Chevrolet Impala 2012 Manuals

Chevrolet Impala 2012 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Chevrolet Impala 2012. We have 1 Chevrolet Impala 2012 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Impala 2012 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Impala 2012 Owner's Manual (360 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.08 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Index
  4
  - Onstar
    5
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Initial Drive Information
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    10
    
    Trunk Release
    11
    
    Second Row Seats
    13
    
    Head Restraint Adjustment
    13
    
    Mirror Adjustment
    14
    
    Interior Lighting
    15
    
    Exterior Lighting
    16
    
    Climate Controls
    17
    
    Vehicle Features
    19
    
    Portable Audio Devices
    20
    
    Cruise Control
    22
    
    Maintenance
    23
    
    Performance and Maintenance
    23
    
    Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    24
    
    Onstar Overview
    25
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors

27
- Keys and Locks
  28
- Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
  29
- Doors
  35
  - Door Locks
    37
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    37
- Vehicle Security
  37
  - Immobilizer
    38
  - Immobilizer Operation
    38
- Exterior Mirrors
  39
  - Convex Mirrors
    39
  - Power Mirrors
    40
  - Heated Mirrors
    40
- Interior Mirrors
  40
- Manual Rearview Mirror
  40
- Automatic Dimming Rearview
  41
- Windows
  41
- Power Windows
  42
- Sun Visors
  43
- Sunroof
  43
Seats and Restraints

45
- Head Restraints
  46
- Seats and Restraints
  46
- Front Seats
  47
  - Center Seat
    48
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    48
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    48
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    49
  - Heated Front Seats
    51
- Rear Seats
  52
- Safety Belts
  54
  - Safety Belts
    55
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    55
    
    Properly
    56
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    56
  - Safety Belt Use During
    60
    
    Pregnancy
    60
  - Lap Belt
    61
  - Safety Belt Extender
    61
- Replacing Safety Belt System
  62
- Safety Belt Care
  62
- Safety System Check
  62
- Airbag System
  63
- Where Are the Airbags
  65
- When Should an Airbag
  67
  - Inflate
    67
- How Does an Airbag
  68
  - Restrain
    68
- What Makes an Airbag
  68
  - Inflate
    68
- What will You See after an
  69
- Passenger Sensing
  70
  - System
    70
  - Passenger Sensing System
    70
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  75
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  75
- Airbag System Check
  76
- Child Restraints
  77
- Older Children
  77
- Replacing Airbag System
  77
  - Parts after a Crash
    77
- Infants and Young
  79
  - Children
    79
- Child Restraint Systems
  82
- Where to Put the Restraint
  84
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
  85
  - Latch System
    85
  - System
    88
- Replacing LATCH System
  91
  - Parts after a Crash
    91
- Securing Child Restraints
  91
  - (Rear Seat)
    91
- Securing Child Restraints
  93
  - Position)
    93
    
    Storage Compartments
    97
    
    Additional Storage Features
    98
Instruments and Controls

99
- Controls
  100
- Instruments and Controls
  101
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    101
  - Horn
    101
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    102
  - Compass
    103
  - Clock
    104
  - Power Outlets
    106
  - Cigarette Lighter
    106
  - Ashtrays
    107
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  107
  - Instrument Cluster
    108
  - Speedometer
    109
  - Odometer
    109
  - Tachometer
    109
  - Fuel Gauge
    109
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    110
- Safety Belt Reminders
  111
- Airbag Readiness Light
  112
- Passenger Airbag Status
  112
  - Indicator
    112
- Charging System Light
  113
  - Indicator Lamp
    114
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    114
- Brake System Warning
  116
  - Light
    116
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  117
- Electronic Stability Control
  117
- Electronic Stability Control
  118
  - System (TCS) Indicator
    118
  - Warning Light
    119
- Tire Pressure Light
  119
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  120
- Security Light
  120
- Center (DIC)
  121
- Cruise Control Light
  121
- Driver Information
  121
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  121
- High-Beam on Light
  121
- Information Displays
  121
- Vehicle Messages
  125
- Battery Voltage and Charging
  126
- Brake System Messages
  126
- Door Ajar Messages
  126
- Engine Cooling System
  127
- Engine Oil Messages
  128
- Engine Power Messages
  128
  - Key and Lock Messages
    129
  - Lamp Messages
    129
    
    Messages
    130
  - Airbag System Messages
    130
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    130
  - Service Vehicle Messages
    131
  - Tire Messages
    131
  - Transmission Messages
    132
  - Vehicle Reminder
    133
    
    Messages
    133
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    133
- Vehicle Personalization
  133
  - Universal Remote System
    138
    
    Programming
    138
- Universal Remote System
  144
  - Operation
    144
Lighting

145
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  145
  - Lighting Features
    145
- Flash-To-Pass
  146
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  146
- Daytime Running Lamps
  147
  - (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp
    147
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  147
  - Headlamp System
    147
- Fog Lamps
  148
- Turn and Lane-Change
  148
  - Signals
    148
- Courtesy Lamps
  149
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  149
- Dome Lamps
  150
- Entry Lighting
  150
- Reading Lamps
  150
- Battery Load Management
  151
- Delayed Entry Lighting
  151
- Delayed Exit Lighting
  151
- Parade Dimming
  151
- Battery Power Protection
  152
System

