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Chevrolet Impala (2013) manuale d’uso

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La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Chevrolet Impala (2013) descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.

Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.

Quindi cosa dovrebbe contenere il manuale perfetto?

Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Chevrolet Impala (2013) dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Chevrolet Impala (2013)
- nome del fabbricante e anno di fabbricazione Chevrolet Impala (2013)
- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Chevrolet Impala (2013)
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti

Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?

Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Chevrolet Impala (2013) non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Chevrolet Impala (2013) e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Chevrolet in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Chevrolet Impala (2013), come nel caso della versione cartacea.

Perché leggere il manuale d’uso?

Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Chevrolet Impala (2013), l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Chevrolet Impala (2013). Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

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  • Pagina 1

    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Performance and Maintenance . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General I[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMP ALA, and the IMP ALA Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of Ge[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on [...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering W[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 5 . B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 9 . C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 4 . D. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 9 . E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 3 . [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-4 In Brief Press K to unlock the driver door . Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 33 for additional information. Press and hold V for [...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-5 Door Locks Manual Locks From outside the vehicle, use the key in the door or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock or unlock the vehicle. From the inside, pull up or push down on the manual door lock knobs. See Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 6 . Power Door Lo[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-6 In Brief Seat Adjustment Manual Seats T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked [...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-7 Manual Lumbar Move the lever up or down to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 . 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 creat[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-8 In Brief Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat ‐ side impact airbags, and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status i[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-9 Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Pull the lever , located at the bottom of the mi[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-10 In Brief Map Lamps The vehicle has map lamps on the rearview mirror . Push the button near each lamp to turn the map lamps on and off. For more information on interior lighting, see: . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 . . Courtesy Lamps on page 6 ‑ 5[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-1 1 8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer Push the pad[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-12 In Brief Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control F . Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8 ‑ 1 . I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-13 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (Base) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base). f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Se[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-14 In Brief go through up to 6 pages of favorites, each having 6 favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. For radios without a F A V button, up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be programme[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-15 The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, see www .gm.com/bluetooth and Bluetooth on page 7 ‑ 19 . Steering Wheel Controls If e[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-16 In Brief SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 28 . Power Outlets The vehicle has[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-17 Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have a traction control system which limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . For vehicles with traction control, press and release the ESC [...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-18 In Brief The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pr[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 In Brief 1-19 Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ‑ 5 . Roa[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1-20 In Brief 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key can be used for the ignition and the driver door . If the vehicle is a taxi model, the key can also be used in the trunk. If it becomes difficult to turn the key in a vehicle lock, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a b[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar / (Remote V ehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 4 for additional in[...]

  • Pagina 30

    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program new transmitters. Battery Replacem ent Replace the battery if the REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “ REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMO[...]

  • Pagina 31

    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. D[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 13 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur: . The vehicle's key is in the ignition. . The vehicle's hood[...]

  • Pagina 33

    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on both front doors next to the door handle. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors or press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. If the vehicle has the optional content theft-deter[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows settings. For programming information, see V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 33 . Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while the key is in the ignition. Always remember to take your key with you when exiting t[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors T runk { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide [...]

  • Pagina 36

    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency T runk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person [...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter or a key or turns the ignition on with an incorrect key . The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for about 30 seconds. When[...]

  • Pagina 38

    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-e[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center positi[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Windows { W ARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o lower the window, press and hold the front of the switch to the first position until the window is at the desired level. T o raise the window , pull up and hold the front of the switch. Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an expres[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Q (V ent/Express-Open): Press this switch once to vent the sunroof when it is closed. When using the vent, the sunshade should be fully opened. The sunshade can be opened or closed manually by sliding it rearward or forward. From the vent position,[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjust[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed a[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 T o lower the head restraint, press the button located on top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-4 Seats and Restraints Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of the seat cushion. T o use them, flip the seat cushion forward. The seat can also be used as a storage area by lowering the seatback. See Center Console Storage[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of yo[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatback[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate two for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat m[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints 3. Lower the seatback by pulling forward on the tab on the outboard side of the seatback. T o return the seats to the normal position: { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury t[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your pas[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt o[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured, or even kille[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right fro[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and t[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 ‑ 17 . Rear [...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 W ARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safet[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the right f[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you wou[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impa[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the air[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, [...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy . The inflato[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { W ARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or o[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly . See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front p[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a f[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyo[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the f[...]

