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Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. If your vehicle has the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K only), you may use either regular unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85); also see Fuel on page 299. In all other engines, including the 3.5L V6 (VIN Code N), use only regular unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles that have the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K) may use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). General Motors encourages the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a "renewable" fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/ locator.html) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 399. 301

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Impala BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Passenger Seat	9
Power Seats	10
Manual Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	15
Center Seat	16
Rear Seats	16
Split Folding Rear Seat	16
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Center Front Passenger Position	36
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	39
Safety Belt Pretensioners	42
Safety Belt Extender	42
Child Restraints	43
Older Children	43
Infants and Young Children	46
Child Restraint Systems	50
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	65
Airbag System	69
Where Are the Airbags?	72
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	77
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	77
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	78
Passenger Sensing System	79
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Restraint System Check	86
Checking the Restraint Systems	86
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	87
Features and Controls	89
Keys	91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	92
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	93
Doors and Locks	100
Door Locks	100
Power Door Locks	101
Automatic Door Lock	102
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	102
Rear Door Security Locks	102
Lockout Protection	103
Trunk	103
Windows	105
Power Windows	106
Sun Visors	107
Theft-Deterrent Systems	107
Content Theft-Deterrent	107
PASS-Key® III+	108
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	109
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	111
New Vehicle Break-In	111
Ignition Positions	112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	113
Starting the Engine	114
Engine Coolant Heater	115
Active Fuel Management™ (3.9L V6 and 5.3L V8 Engines)	116
Automatic Transaxle Operation	117
Parking Brake	120
Shifting Into Park (P)	121
Shifting Out of Park (P)	123
Parking Over Things That Burn	123
Engine Exhaust	124
Running the Engine While Parked	125
Mirrors	126
Manual Rearview Mirror	126
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	126
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	126
Outside Power Mirrors	127
Outside Convex Mirror	127
OnStar® System	128
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	132
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	132
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With three round LED)	133
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With one triangular LED)	139
Storage Areas	142
Glove Box	142
Cupholder(s)	143
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	143
Center Console Storage Area	143
Rear Storage Area	143
Rear Seat Armrest	143
Convenience Net	144
Sunroof	144
Instrument Panel	145
Instrument Panel Overview	148
Hazard Warning Flashers	150
Other Warning Devices	150
Horn	150
Tilt Wheel	150
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	153
Flash-to-Pass	153
Windshield Wipers	153
Windshield Washer	154
Cruise Control	155
Exterior Lamps	158
Delayed Headlamps	160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System	160
Fog Lamps	161
Instrument Panel Brightness	161
Courtesy Lamps	161
Dome Lamp	162
Entry Lighting	162
Delayed Entry Lighting	162
Delayed Exit Lighting	163
Parade Dimming	163
Reading Lamps	163
Electric Power Management	163
Battery Run-Down Protection	164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	165
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	166
Climate Controls	166
Climate Control System	166
Outlet Adjustment	170
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	171
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	172
Instrument Panel Cluster	173
Speedometer and Odometer	174
Tachometer	174
Safety Belt Reminder Light	175
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	175
Airbag Readiness Light	176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	177
Charging System Light	179
Brake System Warning Light	179
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	180
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	182
Tire Pressure Light	182
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	183
Oil Pressure Light	186
Security Light	187
Fog Lamp Light	187
Cruise Control Light	187
Highbeam On Light	187
Fuel Gage	188
Driver Information Center (DIC)	188
DIC Operation and Displays	189
DIC Compass	195
DIC Warnings and Messages	197
DIC Vehicle Customization	206
Audio System(s)	213
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	214
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	215
Radio with CD (Base)	217
Radio with CD (MP3)	223
Using an MP3	233
XM Radio Messages	240
Theft-Deterrent Feature	241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	242
Radio Reception	243
Care of Your CDs	244
Care of the CD Player	244
Backglass Antenna	244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	245
Driving Your Vehicle	247
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	248
Defensive Driving	248
Drunken Driving	249
Control of a Vehicle	252
Braking	252
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	253
Braking in Emergencies	255
Traction Control System (TCS)	256
Steering	257
Off-Road Recovery	260
Passing	260
Loss of Control	262
Driving at Night	263
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	264
City Driving	267
Freeway Driving	268
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	269
Highway Hypnosis	270
Hill and Mountain Roads	270
Winter Driving	272
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	278
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	278
Loading Your Vehicle	279
Towing	284
Towing Your Vehicle	284
Recreational Vehicle Towing	284