153
- Infotainment System
  153
- Radio
  158
- Satellite Radio
  160
- Radio Reception
  163
- Backglass Antenna
  164
- Audio Players
  165
- CD Player
  165
- Satellite Radio Antenna
  165
- Auxiliary Devices
  170
- Bluetooth
  171
  - Phone
    171
  - Air Vents
    179
  - Climate Control Systems
    179
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    183
Driving and Operating

185
- Driving and Operating
  186
- Driving Information
  186
  - Distracted Driving
    186
  - Defensive Driving
    187
  - Drunk Driving
    187
  - Control of a Vehicle
    187
  - Braking
    188
  - Steering
    188
  - Off-Road Recovery
    188
  - Loss of Control
    189
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    190
  - Highway Hypnosis
    190
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    191
  - Winter Driving
    191
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    193
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    194
- Starting and Operating
  198
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    198
  - Ignition Positions
    199
  - Starting the Engine
    200
  - Engine Heater
    202
  - Retained Accessory
    202
  - Power (RAP)
    202
  - Shifting into Park
    203
- Shifting out of Park
  204
- Engine Exhaust
  205
  - Parked
    206
- Parking over Things
  205
  - That Burn
    205
- Automatic Transmission
  206
- Manual Mode
  209
  - System (ABS)
    210
    
    Brakes
    210
    
    Antilock Brake System (Abs)
    210
- Parking Brake
  211
  - System (TCS)
    211
- Ride Control Systems
  211
- Electronic Stability
  213
  - Control (ESC)
    213
- Cruise Control
  214
- Fuel
  217
- Recommended Fuel
  217
- California Fuel
  218
  - Requirements
    218
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  218
- Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
  218
- Fuel Additives
  219
- Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
  220
- Filling the Tank
  221
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  222
  - Container
    222
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
  223
- General Towing
  223
  - Information
    223
- Trailer Towing
  226
- Towing Equipment
  228
- Add-On Electrical
  229
  - Equipment
    229
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  229
Vehicle Care

231
- General Information
  232
  - California Proposition
    233
    
    65 Warning
    233
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    233
  - Accessories and Modifications
    233
- Vehicle Checks
  234
  - Doing Your Own
    234
    
    Service Work
    234
  - Hood
    235
  - Engine Oil
    237
  - Engine Oil Life System
    240
  - Automatic Transmission
    240
    
    Fluid
    240
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    240
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    241
  - Cooling System
    242
  - Engine Coolant
    243
  - Engine Overheating
    245
- Overheated Engine
  246
  - Operating Mode
    246
  - Overheated Engine Protection
    246
- Power Steering Fluid
  247
- Brakes
  248
- Washer Fluid
  248
- Brake Fluid
  249
- Battery
  251
- Starter Switch Check
  251
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  252
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  253
- Bulb Replacement
  254
- Halogen Bulbs
  254
- Headlamp Aiming
  254
- Headlamps, Front Turn
  254
  - Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
    254
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
  257
- Electrical System
  258
  - Overload
    258
- License Plate Lamp
  258
- Replacement Bulbs
  258
- Fuses and Circuit
  259
  - Breakers
    259
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    259
  - Block
    262
- Instrument Panel Fuse
  262
- Tires
  263
- Wheels and Tires
  263
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  264
- Tire Designations
  266
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  267
- Tire Pressure
  270
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  271
  - System
    271
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  273
  - Operation
    273
- Tire Inspection
  275
- Tire Rotation
  276
- When It Is Time for New
  277
- Buying New Tires
  278
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  279
- Uniform Tire Quality
  279
  - Grading
    279
- Wheel Alignment and Tire
  281
  - Balance
    281
- Wheel Replacement
  281
- Tire Chains
  282
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  283
- Tire Changing
  284
- Compact Spare Tire
  291
- Jump Starting
  292
- Towing
  296
- Towing the Vehicle
  296
- Appearance Care
  298
- Exterior Care
  298
- Interior Care
  300
- Floor Mats
  303
- Service and Maintenance
  305
  - Maintenance Schedule
    307
    
    Services
    312
    
    Lubricants, and Parts
    315
    
    Maintenance Replacement Parts
    316
- Maintenance Records
  317
- Technical Data
  321
  - Vehicle Data
    322
Customer

325
- Customer Information
  325
- Procedure
  325
- Customer Assistance
  327
  - Offices
    327
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
  328
- Online Owner Center
  328
  - Program
    329
- Roadside Assistance
  329
  - Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
    329
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    329
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    331
  - Program
    332
- Courtesy Transportation
  332
  - Courtesy Transportation Program
    332
- Collision Damage Repair
  333
- Service Publications Ordering Information
  335
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
  336
  - Government
    336
  - General Motors
    336
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    337
  - Privacy
    338
- Event Data Recorders
  338
- Onstar
  339
  - Identification (RFID)
    339
  - Statement
    339
  - Radio Frequency Statement
    339
  - Onstar Overview
    341
- Onstar Services
  341
  - Emergency
    342
  - Security
    342
  - Navigation
    342
  - Connections
    344
  - Diagnostics
    345
  - Onstar Additional Information
    345
  - Onstar Additional
    345

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