    
    When Should an Airbag Inﬂate
    63
    
    What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate
    64
  - How Does an Airbag Restrain
    64
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    64
  - Passenger Sensing System
    66
  - Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    70
    
    Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    71
    
    Checking the Restraint Systems
    72
  - Restraint System Check
    72
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    73
- Features and Controls
  
  75
  - Keys
    77
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    78
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    79
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    80
    
    Battery Replacement
    81
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    82
    
    Remote Start Ready
    83
    
    Door Locks
    84
  - Doors and Locks
    84
    
    Delayed Locking
    85
    
    Power Door Locks
    85
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    86
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    86
  - Automatic Door Lock
    86
  - Lockout Protection
    87
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    88
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    88
  - Windows
    89
    
    Power Windows
    90
    
    Sun Visors
    91
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    92
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    92
    
    Arming with the Power Lock Switch
    92
    
    Disarming with Your Key
    93
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    95
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    95
    
    Ignition Positions
    96
    
    Key in the Ignition
    97
    
    Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    97
    
    Starting the Engine
    97
    
    Starting Procedure
    98
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    99
    
    Active Fuel Management
    100
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    100
    
    L V6 and 5.3L V8 Engines
    100
    
    Parking Brake
    104
    
    Shifting into Park (P)
    104
    
    Console Shift Lever
    105
    
    Steering Column Shift Lever
    105
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    106
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    106
    
    Torque Lock
    106
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    107
    
    Engine Exhaust
    108
    
    Running the Engine While Parked
    108
  - Mirrors
    109
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    109
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    110
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    110
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    111
    
    Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    111
  - Onstar System
    112
    
    Onstar Services
    112
    
    Onstar Virtual Advisor
    113
    
    How Onstar Service Works
    114
    
    Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    114
    
    Your Responsibility
    115
  - Universal Home Remote System
    115
    
    Universal Home Remote System Operation (with Three Round LED)
    116
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    121
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    121
  - Storage Areas
    122
  - Convenience Net
    123
  - Sunroof
    123
- Instrument Panel
  
  125
Section 3 Instrument Panel

126
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  126
- Instrument Panel Overview
  128
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    130
  - Other Warning Devices
    130
  - Tilt Wheel
    130
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    131
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    132
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    132
  - Turn Signal on Chime
    132
  - Flash-To-Pass
    133
  - Windshield Wipers
    133
  - Cruise Control
    134
  - Windshield Washer
    134
  - Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    136
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    136
  - Setting Cruise Control
    136
  - Exterior Lamps
    138
  - Delayed Headlamps
    139
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
    140
  - Fog Lamps
    140
  - Courtesy Lamps
    141
  - Dome Lamp
    141
  - Entry Lighting
    141
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    141
  - Delayed Entry Lighting
    142
  - Delayed Exit Lighting
    142
  - Parade Dimming
    142
  - Electric Power Management
    143
- Mirror Reading Lamps
  143
  - Reading Lamps
    143
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S
    144
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    144
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    145
  - Climate Control System
    146
  - Climate Controls
    146
  - Manual Operation
    146
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    148
  - Operation Tips
    149
  - Outlet Adjustment
    149
  - Rear Window Defogger
    149
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    150
  - Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
    151
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    152
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    153
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    154
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    155
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    156
  - Brake System Warning Light
    158
  - Charging System Light
    158
  - Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light
    160
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    160
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    161
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    162
  - Tire Pressure Light
    162
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
    163
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    164
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    164
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    165
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  166
  - Oil Pressure Light
    166
  - Security Light
    166
  - Fog Lamp Light
    166
  - Cruise Control Light
    167
  - Highbeam on Light
    167
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    168
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    168
    
    DIC Buttons
    168
    
    Average Economy
    170
    
    Fuel Range
    170
    
    Average Speed
    171
    
    Blank Display
    171
  - DIC Compass
    173
    
    Compass Calibration Procedure
    175
    
    Battery Saver Active
    176
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    176
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    177
    
    Driver Door Open
    177
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    178
    
    Fuel Level Low
    178
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    179
    
    Service Air Bag
    180
    
    Service Brake System
    180
    
    Service Theft System
    181
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    181
    
    Service Transmission
    181
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    181
    
    Theft Attempted
    182
    
    Traction Control off
    182
    
    Trunk Open
    183
    
    Turn Signal on
    183
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    184
    
    Display Language
    185
    
    Remote Door Lock
    186
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    186
    
    Approach Lighting
    187
    
    Exit Lighting
    187
    
    Chime Volume
    188
    
    Remote Start
    188
    
    Factory Settings
    189
    
    Audio System(S)
    190
- Audio System(S)
  
  191
  - Setting the Time
    191
  - Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player
    192
  - Radio(S)
    193
    
    Playing the Radio
    194
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    194
    
