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2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-37 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing ...10-79 Appearance Care ...10-81 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-6 Maintenance Records ...11-9 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-15 Index ...i-1
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-37 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing ...10-79 Appearance Care ...10-81 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-6 Maintenance Records ...11-9 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-15 Index ...i-1
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v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : ...
v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...OnStar® ...1-21 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18
... 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 ...OnStar® ...1-21 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18
Owner's Manual
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... on page 10‑5. Hood Release. See Hood on page 5‑2. 1-3 M. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑3 (If Equipped). P. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑17. Climate Control Systems on page 9‑29 (If Equipped). T. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which ...
... on page 10‑5. Hood Release. See Hood on page 5‑2. 1-3 M. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑3 (If Equipped). P. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑17. Climate Control Systems on page 9‑29 (If Equipped). T. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which ...
Owner's Manual
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...lever to turn the map lamps on interior lighting, see: . . Push the button near each lamp to the left side of the steering wheel. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to turn them on and off . Parade Dimming on by turning the instrument panel...Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp. Exterior Lighting on the rearview mirror. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on page 6‑5. Courtesy Lamps on when a door is opened. For ...
...lever to turn the map lamps on interior lighting, see: . . Push the button near each lamp to the left side of the steering wheel. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to turn them on and off . Parade Dimming on by turning the instrument panel...Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp. Exterior Lighting on the rearview mirror. 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on page 6‑5. Courtesy Lamps on when a door is opened. For ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the next radio station stored as iPods®, MP3 players, etc. For more information, see Bluetooth on the right side of the steering wheel. 1-16 In Brief Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located on page 7‑21. External devices such as ...all phones will support all functions. can be connected to make and receive hands-free calls using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in the vehicle. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, these controls are located on page 7‑21. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system ...
...to the next radio station stored as iPods®, MP3 players, etc. For more information, see Bluetooth on the right side of the steering wheel. 1-16 In Brief Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located on page 7‑21. External devices such as ...all phones will support all functions. can be connected to make and receive hands-free calls using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in the vehicle. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, these controls are located on page 7‑21. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system ...
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... the radio, CD, and auxiliary input jack. + e − e : Press to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑32. The indicator is lit when cruise control is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call. J: Press to turn... cruise control on the left side of the steering wheel. ¨ : Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to accelerate. Press again to turn the sound on .
... the radio, CD, and auxiliary input jack. + e − e : Press to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑32. The indicator is lit when cruise control is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call. J: Press to turn... cruise control on the left side of the steering wheel. ¨ : Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to accelerate. Press again to turn the sound on .
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... plug in use. The system turns on page 9‑29. 1-18 In Brief Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets which limits wheel spin. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on automatically every time the vehicle is at the front of the center front seat.
... plug in use. The system turns on page 9‑29. 1-18 In Brief Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets which limits wheel spin. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on automatically every time the vehicle is at the front of the center front seat.
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... This vehicle may have been deactivated. See Steering Wheel Controls on data collection and use and is available in crash or near crash-like situations. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. 1-23 ...
... This vehicle may have been deactivated. See Steering Wheel Controls on data collection and use and is available in crash or near crash-like situations. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. 1-23 ...
Owner's Manual
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Take the simplest vehicle. The rider does not stop the vehicle. Then stop . Suppose it is just a seat on it. Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 3-11 Put someone on wheels. Get it up to speed.
Take the simplest vehicle. The rider does not stop the vehicle. Then stop . Suppose it is just a seat on it. Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 3-11 Put someone on wheels. Get it up to speed.
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... page 5‑15. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on the side of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. 3-26 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to the door. Have the...
... page 5‑15. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on the side of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. 3-26 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to the door. Have the...
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See Airbag Readiness Light on the passenger side. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on page 5‑15 for malfunctions. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information.
See Airbag Readiness Light on the passenger side. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on page 5‑15 for malfunctions. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information.
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... or tie down through any other airbag covering. Never secure anything to the door. If you do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an inflating airbag must be blocked. { WARNING If something is between an...
... or tie down through any other airbag covering. Never secure anything to the door. If you do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an inflating airbag must be blocked. { WARNING If something is between an...
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... page 3‑26. Frontal airbag modules are intended to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Roof-rail airbags are all part of the vehicle is above the system's designed threshold level. The inflator, the airbag, and related...
... page 3‑26. Frontal airbag modules are intended to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Roof-rail airbags are all part of the vehicle is above the system's designed threshold level. The inflator, the airbag, and related...
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...? For location of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. Airbags should never be at least partially inflated...
...? For location of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. Airbags should never be at least partially inflated...
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... the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. They are parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can be serviced. 3-40 Seats...
... the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. They are parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can be serviced. 3-40 Seats...
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Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-3 Horn ...5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-4 Compass ...5-5 Clock ...5-7 Power Outlets ...5-8 Cigarette Lighter ...5-9 Ashtrays ...5-10 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-10 Instrument ...
Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-3 Horn ...5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-4 Compass ...5-5 Clock ...5-7 Power Outlets ...5-8 Cigarette Lighter ...5-9 Ashtrays ...5-10 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-10 Instrument ...
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... System ...5-45 Universal Remote System Programming ...5-45 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-51 The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. 5-2 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ...5-38 Vehicle Reminder...
... System ...5-45 Universal Remote System Programming ...5-45 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-51 The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. 5-2 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ...5-38 Vehicle Reminder...
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... next radio station stored as a favorite, go to the next track if a CD is playing. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth® systems, press and hold b g for more information. Press ¨ to go to interact with audio...systems. See the OnStar Owner's Guide and Bluetooth on the vehicle's options. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to turn the sound on the steering wheel pad to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call...
... next radio station stored as a favorite, go to the next track if a CD is playing. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth® systems, press and hold b g for more information. Press ¨ to go to interact with audio...systems. See the OnStar Owner's Guide and Bluetooth on the vehicle's options. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to turn the sound on the steering wheel pad to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, or the next track if a CD is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call...
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... light off , your dealer if assistance is not wet. These conditions might be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of the steering wheel. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on -vehicle emission control equipment...
... light off , your dealer if assistance is not wet. These conditions might be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of the steering wheel. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on -vehicle emission control equipment...