2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual
2009 Chevrolet Impala Manual
2009 Chevrolet Impala manual content summary:
- 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 1
2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-73 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 2
the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 3
warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use owner manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 5
System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-73 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-73 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-74 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Manual Seats - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 8
to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 9
front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. The driver seat may have power reclining seatbacks. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-7 for more information. Driver Seat with Manual - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Climate Control System on page 3-20. Driver Seat with Manual Lumbar shown On vehicles with manual lumbar, the lever is located on the outboard side of the driver seat near the front of the seat cushion. Lift up or push down on the lever repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 11
when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Passenger Seat with Manual Recline and Power Seat Control shown { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 12
return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatback Driver Seat with Manual Lumbar, Power Seat Control, and Power Recline shown The driver seat may have a power reclining seatback. The control used to operate it is located on the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 13
belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Center Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles with this feature, you can flip the bottom seat cushion(s) forward and fold the seatback(s) down to create an extended flat cargo area. The vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 15
To use this feature: 1. Make sure the front seats are not reclined. If they are, the seat cushion will not flip forward completely. 3. Lower the seatback(s) by pulling forward on the tab located on the outboard side of the seatback(s). 2. Flip the bottom seat cushion forward by pulling up on the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 16
is not in use, the seatback should be placed in an upright, locked position, and the seat cushion should be in the down position. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 17
of the manual describes how seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-27 for additional information. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 18
crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 20
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-16 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they or the safety belts! With safety belts - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 22
and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware should know. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash - even one that is not your fault - you and your passenger(s) can be - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 23
In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less 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. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 24
with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 1-20 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 27
with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 31
this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 32
you. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. To unlatch the belt, push the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 33
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 Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-74. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Pull the guide out from the pocket on the edge of the seatback. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 35
crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into the storage - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Belt on page 1-27. Your vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 37
is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 39
. Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-27. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 40
wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 41
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, young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 42
{ CAUTION: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 43
do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 44
need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 45
should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 46
in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. A booster seat (C-D) is - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 47
seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 48
-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 49
vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 50
into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). A rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. Rear Seat The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 52
correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. Do not - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 53
during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor. Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle's safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 54
. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 56
4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 57
it. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position { CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 58
-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 59
the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 60
the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 61
appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 62
control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. { CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt - even if you have - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Children on page 1-37. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-60 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 65
on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 66
impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-57. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 67
. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the 1-63 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 68
a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 69
inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbags, and roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 71
that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 72
manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-54. 5. If, after reinstalling the child The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child's seating posture and body build. It is - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 74
such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 75
from the seat. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 76
you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Care of Safety Belts on page 5-92. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 78
to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 79
...2-22 Active Fuel Management™ (5.3L V8 Engine) ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Section 2 Features and Controls Center Console Storage ...2-43 Rear Storage Area ...2-43 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Universal Home Remote System ...2-36 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ...2-37 Storage Areas ...2-43 Glove Box - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 81
the keys in a vehicle with children. The key can be used for the ignition and the driver's door. See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 82
) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 83
. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center the trunk. The transmission must be in P (Park). / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 84
and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. Programming the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 85
feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter's lock - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 86
's hood is open. The hazard warning flashers are on. The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-36. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position and then back to LOCK/OFF. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 87
push or pull the manual lock knob. { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 88
the vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled. You must use the RKE transmitter or the key to unlock the doors when the system is armed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16. The delayed locking feature can be turned on - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 89
and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to choose various unlock settings. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57. To assist in finding the lock, the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 90
. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent you from locking the doors while the key is - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 91
handle located inside the trunk. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-10 and "Emergency Trunk Release Handle" following. There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located on the latch inside the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 92
Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 93
windows. Each passenger door has its own window switch. The power window switches work while the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21. To lower the window, press and hold the front of the switch to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 94
not drive with the cover lifted due to possible glare impeding other drivers behind or to the side of the vehicle. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system. To activate the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 95
open when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 96
will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 97
your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 98
that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving. A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 99
15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 100
not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 101
cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of Active Fuel Management™ (5.3L V8 Engine) The vehicle's engine may be equipped with Active Fuel Management. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on driving - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the vehicle is in. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transmission vehicles while in P (Park) or N (Neutral) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 103
you increase speed may damage the transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in 2 (Second) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and D (Drive) for higher speeds until then. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 104
you go down steep mountain roads. You would also want to use the brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in 2 (Second) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transmission. Also, shifting into 2 (Second) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 105
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 106
. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. See Parking Brake on page 2-26 for more information. Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 107
service. Shifting Out of Park Automatic Transmission Shift Lock The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 108
into the vehicle: • Drive it only with the windows completely down. • Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 109
transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 110
more information about the service OnStar® provides. Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. Press the button located - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 111
. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 112
. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 113
locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 114
electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 115
used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 116
System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 117
is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. To program up to three devices: 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 118
The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 119
three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 120
the garage door opener. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 121
the storage areas. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-10 for more information. Cupholders Cupholders may be built into the front center console, front portion of the front center seat, and rear armrest of the vehicle. Rear Seat Armrest For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the tab on - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 122
can only be operated when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21. R (Close): Press and hold this switch until the sunroof motor stops to close the sunroof, or release the switch when the desired - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Airbag Readiness Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Brake System Warning Light ...3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...3-33 Engine - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 124
...3-81 Bluetooth® ...3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-94 Radio Reception ...3-95 Backglass Antenna ...3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-96 Oil Pressure Light ...3-39 Security Light ...3-39 Fog Lamp Light ...3-40 Cruise Control Light ...3-40 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 125
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Warning Flashers on page 3-6. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42. G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29. H. Audio System(s) on page 3-63. I. Exterior Wheel Controls on page 3-94 (If Equipped). Ignition Positions on page 2-20. Climate Control System on page 3-20. Accessory - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 128
to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows the steering wheel to be adjusted before driving. The steering wheel can be raised - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. G: 2: N: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer LQ: Flash-to-Pass. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. Information for these features is on the pages following. 3-7 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 130
light 3 comes on if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. To change light rain or snow. For steady wiping at low speed. 6 (Low Speed): Flash-to-Pass This feature harder to see and drive safely. If the motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 131
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON where you cannot drive safely at a changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel System (TCS) and the cruise control is on, TCS will begin to limit wheel spin and the cruise control automatically turns off. See Traction Control System Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. 3-9 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 132
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 133
brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. However, it does not need to be reset. Once your vehicle reaches a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel hold the SET- button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 134
control will turn off. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: It controls the following systems: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the [ button - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turns on the fog lamps. Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps # (Fog - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 136
the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 137
seconds. Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim and then go out. The delay time is canceled if the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or the power door lock switch is pressed - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 138
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 of the following occurs: • The ignition is in ON/RUN. • The doors are locked. • An illumination period of about 25 seconds has elapsed. If - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 139
at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 140
center front seat. Remove the cover to access the outlets. When not using the outlet, make sure the cover is closed. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on. • The exterior lamps control is turned off, then on again. The headlamps will time-out after 10 minutes, if they are manually turned on with - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 141
designed for accessory power plugs only. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette lighter. The ashtray and cigarette lighter may be located in the console, if the vehicle has one, otherwise, they may be located in the center armrest of the front seat. Notice - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. A. B. C. D. Fan Control Outside Air Recirculation Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F. Heated Seats G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls H. Rear Window Defogger To - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 143
will run automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. The air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on and the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 144
air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine activated for 10 minutes. It can be turned off manually, by pressing the button again or by turning the ignition to the LOCK not drive the vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 145
of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively. • If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 146
. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 4. Remove the air inlet grille retainers - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Uplevel shown, Base and Canada similar 3-25 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 148
in kilometers (used in Canada). This vehicle has a door to show the old mileage reading of the vehicle when the new odometer was installed. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 149
is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 150
on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 151
off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. United States Canada { CAUTION: If the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 152
well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 153
System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 154
there could be a problem with the traction control system and the vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message appears on the DIC, the system does not limit wheel spin. If the traction control system is manually turned off, this light comes on and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 155
stays on, or comes on while driving a SERVICE STABILITRAK message appears in the DIC. This indicates that there may be a problem with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system and the vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message appears on the DIC - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 157
pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 158
: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 159
when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. • Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 160
dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 161
have some other system problem. Security Light { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 162
3-14 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-9 for more information - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 163
or speeding up. United States Canada • The gage does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off. When the ignition is on, the fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. 3-41 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 164
DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The bottom line of the DIC shows the shift lever position indicator. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24 for more information. If your vehicle has these features, the DIC also - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 165
feature is activated, the display will show 5 miles (8 km). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 166
vehicle has the Active Fuel Management™ feature, INST ECONOMY 8CYL MODE will display on vehicles with a V8 engine. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 167
has the Active Fuel Management™ feature, an Active Fuel Management™ indicator will display on the right side of the DIC, while INST ECONOMY displays on the left side. Active Fuel Management™ allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on your driving demands. For - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed. 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Press the trip/fuel button until the CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving , a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed problem climate controls, seats, etc. during CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Exterior - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 172
42. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-35. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 173
is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 174
also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-39. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. ERROR - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 175
Operation and Displays on page 3-42 for more information. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 176
appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the system inspected by your dealer/retailer as - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 177
See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-32. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the options available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 180
will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 181
) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK 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: HORN & LIGHTS - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 182
transmitter. The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 183
The chime volume will be set to a loud level. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. There is no default for chime has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 184
the following occurs: • The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). • The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. • A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made. EXIT - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 185
could interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 186
year) displays. 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the tabs to be changed. 4. To increase the time or date, do one of the following: • Press the . Once 12H or 24H is displayed, turn the f knob to the desired option to select the setting. Press the H button again to apply the setting, or - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 187
normal radio and time display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/ (day, month, and year) displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired option. 3. Press the H or MENU button again to apply the selected default, or - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Radio with CD (Base) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 3-66 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 189
the Radio Data System (RDS) feature. RDS is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving. The volume level should sound about the same while driving. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 190
(Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. If the vehicle has XM and has a FAV button, a page button (FAV button). 4 (Information) (With XM™ Satellite Radio Service, 3-68 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 191
FAV (Favorites): Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 2. Press the FAV button to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 192
on the radio, midrange, or treble by pressing the f knob. Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only) CAT (Category): The radio may have the CAT button feature. To select and find a desired category: 1. Press the BAND button until the XM frequency displays. Press the CAT - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for the service. Loc or Locked: If Loc or Locked displays, it means the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service the vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 194
load button for two seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs. 3. Press this button cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 3-72 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Z EJECT: For the Radio with a Single CD player, press to eject the CD. If the CD is not removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back into the player. For the Radio with a Six-Disc CD player, press and release to eject the CD that is currently playing. The radio beeps once and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 196
radio. The CD icon and a message showing disc and/or track number displays when a CD is in the player. Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 197
, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label , write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem. Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio may have MP3 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Driving on page 4-2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio's front CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 199
CD-RW Disc The radio may have MP3 capability. With this feature, the radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a CD songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 200
disc before burning it. Trying to add music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function in the player. Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the f knob, or the seek buttons. An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 201
under the Folder tab to go to the first track in the previous folder. File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is not - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 202
random play. 3-80 If the radio has the MP3 feature, it has the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD-R or CD- alphabetical order. Continue pressing either button until the desired artist displays. To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 203
an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 204
ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-94 for more information. Pairing Information: • Up to five cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. • The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 206
with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "Pair". The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4. 4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 207