    Finding a Station
    195
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    195
    
    Setting the Tone
    196
    
    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
    196
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    197
    
    Finding a Category (Cat) Station
    198
    
    Playing a CD
    199
    
    Radio Messages
    199
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    199
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    200
    
    Care of Your Cds
    200
    
    Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
    203
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    203
    
    Mp3 Format
    204
  - Using an MP3
    204
    
    Compressed Audio
    204
    
    Root Directory
    205
  - XM Radio Messages
    208
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    209
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    210
  - Radio Reception
    211
  - Backglass Antenna
    212
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    212
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

213
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  214
  - Defensive Driving
    214
  - Drunk Driving
    214
  - Control of a Vehicle
    215
  - Braking
    215
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    216
    
    Using ABS
    217
  - Braking in Emergencies
    217
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    218
  - Electronic Stability Control
    219
    
    Power Steering
    221
  - Steering
    221
    
    Steering Tips
    221
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    222
  - Off-Road Recovery
    223
  - Passing
    223
  - Loss of Control
    224
  - Driving at Night
    225
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    225
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    226
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    226
  - Highway Hypnosis
    226
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    227
  - Winter Driving
    228
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    228
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    230
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    232
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    232
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    233
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    233
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    234
    
    Certification Label
    236
- Towing
  
  238
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    238
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    238
    
    Dinghy Towing
    238
    
    Dolly Towing
    239
  - Towing a Trailer
    239
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    240
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    241
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    241
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    241
    
    Safety Chains
    242
    
    Trailer Brakes
    242
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    243
    
    Following Distance
    243
    
    Making Turns
    243
    
    Driving on Grades
    244
    
    Parking on Hills
    244
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    244
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    245
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    245
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    245
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

247
- Service
  
  249
- Fuel
  
  251
  - Gasoline Octane
    252
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    252
  - California Fuel
    252
  - Additives
    253
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    254
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    255
  - Filling the Tank
    256
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    258
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  258
  - Hood Release
    259
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    260
  - Engine Oil
    263
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    264
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    265
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    266
  - Engine Oil Life System
    266
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    267
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    267
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    268
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    268
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    270
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    271
    
    How to Add Fluid
    272
  - Engine Coolant
    272
    
    What to Use
    273
    
    Adding Coolant
    274
    
    Checking Coolant
    274
  - Pressure Cap
    275
  - Engine Overheating
    275
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    276
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    276
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    277
  - Cooling System
    278
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    283
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    283
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    284
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    284
    
    Brake Fluid
    285
  - Brakes
    285
    
    What to Add
    286
    
    Brake Adjustment
    287
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    287
    
    Brake Wear
    287
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    288
    
    Vehicle Storage
    288
  - Battery
    288
  - Jump Starting
    289
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  293
- Bulb Replacement
  
  293
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  298
- Tires
  
  300
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    301
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    304
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    307
    
    How to Check
    308
    
    When to Check
    308
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    309
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    310
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    312
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    313
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    314
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    316
  - Buying New Tires
    317
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    318
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    319
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    319
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    320
  - Wheel Replacement
    320
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    321
  - Tire Chains
    322
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    323
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    324
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    325
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    327
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Base Model)
    333
  - Compact Spare Tire
    335
- Appearance Care
  
  336
  - Interior Cleaning
    336
  - Fabric/Carpet
    337
  - Leather
    338
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    338
  - Care of Safety Belts
    339
  - Weatherstrips
    339
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    339
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    340
    
    Finish Care
    340
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    340
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    341
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    341
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    342
    
    Finish Damage
    342
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    342
    
    Tires
    342
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    342
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    343
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  344
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    344
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    344
- Electrical System
  
  344
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    344
  - Headlamp Wiring
    345
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    345
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    345
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    345
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    345
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    346
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  349
  - Engine Specifications
    350
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

351
- Introduction
  352
- Maintenance Requirements
  352
- Maintenance Schedule
  352
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  352
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  352
- Scheduled Maintenance
  354
- Additional Required Services
  356
- Maintenance Footnotes
  357
- Owner Checks and Services
  358
- At each Fuel Fill
  359
- At Least Once a Month
  359
- At Least Once a Year
  360
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  362
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  363
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  364
- Maintenance Record
  365
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

369
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  370
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    370
  - Online Owner Center
    372
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    373
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    373
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    374
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    374
    
    Who Is Covered
    374
    
    Services Provided
    375
    
    Calling for Assistance
    376
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    377
  - Courtesy Transportation
    377
    
    Additional Program Information
    378
    
    Transportation Options
    378
  - Collision Damage Repair
    379
    
    Collision Parts
    379
    
    Repair Facility
    379
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    380
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    380
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    382
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  382
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  384
  - Event Data Recorders
    385
  - Onstar
    386
  - Navigation System
    386
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    386

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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