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    Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger airbag whil[...]

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    Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, [...]

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    Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replaceme[...]

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    Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster [...]

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    Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who[...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the [...]

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    Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 W ARNING (Continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the r[...]

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    Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply forc[...]

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    Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child c[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with T ransport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. Securing the Child within the Child Restraint { W ARNING A child can be seriousl[...]

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    Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 W ARNING (Continued) the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 25 for additional information. { W ARNING A child in a child restraint in the[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints Make sure that a LA TCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manu[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether be[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchors are under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position with[...]

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    Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 W ARNING (Continued) of the retractor to set the lock, if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary[...]

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    Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a fixed headrest and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the head restraint. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the head restr[...]

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    Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure th[...]

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    Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the re[...]

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    Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 39 for more information. 7. Before [...]

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    Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a f[...]

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    Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Push the latch plate in[...]

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    Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 3-50 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side ‐ to ‐ side and back ‐ and ‐ forth. When the child restraint is p[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 4-2 Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the rear . Use it to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-33 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-39 Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 c / x (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous radio station stored as a favorite, go to the next track if a CD is playing, reject an incoming call, or end a current call. b / g (Mute/Push to T alk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Pr[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls { W ARNING In freezing weather , do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID displays i[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press V to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press 3 until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, [...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls CALIBRA TION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to PRESS V TO CALIBRA TE COMP ASS. Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player This radio has a H button for setting th[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 . Press s REV . The date does not automatically display . T o see the date press the H button while the radio is on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display . T o change the time default [...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only , such as cell phone charge cords. Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have a cig[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer . [...]

  • Pagina 107

    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a[...]

  • Pagina 108

    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster . When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety bel[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while dr[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator , it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if t[...]

  • Pagina 111

    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is a[...]

  • Pagina 112

    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 34 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. [...]

  • Pagina 113

    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 . The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been repl[...]

  • Pagina 114

    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on,[...]

  • Pagina 115

    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator/W arning Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the T raction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the lig[...]

  • Pagina 116

    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or[...]

  • Pagina 117

    Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the sta[...]

  • Pagina 118

    Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster . The DIC buttons are located on the[...]

  • Pagina 119

    Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 T (V ehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on yo[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traf[...]

  • Pagina 121

    Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 28 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 6 . In addition to the engi[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . Some mes[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 HOOD OPEN If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message displays when the hood is not closed properly . Make sure that the hood is closed completely . See Hood on page 10 ‑ 4 . LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the drive[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls appears on the instrument cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 14 . This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediat[...]

  • Pagina 125

    Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in perfo[...]

  • Pagina 126

    Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The message will not disappear until the turn signal is manually turned off, or a turn is completed. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If your vehicle has[...]

  • Pagina 127

    Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Any of the following conditions may cause the TCS to turn off: . The TCS is turned off by pressing the traction control button. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 25 for more information. . The battery is low . TRACTION CONTROL ON If [...]

  • Pagina 128

    Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls ST ARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately . This message only appears while the ignition [...]

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    Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10 ‑ 31 , V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 , and Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 38 . The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 22 . T ransmission [...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). T o avoid excessive drain on the battery , it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature se[...]

  • Pagina 131

    Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See “ Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ?[...]

  • Pagina 132

    Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry[...]

  • Pagina 133

    Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exte[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. F ACTOR Y SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the cu[...]

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    Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Universal Remote System Programming Th[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www .learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a gara[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available. Exam[...]

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    Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. A. Left Button ("Up," "+," or "On."[...]

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    Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can [...]