to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Bluetooth". The system responds with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "Change phone". The system responds with "Please wait while I search for other phones". Using - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 208
with "Please say the name tag" followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with "About to store . Does that sound OK?". • If the name tag does not sound correct, say "No" and repeat Step 5. Using - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 209
allows specific name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Delete". The system responds with "Delete, please say the name tag" followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 210
, please say the first digit to dial" followed by a tone. 3. Say the digit to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 211
connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. • If the system clearly system will ask for the name tag to be re-entered. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. • Press b g and begin speaking to answer - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Ending a Call Press c x to end a call. • Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. Muting a Call During a call, all - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 213
transferred between the in-vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 214
recognizes the name tag it responds with "OK, Sending " and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. • If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly, it responds "Dial Number, Please say yes or no?" followed by a tone. If the number is correct, - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 215
of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 216
could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth® systems, press and hold b g for longer than - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 217
. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 218
clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 219
26 Towing a Trailer ...4-28 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Electronic Stability Control - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 220
tips to get the best fuel economy possible. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt - See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-13. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Brake - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 221
reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 223
have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. If the vehicle has ABS, this warning light on the instrument panel cluster comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 224
This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light will be on solid, and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed. For more information - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 225
when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-19. ESC may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. The SERVICE STABILITRAK message and the ESC/TCS light will - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 226
transmission and apply the front brakes to limit wheel spin. This light will flash when the TCS is limiting wheel spin. 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. See DIC Warnings - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 227
while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. When the system is turned off, the traction control warning light comes - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 228
. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 229
cm, (about one-eighth turn) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 230
to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 231
impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: When tired, pull off the road. much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. • Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 232
{ CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 233
tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean - inside and outside? Wiper Blades: In good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 234
or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 235
the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. If the vehicle has the Traction Control System driving to the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. The Antilock Brake System - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 236
a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { CAUTION: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 237
. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. { CAUTION: If you let your vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 238
front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 239
size door lock post (striker). The Tire and Loading Information label lists the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The vehicle capacity weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 240
weight 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight That weight may manual - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 241
lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 242
and seating positions. The combined weight of the 4-24 A vehicle specific Certification label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 243
. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-8. To tow the vehicle behind another - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 245
following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. 4-27 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 246
than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 247
1,000 miles (1600 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, transmission or other parts could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 248
to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Instructions be made in the body of the vehicle when exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30 in the Index for more information. Trailer Brakes Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not try to tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 250
mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 251
place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into P (Park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Driving on Grades Notice: Do not - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 253
a Portable Fuel Container ...5-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Cooling System ...5-26 Engine Coolant ...5-28 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 254
96 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-96 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Electrical System ...5-96 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-96 Headlamp Wiring ...5-97 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-97 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-97 Instrument - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 255
and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 256
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 257
noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 258
on page 5-6 for additional information. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 259
fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. Also, your dealer/retailer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related problems - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 260
K) or the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M) can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We encourage 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 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 261
. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 262
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 263
the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 264
is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 265
handle with this symbol on it. It is located to the left of the parking brake pedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center of the hood front, by pushing the latch to the right. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.9L V6 similar), here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Checking Coolant" under Cooling System on page 5-26. Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-24. K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-37. L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 268
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 269
See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-37. K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. L. Coolant Recovery Tank. See "Checking Coolant" under Cooling System on page 5-26. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 270
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. V6 Engine V8 Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 271
of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. Always use an oil that meets the required specification, GM6094M. See "What Kind of - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 272
that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 273
you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. Engine Air - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 274
. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do the following: How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 275
