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2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-14 Interior... Displays ...5-26 Vehicle Messages ...5-30 Vehicle Personalization ...5-39 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-6 Audio Players ...7-15 Phone ...7-21 Climate ...
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-14 Interior... Displays ...5-26 Vehicle Messages ...5-30 Vehicle Personalization ...5-39 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-6 Audio Players ...7-15 Phone ...7-21 Climate ...
Owner's Manual
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... Locks ...Trunk Release ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Second Row Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-8 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-8 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-11 Climate Controls ...1-12 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-18 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-19...
... Locks ...Trunk Release ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Second Row Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-8 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-8 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-11 Climate Controls ...1-12 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-18 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-19...
Owner's Manual
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... the mirror for nighttime use. Controls for the day position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14. In Brief 1-9 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically adjust to reduce the glare of lights from the headlamps behind. United States...
... the mirror for nighttime use. Controls for the day position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14. In Brief 1-9 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically adjust to reduce the glare of lights from the headlamps behind. United States...
Owner's Manual
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... is located on the instrument panel to turn them on and off . Exterior Lighting on page 6‑7. . . 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door is located on the left of the steering column. Parade Dimming on... in place. Exterior Lighting The tilt wheel lever is opened. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Map Lamps The vehicle has map lamps on interior lighting, see: . . This lamp can also be turned on page 6‑7. Release the lever to turn the map lamps on and off . . ...
... is located on the instrument panel to turn them on and off . Exterior Lighting on page 6‑7. . . 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door is located on the left of the steering column. Parade Dimming on... in place. Exterior Lighting The tilt wheel lever is opened. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Map Lamps The vehicle has map lamps on interior lighting, see: . . This lamp can also be turned on page 6‑7. Release the lever to turn the map lamps on and off . . ...
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... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 Doors Trunk ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 Doors Trunk ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-11 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-11 Immobilizer ...2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...2-12...
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... can affect the performance of the transmitter. Q (Lock): Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. Pressing Q may arm the content theft‐deterrent system. The interior lamps come on and stay on for additional information. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑5 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is...
... can affect the performance of the transmitter. Q (Lock): Press to lock all remaining doors unlock. Pressing Q may arm the content theft‐deterrent system. The interior lamps come on and stay on for additional information. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑5 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is...
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... OnStar system. To avoid glare of the mirror. Press one of the four buttons located on and the indicator light illuminates each outside mirror. 2-15 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror so that...
... OnStar system. To avoid glare of the mirror. Press one of the four buttons located on and the indicator light illuminates each outside mirror. 2-15 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror so that...
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... airbag that come into contact with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. You can lock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by opening a window or a door. This dust could make it is safe to safely operate...
... airbag that come into contact with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. You can lock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by opening a window or a door. This dust could make it is safe to safely operate...
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... is located on the instrument panel to -Pass ...6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System ...6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Fog Lamps ...6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Courtesy Lamps ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Delayed Entry Lighting ...Delayed Exit...
... is located on the instrument panel to -Pass ...6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System ...6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Fog Lamps ...6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Courtesy Lamps ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Delayed Entry Lighting ...Delayed Exit...
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... localities have laws that require the headlamps to turn these lamps on by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. Fog Lamps # (Fog Lamps): Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): The knob with fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamps control. The reading lamps...
... localities have laws that require the headlamps to turn these lamps on by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. Fog Lamps # (Fog Lamps): Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): The knob with fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamps control. The reading lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... have been closed , the delayed entry lighting feature continues to prevent overcharging. The ignition must be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on so that estimates the battery's temperature and state of the battery. Lighting 6-7 Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry... Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that the displays are on because a door is canceled and the interior lamps remain on until one of the following occurs: . . The doors are activated. Parade Dimming Parade mode automatically prohibits the dimming...
