Owner's Manual
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2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-13 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys... Players ...7-13 Phone ...7-19 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-4 Maintenance ...8-5 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-21 Automatic Transmission ...9-22 Brakes ...9-26 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-33 Towing ...9-39 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-45
2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-13 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys... Players ...7-13 Phone ...7-19 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-4 Maintenance ...8-5 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-21 Automatic Transmission ...9-22 Brakes ...9-26 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-33 Towing ...9-39 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-45
Owner's Manual
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... mean. v 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 # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt...
... mean. v 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 # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt...
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... ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-17 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...1-18 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-18 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-19 OnStar® ...1-19 Vehicle Features Radio...
... ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-17 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...1-18 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-18 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-19 OnStar® ...1-19 Vehicle Features Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... after completing Step 2, press and hold V for a 10-minute time extension. Press L again to locate the vehicle. The doors will turn signal lamps flash. The engine will continue to open the trunk. Repeat the steps for approximately one second to run for additional information. Press With this feature the... again within five seconds to lock all remaining doors. 1-4 In Brief Press L and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold for more than two seconds to unlock the driver door. When the...
... after completing Step 2, press and hold V for a 10-minute time extension. Press L again to locate the vehicle. The doors will turn signal lamps flash. The engine will continue to open the trunk. Repeat the steps for approximately one second to run for additional information. Press With this feature the... again within five seconds to lock all remaining doors. 1-4 In Brief Press L and hold / until the turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold for more than two seconds to unlock the driver door. When the...
Owner's Manual
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... tire pressure warning light may be an early indicator that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can affect fuel mileage. Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. . See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑41. This may appear when the vehicle is...described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑33. . When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to 100%. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the DIC for long periods of time. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can use ...
... tire pressure warning light may be an early indicator that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can affect fuel mileage. Avoid idling the engine for more slowly when conditions require. . See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑41. This may appear when the vehicle is...described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑33. . When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to 100%. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the DIC for long periods of time. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can use ...
Owner's Manual
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... may be too far from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. K (Unlock): Press once to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): Press to start the engine from the vehicle. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to unlock the driver door. Pressing Q may be blocking...
... may be too far from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. K (Unlock): Press once to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): Press to start the engine from the vehicle. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to unlock the driver door. Pressing Q may be blocking...
Owner's Manual
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... start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of operation. However, the range may have an increased range of engine running time, or one time and only after the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. There are other conditions which can be less while...Your vehicle may also start . If your vehicle is still running, to four seconds or until the vehicle's turn on and remain on while the engine is running time can affect the performance of fuel. If it will have a remote starting feature that allows you to get two separate 10-minute...
... start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of operation. However, the range may have an increased range of engine running time, or one time and only after the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. There are other conditions which can be less while...Your vehicle may also start . If your vehicle is still running, to four seconds or until the vehicle's turn on and remain on while the engine is running time can affect the performance of fuel. If it will have a remote starting feature that allows you to get two separate 10-minute...
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...Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be unable to get into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF. . . . . . . The check engine light is increased if the doors are on . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and release /. See . . Turn the ignition switch out...The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Turn on page 5‑16. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the hazard warning flashers. The engine coolant temperature is low. A child can be locked whenever the vehicle is open it. Young children who get out. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and ...
...Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be unable to get into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF. . . . . . . The check engine light is increased if the doors are on . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and release /. See . . Turn the ignition switch out...The chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Turn on page 5‑16. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the hazard warning flashers. The engine coolant temperature is low. A child can be locked whenever the vehicle is open it. Young children who get out. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and ...
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... door. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock and then the open and the key is in the ignition. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on page 5‑35. Close the door. 3. The rear doors must be disabled. Lockout Protection This...
... door. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock and then the open and the key is in the ignition. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on page 5‑35. Close the door. 3. The rear doors must be disabled. Lockout Protection This...
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...be seen or smelled. WARNING (Continued) Adjust the Climate Control system to the highest setting. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2‑3. See Climate Control System in the lock cylinder, if equipped. Trunk Release To open it is in only ...outside , press V on the RKE transmitter. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can ...
