2008 Chevrolet Impala Support Question
2008 Chevrolet Impala Support Question
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Question posted by annkhawkins on March 6th, 2015
Message On Dashboard
the message reads engine power reduced, what is the problem?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 8th, 2015 3:12 PM
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Answer #2: Posted by TechSupport101 on March 7th, 2015 6:02 AM
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It could be a clogged catalytic converter - at any rate, go for an OBD diagnostic scanning which should be free at your AutoZone branch.
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Owner's Manual - Page 143
.... It can temporarily reduce the power demands of the following...reading lamps on and off . Push the button to prevent overcharging. In rare cases at idle if the electrical loads are on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may be spinning fast enough at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. If there is a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... which shows the airbag symbol. Airbag Readiness Light
There is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. The light tells you if there is...light should go out and the system is an electrical problem. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the engine. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners,...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... are driving, you . United States
Canada
This light should go out once the engine is running , as the radio and air conditioner. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may have a problem with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. Then start the engine.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may take longer to stop carefully. ...If the ABS light still stays on, or comes on again while you if there is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
... are driving a SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message will appear in controlling the vehicle.
When this light will come on and the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC, the... to warn you if there is a problem.
This indicates that there may need service.
See Electronic Stability Control on briefly when the engine is started . Electronic Stability Control Indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... working. Your vehicle could cause your driving accordingly. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The engine coolant temperature warning light will also come on when the engine has overheated. If it might not be a problem with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. You may need service. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 for more information. Never...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
See Engine Overheating on page 3-52 for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-29 for more of the ignition cycle. If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor System, this light will also come on when one or more information.
If you have been operating your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 168
... is a problem with dashes.... and warning messages if a system problem is detected.... The DIC buttons are located on vehicles with this feature, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings...messages will be replaced with the system that was last displayed before the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
The fuel range estimate is based on a freeway, the number may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on an average of the... approximate number of its cylinders, depending on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message displays. See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on vehicles with a V8 engine or INST ECONOMY 6CYL MODE will change frequently as driving conditions change .
...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
...messages will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. You should take any messages.
The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you received the message...page 6-4 for more information. Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Multiple messages may not require immediate action, but you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... vehicle's tires needs to avoid compressor damage. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed.
This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. To read the other messages that the door is not closed completely.
3-53 See Tires on...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... fuel tank as soon as possible. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is driven. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is reduced. Adjust your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message stays on fuel. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to accelerate.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... when service is required on while you are no longer working. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when a problem is a problem with the power steering system. Stop and turn off and then back on page 3-31 for more information. Have the electrical system checked by your...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
...functional until the light has turned off the engine. The vehicle usually restarts; SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the ...Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-38. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. The tire pressure light also flashes and then ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE
This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to ensure that it is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears. This message cannot be displayed if ... tightened. TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may be acknowledged. This message only appears while the ignition is in ON/RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is re-learning the tire positions...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
... to be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem. CD Messages
CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for... audio listening. If the radio displays an error message, write it to set into the front auxiliary ... MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Your radio may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
• The label could be caught in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 218
...happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transmission and apply the front brakes to safely use the lower gears only when necessary. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the DIC..... When the system is on, this is a problem. When road conditions allow you know if there is normal. A SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message also appears on page 3-52 for more information. You...
Owner's Manual - Page 221
...where the tires meet the road. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-3 for the vehicle to change its path... curve and you lose control. Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is banked, and...steering through a sharp curve. If you have to reduce your speed. If the problem does not clear after restarting the vehicle, you should...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...disposal of used oil stay on the DIC for help.
5-21 Always reset the engine oil life to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of ... sure to 100%. If a situation occurs where you have a problem properly disposing of oil products. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on the DIC. 2. If you change is required.
Owner's Manual - Page 284
...washer symbol on the frame to the right of the engine coolant radiator. Adding Washer Fluid
A WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC...uid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. See DIC Warnings and Messages on location.
5-38 The power steering fluid ...
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