place when you are driving. 2. Push the filter cover housing toward the engine. 3. Pull out the filter. 4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the hinges on the housing. 6. Push the cover tabs on top of the housing to lock the cover in - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 276
sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 277
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. The transmission fluid dipstick handle is the black loop with this symbol on it. It is located near the rear of the engine compartment. V6 Engines 5.3L V8 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. 2. Push - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 278
: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not System The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.5L V6 Engine shown, 3.9L Engine similar A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 279
fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 280
cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on parts. • Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 281
is at the COLD FILL line, start the vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there is one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the cooling system through the coolant fill neck on the engine, but be sure the system is cool before you do it. 5-29 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 282
cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 283
have a dealer/retailer service department inspect the vehicle for leaks. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. There is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on the instrument - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 284
should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty. Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged. The - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 285
10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 286
. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil on page - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 287
steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 288
washer fluid to your vehicle. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 289
and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30. There - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 290
in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. { CAUTION: With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 291
. That could lead to an accident. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 292
braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced - for example, when the brake front and rear brakes can change - for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 294
accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory (+) terminal on the battery. { CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 295
this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 296
(45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 297
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable service. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing instructions on the bulb package. 5-45 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-13. A. Sidemarker B. Low-Beam Headlamp C. High-Beam Headlamp D. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 2. Remove the screw from the headlamp assembly. 5-46 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 299
. 6. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by pulling it away from the headlamp. 7. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb's base. 5-47 11. Push the headlamp assembly toward the vehicle. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 300
12. Push down on the plastic headlamp retainer to reinstall it. 13. Reinstall the screw from the headlamp assembly. 5-48 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12. 2. Remove the convenience net. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut. A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 3. Turn the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 302
11. Push the taillamp assembly back into place. When reinstalling the taillamp assembly, make sure that you line up the four posts on the assembly with the slots in the vehicle. 12. Turn the two hex nuts clockwise to reinstall them. 13. Put the carpet back in place at the rear of the vehicle. 5. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 303
ways. Here's how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Front Parking/Turn Signal License Plate Lamp Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam Sidemarker Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn Signal Bulb Number 921 3157NAK - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 304
other claws are properly engaged in the slots of the wiper blade element on both sides. A. Correct Installation B. Incorrect Installation For the proper type and size windshield wiper blades, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 5-52 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 305
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to result of too much flexing. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20. CAUTION: (Continued - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 306
particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example 5-54 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 307
TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compact - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 308
pressure needed to support that load. service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 309
, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat passenger cars and some light duty trucks metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 312
: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 313
amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. How to Check Use a good - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 314
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 315
may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle's tires - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 317
order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer/retailer for service. The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/ wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 318
engine off. 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen. 4. Start with the driver side front - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 319
for New Tires on page 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-73. When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 320
have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 321
were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 322
may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, as it was developed - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 323
tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. { CAUTION: If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 324
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 325
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 326
GM original equipment wheel. { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P225/55R17 or P235/50R18 size tires, do not use tire chains, there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 327
to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 328
but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. { CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 329
blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). 4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 330
6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you will need to change a tire include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B), and wheel wrench (C). 5-78 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 331
at tire and install the spare tire. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76 To remove the plastic covers and wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise direction. If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 332
get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION: 3. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using front location is about 7.0 inches (17.7 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well. The rear location is about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 333
training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 334
this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 8. Install the compact spare tire. { CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 335
9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-83 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 336
torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-101 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 337
or Spare Tire and Tools To store a full-size tire: 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and secure. 2. Place the tire valve stem facing down and the protector/guide placed through a wheel bolt hole and threaded onto the bolt screw. 3. Remove the protector and attach the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 338
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 Compact Spare Tire 5-86 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 339
A. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat Tire C. Protective Guide D. Extension Bolt Screw E. Wing Nut F. Jack G. Wheel Wrench H. Foam Holder I. Bolt Screw Full-Size Flat Tire 5-87 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 340
