2010 CHEVY / CHEVROLET Impala Owners Manual

In Brief ........................................................... 1-1 Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2 Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-4 Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-15 Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-19 Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 2-2 Front Seats ............................................... 2-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 2-10 Safety Belts ............................................. 2-12 Child Restraints ....................................... 2-32 Airbag System ......................................... 2-56 Restraint System Check ............................ 2-74 Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1 Keys ........................................................ 3-3 Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-9 Windows ................................................. 3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-19 Mirrors .................................................... 3-33 Universal Home Remote System ................ 3-35 Storage Areas ......................................... 3-42 Sunroof .................................................. 3-43 Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3 Climate Controls ...................................... 4-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-21 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-37 Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-57 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2 Towing ................................................... 5-26 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1 Service ..................................................... 6-3 Fuel ......................................................... 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-12 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-43 Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-49 2010 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M

Tires ...................................................... 6-51 Appearance Care ..................................... 6-87 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 6-95 Electrical System ...................................... 6-95 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 6-100 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-18 Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name ‘‘General Motors of Canada Limited’’ for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To 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. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25896384 A First Printing © 2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iii

Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv

Vehicle 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) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v

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Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2 Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-4 Door Locks ....................................................1-5 Trunk Release ...............................................1-5 Windows .......................................................1-6 Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6 Second Row Seats .........................................1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-8 Safety Belt ....................................................1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9 Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11 Interior Lighting ............................................1-11 Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13 Climate Controls ...........................................1-14 Vehicle Features .............................................1-15 Radio(s) ......................................................1-15 Satellite Radio ..............................................1-16 Portable Audio Devices ..................................1-16 Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-17 Bluetooth ® ...................................................1-17 Cruise Control ..............................................1-18 Power Outlets ..............................................1-18 Performance and Maintenance .........................1-19 Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-20 Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-20 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21 OnStar ® ......................................................1-22 Section 1 In Brief 1-1

Instrument Panel 1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-20. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 3-12. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-22. E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-37. G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-25. H. Audio System(s) on page 4-57. I. Exterior Lamps on page 4-9. J. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-11. K. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7 (If Equipped). L. Tilt Wheel on page 4-3. M. Cruise Control on page 4-6. N. Hood Release on page 6-13. O. Horn on page 4-3. P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-84 (If Equipped). Q. Ignition Positions on page 3-20. R. Climate Control System on page 4-16. S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15. T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped). See Shifting Into Park on page 3-28. U. Glove Box on page 3-42. 1-3

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. 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. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3-3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-4. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. 1-4

2010 CHEVY / CHEVROLET Impala Owners Manual

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