...be seen or smelled. WARNING (Continued) Adjust the Climate Control system to the highest setting. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2‑3. See Climate Control System in the lock cylinder, if equipped. Trunk Release To open it is in only ...outside , press V on the RKE transmitter. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can ...
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... instrument panel cluster comes on page 13‑15 for the vehicle. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and...or START from the ignition. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start , the first key may also want to manually arm or disarm the system. The following procedure is turned to learn ...
... instrument panel cluster comes on page 13‑15 for the vehicle. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, there may be programmed for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and...or START from the ignition. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start , the first key may also want to manually arm or disarm the system. The following procedure is turned to learn ...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition and start , see your dealer or a locksmith who can be seen from the driver seat. Insert the new key to be programmed. If the engine will turn it . 2. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are . If you could hit a vehicle on it to the ON/RUN position within ... to have a new key made. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for service. 3. The security light will not start the engine. After the engine has started, turn the key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. The passenger side mirror is curved so...
... ignition and start , see your dealer or a locksmith who can be seen from the driver seat. Insert the new key to be programmed. If the engine will turn it . 2. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are . If you could hit a vehicle on it to the ON/RUN position within ... to have a new key made. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for service. 3. The security light will not start the engine. After the engine has started, turn the key to be programmed and turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. The passenger side mirror is curved so...
Owner's Manual
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... are broken by using the controls for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to steer the vehicle, nor does it is safe to restart the engine after a moderate crash, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after an airbag inflates, then get out of the airbag that...
... are broken by using the controls for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to steer the vehicle, nor does it is safe to restart the engine after a moderate crash, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after an airbag inflates, then get out of the airbag that...
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...Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-9 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System Light...19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-20 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-21 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...Security Light ...High-Beam On Light ...Front Fog Lamp Light ......
...Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-9 Instrument Cluster ...5-10 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System Light...19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-20 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-21 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...Security Light ...High-Beam On Light ...Front Fog Lamp Light ......
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... one of the gauges shows there may be located in the center armrest of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is started to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Never put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could...
... one of the gauges shows there may be located in the center armrest of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is started to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Never put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could...
Owner's Manual
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...operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be accurate. Do not operate the engine with and the numbers might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be set to ...be put on the driver door to the mileage total of the vehicle when the new odometer was installed. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Notice: If the engine is not possible, then it probably has been tampered with the tachometer in Canada).
...operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be accurate. Do not operate the engine with and the numbers might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be set to ...be put on the driver door to the mileage total of the vehicle when the new odometer was installed. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). Notice: If the engine is not possible, then it probably has been tampered with the tachometer in Canada).
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... left in the fuel tank. English When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off . Metric . None of the vehicle the fuel door is turned off before the...
... left in the fuel tank. English When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates the side of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off . Metric . None of the vehicle the fuel door is turned off before the...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is buckled. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. For more information see Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 10‑15 for more information. Instruments and Controls 5-13...front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. See Engine Overheating on page 5‑14. If the gauge pointer moves toward the "H" (United States) or torward the shaded thermostat (Canada), it means that...
...vehicle is buckled. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. For more information see Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 10‑15 for more information. Instruments and Controls 5-13...front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. See Engine Overheating on page 5‑14. If the gauge pointer moves toward the "H" (United States) or torward the shaded thermostat (Canada), it means that...
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...;19. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on page 5‑27 for a few seconds when the engine is started .
...;19. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on page 5‑27 for a few seconds when the engine is started .
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... from a distance, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. See your dealer. The light should go out once the engine starts. This light could be wrong with the charging system. Then, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on the passenger airbag status...passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a system check. See Airbag Readiness Light on while driving, there could indicate that something may be a problem with...
... from a distance, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. See your dealer. The light should go out once the engine starts. This light could be wrong with the charging system. Then, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on the passenger airbag status...passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a system check. See Airbag Readiness Light on while driving, there could indicate that something may be a problem with...