  • Pagina 141

    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 6-2 Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Instru[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Lighting 6-3 The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is in the ON/RUN position. . The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. . The engine is running. When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps,[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 6-4 Lighting When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work. T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or l[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Lighting 6-5 Press # to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come on in the instrument panel cluster . When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Interior L[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 6-6 Lighting The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door is opened. This lamp can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps that also act as the dome lamp. Press the button near each[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Lighting 6-7 Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination activates and remains on until one[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 6-8 Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery . It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power , whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power d[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Satellite Rad[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-2 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Operation Radio[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD (MP3) The vehicle has one of these radios as its infotainment system. Softkeys The Radio with CD (MP3) has six softkeys located below the radio display . Softkeys are used to control functions that appear on the radio display as tabs directl[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-4 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated V olume setting (OFF , Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume com[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-5 If the radio has a Bose ® audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or T ALK. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio with CD T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press the ` button or press the f knob until the speaker control label displays. 2.[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-6 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the i[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-7 double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored preset. Press © SEEK again to stop scanning preset stations. ¨ SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. .[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-8 Infotainment System 2. Press the F A V button to display the page where the station will be stored. 3. Press and hold one of the 6 softkeys until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to store additional radio stations. The number of favorites pages can be set up using [...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-9 Finding an SiriusXM Channel BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. f (T une): T urn to manually select a SiriusXM channel. © SEEK: Press to go to the previous SiriusXM channel. . T o scan stations, press and hold © SEEK for a fe[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-10 Infotainment System 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Storing SiriusXM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store radio station while the vehicle is parked. See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose anot[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-12 Infotainment System interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other . For better radio recept[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-13 not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming r[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-14 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc Insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc begins playing. Use an adapter ring when playing the smaller 8 cm (3 in) discs. Smaller discs with the adapter ring are loaded the same way as a f[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-15 Softkeys The six softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. The softkeys below the radio display control the following features. RDM (Random): Tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order . [...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-16 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 Order of Play T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play co[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-17 S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder . c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder . RDM (Random): MP3 files can be listened to on a CD in rando[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-18 Infotainment System . The disc is dirty , scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . A problem occurred while burning the disc. . The label is caught in the CD player . If the disc is not playing correctly for any ot[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-19 Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sharing of the cell phone ’ s address book or contact list with the veh[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-20 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-21 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair . For help with this process, see the cell[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-22 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbe[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-23 Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “ List ” Command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Directory . ” 3. Say “ Hands-Free Calling. ” 4. Say “ List. ” Making a Call [...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-24 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press c / x to ignore a c[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Infotainment System 7-25 T ransferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b / g . The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell pho[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 7-26 Infotainment System 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Climate [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 8-2 Climate Controls Single Zone A. Fan Control B. Outside Air C. T emperature Control D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control F . Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger T emperature Control: For dual zone, turn the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temp[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Climate Controls 8-3 T o change the current mode, select one of the following: H (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, wi[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 8-4 Climate Controls % (Outside Air): Press to turn on outside air . An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. Outside air will circulate throughout the vehicle. / (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation mode. An indicator light comes on to show that it is o[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Climate Controls 8-5 Air V ents Use the thumbwheel located below or to the side of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow . Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into th[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 8-6 Climate Controls T o change the passenger compartment air filter: 1. T urn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Raise the vehicle hood. 3. Pull back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger side of the vehicle halfway to center . 4. Remove t[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready . . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-4 Driving and Operating If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or because of a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. Curve Tips . T ake curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce s[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-5 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the accele[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-6 Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 W ARNING (Continued) Steering may also be affected when ignition is off. Y ou could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-8 Driving and Operating . T ie a red cloth to an outside mirror . { W ARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness a[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to cl[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-10 Driving and Operating door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The T ire and Loading Information label lists the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The vehicl[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 If your vehicle can tow a trailer , see T railer T owing on page 9 ‑ 39 for important information on towing a trailer , towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Example 1 A. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Su[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-12 Driving and Operating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passenge rs, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. Certification Label A vehicle-specific Certification label is found on the rear edge of the driver door . Th[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 W ARNING (Continued) far forward as possible. T ry to spread the weight evenly . . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the [...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-14 Driving and Operating T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key . Use the correct key , make sure it is all [...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 C (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. This position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of th[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-16 Driving and Operating When the Low Fuel warning lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer-Controlled Cranking System is disabled to prevent possible vehicle component damage. When this happens, hold the igni[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 W ARNING (Continued) three-prong 1 10-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it a[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-18 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the [...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 Console Shift If the console shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 13 for more information. 3. Let up on the shift lever an[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-20 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it onl[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the [...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-22 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly . Y ou could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a d[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer . The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster . When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current range that has been selected.[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-24 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separa[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will come on, if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-26 Driving and Operating When the system is on, this warning light comes on and stays on if there is a problem. A SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message also appears on the DIC. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . S[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 This light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is both on and activated. Y ou may also feel or hear the system working; this is normal. When the light is on solid and the SERVICE ST ABILITRAK message is displayed, the system[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-28 Driving and Operating ESC may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. The SERVICE ST ABILITRAK message and the ESC/TCS light will be on solid to warn the driver that ESC is disabled and requires service. If the problem does not c[...]

