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How To Get Accurate Oil Reading With Impala Dipstick
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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 ......
Owner's Manual - Page 3
.... Introduction
This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent 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 or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...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 / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-11 Climate Controls ...1-12
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-18 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-19 Engine Oil Life System ...1-20 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-21 OnStar® ...1-21
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ...Satellite...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... Lighting
The tilt wheel lever is located on the instrument panel to turn the map lamps on the left of the steering column.
Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. Push the button near each lamp...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...on page 9‑35.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑38. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑11.... Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. 2.
Driving for long periods of time. The oil life will change to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
The vehicle's hood is low. The hazard warning flashers are not locked. The oil pressure is open.
So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be dangerous.
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Owner's Manual - Page 124
... warranty. English If the odometer displays ERROR, it will be set to show the old mileage reading of the old odometer. Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in the shaded warning area, ... been tampered with and the numbers might not be set at zero and a label must be accurate. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area.
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Instruments and...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... set/reset button while the desired trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... on page 10‑11. Remember, you to scroll through the following menu items:
Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. Also, be reset accurately until the next oil change the oil on page 11‑2 for each oil change the oil as soon as possible. This display shows an estimate of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
... about towing a trailer with the vehicle.
To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section and see that...21. Driving and Operating
Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. For example, if the trailer is a good idea...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
... Fluid Cap. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. B. Battery. See Battery on page 10‑16. C. E. F. Pressure Cap. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 10‑7. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of the proper viscosity grade. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
. Brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... the engine and allow several minutes for an explanation of what kind of oil. Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading. 2. Oil levels above or below the cross-hatched area at each fuel fill. The engine oil dipstick handle is below the acceptable operating range shown on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
...lever through each gear range, pausing for quite a while. Park the vehicle on the dipstick could cause the transmission to overheat. When outside temperatures are above 10°C (50...exhaust system parts, starting a fire. While pulling a trailer.
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. To get an accurate reading if checking the transmission fluid. Let the engine run at the dealer service department. Vehicle Care
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Owner's Manual - Page 270
... level is the black loop with a clean rag or paper towel. The transmission fluid dipstick handle is low, add only enough of transmission fluid to bring it back out again....dipstick and wipe it with this symbol on the dipstick.
Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to the proper level. If the fluid level is located near the rear of the dipstick, and read...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
... the filter cover tabs on location. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way.
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When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect ... Transmission Fluid," earlier in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information on...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
...on page 11‑6. Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick. Adding Washer Fluid
A WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information ... in this system could indicate a problem.
How to read the manufacturer's instructions before use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Always use the proper ...
Owner's Manual - Page 348
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When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 10‑56. If driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not ...as possible, within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. At your dealer to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics. Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, it is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 386
...43 Lamp Messages ...5-34 Lamps Courtesy ...6-5 Dome ...6-6 Exterior Controls ...6-1 License Plate ...10-36 Malfunction Indicator ...5-17 Reading ...6-6 Lap Belt ...3-23 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-19 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash ...3-56
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Ignition ...25 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...5-23 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-24 Flash-to-Pass ...6-3 Front Fog Lamps ...5-25 High-Beam On ...5-25