... have been closed , the delayed entry lighting feature continues to prevent overcharging. The ignition must be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on so that estimates the battery's temperature and state of the battery. Lighting 6-7 Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry... Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that the displays are on because a door is canceled and the interior lamps remain on until one of the following occurs: . . The doors are activated. Parade Dimming Parade mode automatically prohibits the dimming...
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It can increase engine idle speed to prevent excessive discharge of these actions occur in steps or levels, without being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/ map lamps, visor vanity lamps, or trunk lamp are accidentally left on , they are left on . If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) ...
It can increase engine idle speed to prevent excessive discharge of these actions occur in steps or levels, without being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/ map lamps, visor vanity lamps, or trunk lamp are accidentally left on , they are left on . If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) ...
Owner's Manual
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... voice recognition to interpret voice commands to a minimum. Wait until the tone and then speak. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to dial phone numbers and name tags. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it can be distracting...
... voice recognition to interpret voice commands to a minimum. Wait until the tone and then speak. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to dial phone numbers and name tags. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it can be distracting...
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... well ventilated. Pass with proper tread depth. You would not work well. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with caution. Keep interior temperature cool. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. . . . . . { WARNING If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and...
... well ventilated. Pass with proper tread depth. You would not work well. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with caution. Keep interior temperature cool. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. . . . . . { WARNING If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and...
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... these marks: Jump Starting Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-79 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-79 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-81 Interior Care ...10-85 Floor Mats ...10-89 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...Wheel Replacement ...Tire Chains ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Tire Changing...
... these marks: Jump Starting Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-79 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-79 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-81 Interior Care ...10-85 Floor Mats ...10-89 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...Wheel Replacement ...Tire Chains ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Tire Changing...
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..., see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑40. Then pull the hood down and close it . See Maintenance Records on properly. Pull the interior hood release handle with all the filler caps are on page 11‑9. 10-5 Hood To open the hood, do your own service work performed...
..., see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑40. Then pull the hood down and close it . See Maintenance Records on properly. Pull the interior hood release handle with all the filler caps are on page 11‑9. 10-5 Hood To open the hood, do your own service work performed...
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... 4 Body Control Module (BCM) Electronic Throttle Control, ECM Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Fuel Pump Headlamp Module Horn Heated Mirror Injector 1 Injector 2 Interior Lamps ECM/TCM EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1 EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2
... 4 Body Control Module (BCM) Electronic Throttle Control, ECM Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Fuel Pump Headlamp Module Horn Heated Mirror Injector 1 Injector 2 Interior Lamps ECM/TCM EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1 EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2
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10-40 Fuses INT LTS/ PNL DIM Vehicle Care Usage Interior Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimmer Driver Side High‐Beam Headlamp Driver Side Low‐Beam Headlamp Driver Side Parking Lamp Left Spot Driver Side Turn ...
10-40 Fuses INT LTS/ PNL DIM Vehicle Care Usage Interior Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimmer Driver Side High‐Beam Headlamp Driver Side Low‐Beam Headlamp Driver Side Parking Lamp Left Spot Driver Side Turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no charge to look its best if it is cleaned often. Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Remove dust from ... bristles. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can accumulate on the vehicle. Interior Care The interior will repair, at no defect in the paint job causes this . 10-85 Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions ...
... irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no charge to look its best if it is cleaned often. Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Remove dust from ... bristles. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can accumulate on the vehicle. Interior Care The interior will repair, at no defect in the paint job causes this . 10-85 Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions ...
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...with a cleaning cloth. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of soil removal. . . . While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Permanent damage can result from any accidental over -spray. Never apply heavy pressure or rub ...aggressively with degreasers. Do not clean the interior using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on surfaces for which they were not intended. Your dealer has products ...
...with a cleaning cloth. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of soil removal. . . . While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Permanent damage can result from any accidental over -spray. Never apply heavy pressure or rub ...aggressively with degreasers. Do not clean the interior using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on surfaces for which they were not intended. Your dealer has products ...