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    Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 T (On/Off): Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET – : Press to set [...]

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    Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-30 Driving and Operating . T o slow down in small amounts, press the SET – button briefly . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower . Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When[...]

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    Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 V ehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 33 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended[...]

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    Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-32 Driving and Operating T o check the fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain add[...]

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    Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 31 [...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-34 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. . T urn off the engine when refueling. . K[...]

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    Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 ‑ 14 . The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel c[...]

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    Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-36 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer . See the following trailer towing informatio[...]

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    Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road. Before star[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-38 Driving and Operating When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument cluster flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear be[...]

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    Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See the Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 . Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, ax[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-40 Driving and Operating If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry , which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow . If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added [...]

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    Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 T railer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly . Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle&ap[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 9-42 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Buy[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive a[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-4 V ehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3 ‑ 29 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenanc[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-6 V ehicle Care A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 16 . B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 27 . C. Battery on page 10 ‑ 19 . D. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 15 . E. Engine Oil Fill[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 { W ARNING The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle. 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip d[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-8 V ehicle Care vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, o[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary . A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 28 . Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km ([...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-10 V ehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 , and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 . Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located i[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under t[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-12 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine [...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-14 V ehicle Care time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap. Be s[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary . 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral)[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-16 V ehicle Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid Check the level after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes so the fluid is warm. T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap [...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 5 for more information on location. Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for add[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-18 V ehicle Care Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear . Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if t[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the r[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-20 V ehicle Care Starter Switch Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both t[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be re[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-22 V ehicle Care 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm. 4. Remove the wiper blade. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could da[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 Headlamps, Front T urn Signal, Sidemarker , and Parking Lamps A. Sidemarker B. Low-Beam Headlamp C. High-Beam Headlamp D. Parking/T urn Signal Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 4 . 2. Remove the screw from the hea[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-24 V ehicle Care 1 1. Push the headlamp assembly toward the vehicle. 12. Push down on the plastic headlamp retainer to reinstall it. 13. Reinstall the screw from the headlamp assembly . T aillamps, T urn Signal, Sidemarker , Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps A. Rear Sidemarker La[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 9 . 2. Remove the convenience net (if equipped). Unhook the net from the upper wing nut. 3. T urn the upper wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Pull the carpet away from the [...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-26 V ehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up 921LL Front Parking/Turn Signal 3157NAK License Plate Lamp 194LL Headlamps High-Beam H9 Low-Beam H1 1 Sidemarker 194LL Stoplamp, T aillamp, and Turn Signal 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contac[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the[...]

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    Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-28 V ehicle Care The vehicle may not have all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor ABS MTR 1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor 1 ABS MTR 2 ABS Motor 2 AIR PUMP Air Pump AIR SOL Air Injection Reactor Solenoid AIRBAG/ DIS[...]

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    Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 Fuses Usage CHMSL/ BCK-UP Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back-up Lamp DISPLA Y Display DRL 1 Daytime Running Lamps 1 DRL 2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 ECM IGN Engine Control Module (ECM), Ignition ECM/TCM ECM, T ransmission Control Module (TCM) EMISSIONS 1 Emissi[...]

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    Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-30 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage RVC SEN Regulated V oltage Control Sensor STRG WHL Steering Wheel STRTR Starter TRANS T ransmission V ACUUM/ PUMP V acuum Pump WPR Wiper WSW Windshield Wiper Relay Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor F AN 1 Cooling Fan 1 F AN 2 Cooling F[...]

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    Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage PWR/MIR Power Mirrors PWR/SEA T Power Seats PWR/WNDW Power Window RAP Retained Accessory Power S/ROOF Sunroof TRUNK T runk TRUNK T runk Relay XM XM ™ Radio Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tir[...]

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    Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-32 V ehicle Care W ARNING (Continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an author[...]

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    Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V , W , Y , and ZR speed rated tires. If winter ti[...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-34 V ehicle Care digits represent the week (01 – 52) and the last two digits, the year . For example, the third week of the year 2010 would have a four-digit DOT date of 0310. (D) Tire Identificat ion Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of [...]

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    Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (E) Tire Inflation : The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more information on t[...]

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    Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-36 V ehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the [...]

