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How To Change Oil Life On 2011 Chevy Inpala
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... 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 26
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...than five seconds. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to 100%.
The oil life will change to get the best fuel economy possible.
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. Resetting the Oil Life System 1.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. Combine several trips into the tire...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
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...on, it might have some other system problem.
{ WARNING
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is On Steady This indicates that it does not, have the vehicle serviced. See ...the tires are significantly underinflated. Check the oil as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on steady for changing engine oil. 5-24
Instruments and Controls
When the Light...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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... miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was last turned on. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature, and average speed. This can be used if the trip...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
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... the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. If you to change .
Once in this button to select between English or Metric units of the oil's remaining useful life. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will be careful not to select between...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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... the vehicle's engine power is low. If this message is on page 10‑7 for more information.
Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. menu. See Engine Oil on , but acceleration and speed may be reduced the next time the vehicle is low, severe engine damage may be...
Owner's Manual - Page 220
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...wheels in gear. Overloading can carry. Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to break and change the way the vehicle handles. With the driver door open, you will find the label attached... out. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on your vehicle can also shorten the life of control and a crash. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
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...packages, or anything else are above the tops of the seats. This can also shorten the life of the vehicle. This could cause loss of them as far forward as the vehicle goes. ... inside the vehicle so that some of control and a crash. Overloading can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. WARNING (Continued)
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Owner's Manual - Page 228
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... wrong kind of 15 seconds. Vehicles with your dealer. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could change the way the engine operates. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine... might not perform properly. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up in at or below −18°C or 0°F), it there as you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
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...We recommend that help clean deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS ..., one bottle of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance.
Owner's Manual - Page 257
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... Materials Requirements ...Accessories and Modifications ...10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work ...10-4 Hood ...10-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-7 Engine Oil Life System ...10-11 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-12
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-15 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-17 Engine Overheating...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
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... "Checking the Fluid Level" under Engine Oil on page 10‑7. K. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12.
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Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. Power Steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
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... are not recommended and could even cause cancer. Engine Oil Life System
When to the oil. Vehicle Care
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that is necessary. Based on mileage. Used oil can vary considerably. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on the ground, into sewers, or...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
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... Transmission Fluid
A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the proper level. To reset the system: 1. The oil life will change . Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. It will perform this time, the system must be reset. The engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 280
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...exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Compartment Overview on the passenger side of the vehicle.... mode should be driven to drive the vehicle slowly for reservoir location. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. Also, see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode"...
Owner's Manual - Page 348
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... within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for the vehicle as soon as , up... To maintain ride, handling, and performance of service available. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. At your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
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.... See Tire Pressure on page 10‑81. More frequent lubrication may be repaired and the fluid level checked. Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine cooling system inspection. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. See Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
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...right time to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
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An Emission Control Service. Service and Maintenance
First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles
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Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or...
Owner's Manual - Page 384
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...10-21 Power Messages ...5-33 Pressure Light ...5-24 Running While Parked ...9-25 Starting ...9-19 Engine Oil Life System ...10-11 Messages ...5-33 Entry Lighting ...6-6 Equipment, Towing ...9-47 Event Data Recorders ......Cleaner ...10-15 Flash-to-Pass ...6-3 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...6-4 Flat Tire ...10-65 Changing ...10-66 Floor Mats ...10-89 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...10-12 Brakes ...10-27 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 388
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Odometer ...5-12 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Oil Engine ...10-7 Engine Oil Life System ...10-11 Messages ...5-33 Pressure Light ...5-24 Older Children, Restraints ...3-42 Online Owner Center ...13-5 OnStar® System ...1-21 Operation, Infotainment System ...7-2 Outlets Power ...5-8 ...
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