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2013 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 ... ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization ...5-33 Universal Remote System ...5-39 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 ...7-13 Phone ...7-19 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-5 Maintenance...
2013 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 ... ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization ...5-33 Universal Remote System ...5-39 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 ...7-13 Phone ...7-19 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-5 Maintenance...
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...can be on your vehicle. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA Emblem are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut ...manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual including, but not limited to confirm each of ...
...can be on your vehicle. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA Emblem are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut ...manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual including, but not limited to confirm each of ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-13 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-...
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-13 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-...
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...Flashers on page 6‑4. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑14. N. Hood Release. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the features which can be on your specific vehicle. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑22. T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). Passenger Airbag Status ... R. Power Outlets on page 9‑25 (If Equipped). Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. I. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑7.
...Flashers on page 6‑4. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑14. N. Hood Release. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the features which can be on your specific vehicle. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑22. T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). Passenger Airbag Status ... R. Power Outlets on page 9‑25 (If Equipped). Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. I. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑7.
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... L and release to unlock all doors. Press L again to unlock the driver door. Remote Vehicle Start Press K to cancel the panic alarm. Press With this feature the engine can be personalized. Q to open the trunk.
... L and release to unlock all doors. Press L again to unlock the driver door. Remote Vehicle Start Press K to cancel the panic alarm. Press With this feature the engine can be personalized. Q to open the trunk.
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In Brief Manual Lumbar 1-7 Second Row Seats On vehicles with the flip and fold feature, the bottom seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to create an extended cargo area. See Rear Seats (Split Folding) on ...
In Brief Manual Lumbar 1-7 Second Row Seats On vehicles with the flip and fold feature, the bottom seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to create an extended cargo area. See Rear Seats (Split Folding) on ...
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In Brief 1-13 Vehicle Features Radio(s) f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with RDS, press to display additional text information related to increase or decrease ... the radio FAV button. For radios with CD (Base). If information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on and off. Turn to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. When information is available during...
In Brief 1-13 Vehicle Features Radio(s) f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with RDS, press to display additional text information related to increase or decrease ... the radio FAV button. For radios with CD (Base). If information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on and off. Turn to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. When information is available during...
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... Alarm): Press and release to indicate locking has occurred. K (Unlock): With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to ON/RUN or L is turned to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information...
... Alarm): Press and release to indicate locking has occurred. K (Unlock): With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to ON/RUN or L is turned to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information...
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.... It may have up to eight transmitters programmed to program new transmitters. Remote Vehicle Start To replace the battery: 1. Each vehicle can have a remote starting feature that allows you to ON/RUN. . See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under Key and Lock Messages on the transmitter. Your vehicle may also start...
.... It may have up to eight transmitters programmed to program new transmitters. Remote Vehicle Start To replace the battery: 1. Each vehicle can have a remote starting feature that allows you to ON/RUN. . See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under Key and Lock Messages on the transmitter. Your vehicle may also start...
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...steps, while the engine is low on while the engine is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time, or one time with a time extension. The engine... at the vehicle and press and release /. To manually shut off automatically after the first remote start. 2-5 After entering the vehicle during a remote start feature: 1. Check local regulations for two to drive the vehicle. Do not use of LOCK/OFF and then back to LOCK/OFF. . / (Remote Start...
...steps, while the engine is low on while the engine is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time, or one time with a time extension. The engine... at the vehicle and press and release /. To manually shut off automatically after the first remote start. 2-5 After entering the vehicle during a remote start feature: 1. Check local regulations for two to drive the vehicle. Do not use of LOCK/OFF and then back to LOCK/OFF. . / (Remote Start...
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... positions on your vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from happening. The engine coolant temperature is driven. Two remote vehicle starts, or one start feature will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash is low. The oil pressure is increased if the doors are on...
... positions on your vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from happening. The engine coolant temperature is driven. Two remote vehicle starts, or one start feature will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash is low. The oil pressure is increased if the doors are on...
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... be disabled. Pressing the driver or passenger power door lock switch again or the RKE transmitter button will override this feature. Automatic Door Locks The doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is armed, the power door lock switches will sound three times to ... the shift lever is opened before this, the timer will reset itself once all doors have been closed , the doors will unlock. Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to lock all doors will lock automatically after several seconds. If any door is moved into P (Park) all doors. These prompts ...
... be disabled. Pressing the driver or passenger power door lock switch again or the RKE transmitter button will override this feature. Automatic Door Locks The doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is armed, the power door lock switches will sound three times to ... the shift lever is opened before this, the timer will reset itself once all doors have been closed , the doors will unlock. Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to lock all doors will lock automatically after several seconds. If any door is moved into P (Park) all doors. These prompts ...
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... (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one, by pressing the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you when exiting the vehicle. A chime sounds continuously until the driver door is on page 5‑33. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows To assist...
... (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one, by pressing the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you when exiting the vehicle. A chime sounds continuously until the driver door is on page 5‑33. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows To assist...
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... to be open the trunk from the inside the trunk . This handle will glow following exposure to steal. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
... to be open the trunk from the inside the trunk . This handle will glow following exposure to steal. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
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...Heated Mirrors For vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to turn the dimming feature on or off. See OnStar Overview on and the indicator light illuminates each outside mirror so that a little of the four buttons located...the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on page 14‑1. Adjust each time the ignition is turned to the desired direction. 3. The dimming feature comes on page 14‑1. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to it can be seen. Vehicles with heated mirrors: O (On/Off): Press ...
...Heated Mirrors For vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to turn the dimming feature on or off. See OnStar Overview on and the indicator light illuminates each outside mirror so that a little of the four buttons located...the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on page 14‑1. Adjust each time the ignition is turned to the desired direction. 3. The dimming feature comes on page 14‑1. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to it can be seen. Vehicles with heated mirrors: O (On/Off): Press ...
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... mount to pivot to the side window, or to the second position and release. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows switches. Pull the sun visor down feature labeled AUTO.
... mount to pivot to the side window, or to the second position and release. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows switches. Pull the sun visor down feature labeled AUTO.
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... the desired position has been reached. Periodically open . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Q (Vent/Express-Open): Press this switch once to activate the express-open feature. From the vent position, press this switch again to vent the sunroof when it is closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward. The deflector...
... the desired position has been reached. Periodically open . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Q (Vent/Express-Open): Press this switch once to activate the express-open feature. From the vent position, press this switch again to vent the sunroof when it is closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward. The deflector...
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... restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again. 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles with this feature, the seat cushions flip forward and the seatbacks fold down to heat up on the tab in the center of the button, the heated seat ...
... restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again. 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles with this feature, the seat cushions flip forward and the seatbacks fold down to heat up on the tab in the center of the button, the heated seat ...
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If the latch plate will not go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system. Pull up on page 3‑16. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster" in the right front seating position may be ... this section for you. If the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. 3-12 Seats and Restraints 3. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it is secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle, check if the...
If the latch plate will not go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system. Pull up on page 3‑16. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster" in the right front seating position may be ... this section for you. If the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. 3-12 Seats and Restraints 3. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it is secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle, check if the...
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If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should attempt to inflate only once. The vehicle has a feature that could cause breathing problems for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash has occurred. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, ... When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in another crash. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. If you will need to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and...
If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should attempt to inflate only once. The vehicle has a feature that could cause breathing problems for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash has occurred. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, ... When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in another crash. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. If you will need to do not get out as soon as the fuel system, brake and...