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    Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 GVWR : Gross V ehicle Weight Rating. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . GA WR FRT : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See V ehicle Load Limit[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-38 V ehicle Care Rim : A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T rac[...]

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    Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 . Premature or irregular wear . . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy . Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air , can result in: . Unusual wear . . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The Tire and Loading Informati[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-40 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehi[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 Federal Communicati ons Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GE[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-42 V ehicle Care Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . Always use only the GM-approved tire sealant[...]

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    Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle ’ s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. Also, the TPMS senso[...]

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    Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-44 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . There [...]

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    Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 38 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Reset the T ire Pressure Monitor [...]

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    Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-46 V ehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. GM r[...]

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    Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 44 for information on proper tire rotation. However , if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires, pl[...]

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    Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-48 V ehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wh[...]

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    Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requireme[...]

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    Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-50 V ehicle Care performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either se[...]

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    Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tir[...]

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    Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-52 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has been driven o[...]

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    Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 2 ‑ 9 . 2. Remove the[...]

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    Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-54 V ehicle Care A. Jack B. Extension and Protection Guide C. Wheel Wrench The tools you will need to change a tire include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B), and wheel wrench (C). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have alum[...]

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    Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 2. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise once on each wheel nut to loosen it. Do not remove them yet. 3. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using the diagram above and the corresponding jacking notches located on the bottom side of the plastic [...]

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    Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-56 V ehicle Care 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground to install the compact spare tire. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire. { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,[...]

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    Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torq[...]

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    Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-58 V ehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper [...]

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    Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 A. Cover B. Retainer C. Compact Spare Tire D. Wing Nut E. Jack F . Wheel Wrench G. Extension Protector H. Foam Holder I. Bolt Screw Full-Size Flat Tire A. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat Tire C. Protective Guide D. Extension Bolt Screw E. Wing Nut F . Jack G. Whe[...]

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    Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-60 V ehicle Care Compact Spare Tire If this is a police vehicle, see "Compact Spare Tire" in the Impala Police Package Supplement for spare tire information. { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and hand[...]

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    Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 19 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNI[...]

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    Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-62 V ehicle Care { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hu[...]

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    Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 part away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will no[...]

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    Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-64 V ehicle Care . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed. Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. T[...]

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    Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 Appearance Care Exterior Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, [...]

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    Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-66 V ehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed t[...]

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    Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: T o avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only appro[...]

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    Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-68 V ehicle Care Interior Care T o prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior . Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicl[...]

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    Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 Notice: T o prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger . Notice: Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will [...]

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    Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-70 V ehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and V ehicle Information and Radio Displays For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remo[...]

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    Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Floor Mat[...]

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    Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 10-72 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Applica tion Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 6 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 38 . . Inspect the tires for wear . [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 38 . . Inspect tire wear . See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 44 . . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter . See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ?[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or [...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that yo[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure to light, cracking, or damage. The brake lamps need to be checked periodi[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Windshield For safety , appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear . . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . T rained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if n[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil lice[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM [...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditionin[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 3 Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Mo[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge [...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-5 Chevrolet Owner Centre (Canada) chevroleto wner .ca T ake a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the V ehicle T ools section. . Access third party enthusiast sites and social media networks. . Locate ow[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-6 Customer Information . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 [...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is required. . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify . Gen[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-8 Customer Information Owner Assistance Information ” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minim[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify , change, or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collis[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-10 Customer Information Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty . Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the r[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Disc[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call T ransport Canada at 1-800-333-051[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist i[...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 Customer Information 13-15 OnStar ® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar ® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle ’ s operation; about collisions involving the vehicle; the us[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency W[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request comp[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 14-4 OnStar 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Please say the name or number to call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the area code. System responds: “ OK calling. ” Calling 91 1 Emergen cy 1. Press = . The system responds “ O[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring Syste[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 14-6 OnStar network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar service may not work if t[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 OnStar 14-7 W arranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the New V ehicle Limited Warranty . The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. Press Q and ask an Advisor . A[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 41 . Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnS[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Additional Information OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cluster , Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 C[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-4 INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-5 Fuel (cont'd) Filling the T ank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . 9-31 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 R[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-6 INDEX Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii J Jump Starti[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-7 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-8 INDEX Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 P Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Park Shifting Into . . . .[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-9 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Maintenance [...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 1 1-14 Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 12-1 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 1 Scheduling A[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 INDEX i-1 1 T ires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Wheel Alignment and T ire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-50 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12 i-12 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Wher[...]