Towing a Trailer	286
Service and Appearance Care	295
Service	297
Accessories and Modifications	297
California Proposition 65 Warning	298
Doing Your Own Service Work	298
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	299
Fuel	299
Gasoline Octane	299
Gasoline Specifications	300
California Fuel	300
Additives	300
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	301
Fuels in Foreign Countries	302
Filling the Tank	303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	305
Checking Things Under the Hood	306
Hood Release	307
Engine Compartment Overview	308
Engine Oil	312
Engine Oil Life System	316
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	318
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	319
Engine Coolant	323
Pressure Cap	326
Engine Overheating	326
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	329
Cooling System	329
Power Steering Fluid	335
Windshield Washer Fluid	336
Brakes	337
Battery	340
Jump Starting	341
Headlamp Aiming	346
Bulb Replacement	346
Halogen Bulbs	346
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	347
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	349
License Plate Lamp	351
Replacement Bulbs	351
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	352
Tires	354
Tire Sidewall Labeling	355
Tire Terminology and Definitions	359
Inflation - Tire Pressure	362
Tire Pressure Monitor System	363
Tire Inspection and Rotation	368
When It Is Time for New Tires	369
Buying New Tires	370
Different Size Tires and Wheels	372
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	372
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	374
Wheel Replacement	374
Tire Chains	376
If a Tire Goes Flat	377
Changing a Flat Tire	378
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	379
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	381
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	387
Compact Spare Tire	389
Appearance Care	390
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	390
Fabric/Carpet	391
Leather	392
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	393
Care of Safety Belts	393
Washing Your Vehicle	394
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	394
Finish Care	394
Windshield and Wiper Blades	395
Aluminum Wheels	396
Tires	396
Sheet Metal Damage	397
Finish Damage	397
Underbody Maintenance	397
Chemical Paint Spotting	397
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	398
Vehicle Identification	399
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	399
Service Parts Identification Label	399
Electrical System	400
Add-On Electrical Equipment	400
Headlamp Wiring	400
Windshield Wiper Fuses	400
Power Windows and Other Power Options	400
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	400
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	401
Underhood Fuse Block	402
Capacities and Specifications	405
Maintenance Schedule	407
Maintenance Schedule	408
Introduction	408
Maintenance Requirements	408
Your Vehicle and the Environment	408
Using the Maintenance Schedule	409
Scheduled Maintenance	410
Additional Required Services	413
Maintenance Footnotes	414
Owner Checks and Services	416
At Each Fuel Fill	416
At Least Once a Month	417
At Least Once a Year	417
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	420
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	421
Engine Drive Belt Routing	422
Maintenance Record	423
Customer Assistance Information	427
Customer Assistance and Information	428
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	428
Online Owner Center	431
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	432
Customer Assistance Offices	432
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	433
Roadside Assistance Program	434
Courtesy Transportation	437
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	440
Collision Damage Repair	441
Reporting Safety Defects	446
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	446
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	446
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	446
Service Publications Ordering Information	447

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Notice:

Your vehicle was not designed for

fuel that contains methanol. Do not use

fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal

parts in your fuel system and also damage

the plastic and rubber parts. That damage

would not be covered under your warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low

emissions may contain an octane-enhancing

additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you

buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.

General Motors recommends against the use of

such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce

the life of spark plugs and the performance of

the emission control system may be affected. The

malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this

occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer

for service.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number

(VIN) shows the code letter or number that

identiﬁes your engine. You will ﬁnd the VIN at the

top left of the instrument panel. See

Vehicle

Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) on page 399

If your vehicle has the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K

only), you may use either regular unleaded gasoline

or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85);

also see

Fuel on page 299

. In all other engines,

including the 3.5L V6 (VIN Code N), use only

regular unleaded gasoline.

Only vehicles that have the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN

Code K) may use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). General

Motors encourages the use of E85 in vehicles

that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is

a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from

renewable sources such as corn and other crops.

Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol

fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department

of Energy has an alternative fuels website

(www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/

locator.html) that can help you ﬁnd E85 fuel. Those

stations that do have E85 should have a label

indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the

ethanol content is greater than 85%.

At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM

Speciﬁcation D 5798.

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