CAUTION: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 341
care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer color to the vehicle's interior. When to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Dust - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 342
beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. • Too much cleaner that saturates the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 343
necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 344
states that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 345
looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-92. Finish Care Occasional waxing - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 346
because the surface could be damaged. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 347
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they Your dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Sheet Metal Damage If the dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will repair, - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 348
. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-71. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 349
, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Power Seats Power Window Retained Accessory Power Sunroof Trunk Trunk Relay XM™ Radio Fuses AIRBAG AMP AUX CNSTR DR/LCK HTD/SEAT Usage Airbags Amplifier Auxiliary Outlets Canister Door Locks Heated Seats Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. See Engine - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 351
2 ECM IGN ECM/TCM EMISSIONS 1 EMISSIONS 2 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor 1 ABS Motor 2 Air Pump Air Injection Reactor Solenoid Airbag, Display Auxiliary Power Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4 Body Control Module (BCM) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 352
System Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp Fuses RT LO BEAM RT PARK RT SPOT RT T/SIG RVC SEN STRG WHL STRTR TRANS WPR WSW Relay A/C CMPRSR FAN 1 FAN 2 FAN 3 FUEL/ Wheel Starter Transmission Wiper Windshield Wiper Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Fuel Pump - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transmission Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine For the air conditioning system refrigerant - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Application Fuel Tank 3.5L Engine (with NU6 emissions) 3.5L Engine (without NU6 emissions) 3.9L and 5.3L Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 3.5L V6 3.5L Flexible Fuel V6 3.9L Flexible Fuel V6 5.3L V8 VIN Code N K M C Transmission - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 357
When you go to your dealer/retailer for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-17. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells what should be checked, when - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 358
soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 359
I Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. An Emission Control • Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 360
(h). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 361
see Checking the Restraint Systems on page 1-73. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. More - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 362
. (k) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (m) If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (n) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 363
page 5-60. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check { CAUTION: When you are engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer for service. Ignition Transmission Lock - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check • To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. { CAUTION: When you - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, System in Canada 89021186). Automatic DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 367
your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Wiper Blades Driver - 21 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 368
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L V8 Engine 3.5L V6 and 3.9 V6 Engines 6-14 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 369
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 373
to the Canadian Government ...7-16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-16 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Event Data Recorders ...7-18 OnStar® ...7-19 Navigation System ...7-19 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...7-19 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 374
been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 375
STEP THREE - U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 7-3 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 376
review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you file your complaint Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 377
trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. Other Helpful Links: Chevrolet - www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise - www.chevymall.com Help Center - www.chevrolet.com/helpcenter • My Preferences: Manage your profile and use tools and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 378
-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada - Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 379
qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 380
part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services , color, - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 381
or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles • Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 382
to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 383
to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybrid specific warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 384
for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 385
are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 386
by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. • If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 390
. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 391
data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 392
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...2-21 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-18 Active Fuel Management™ ...2-23 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Additives, Fuel ...5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-96 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Automatic Door Lock ...2-10 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Operation ...2-24 B Backglass Antenna ...3-96 Battery ...5-40 Electric Power Management ...3-17 Run-Down Protection ...3-18 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-14 Bluetooth® ...3-82 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Brake Fluid - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 395
and Specifications ...5-101 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Trunk ...2-12 Winter Driving ...4-17 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 CD, MP3 ...3-77 Center Console Storage ...2-43 Center Seat ...1-10 Chains, Tire ...5-74 Charging System Light ...3-30 Check Engine Lamp ...3-36 Checking Things Under - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 396
System ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ...3-16 Delayed Exit Lighting ...3-16 Delayed Locking ...2-10 DIC Compass ...3-47 Disc, MP3 ...3-77 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Door Automatic Door Lock ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-9 Power Door - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 397
Control ...4-6 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...3-36 Compartment Overview ...5-14 Coolant ...5-28 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-34 Cooling System ...5-26 Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Exhaust ...2-30 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 398
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-46 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Heated Seats ...1-6 Heater ...3-20 Engine Coolant ...2-22 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 G Gage Speedometer - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 399
15 Parade Dimming ...3-16 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-31 Brake System Warning ...3-30 Charging System ...3-30 Cruise Control ...3-40 Electronic StabiliTrak Control Indicator ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-34 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Flash - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Pressure ...3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-39 Tire Pressure ...3-35 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-20 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-12 - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Checks and Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii P Paint, Damage ...Parade Dimming ...Park Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Parking Brake ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 402
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Phone Bluetooth® ...3-82 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-97 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-21 Seat ...1-5 Steering Fluid ...5-34 Windows ...2-15 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...1-32 Pressure Cap ...5-31 Privacy ...7-18 Navigation - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Heated Seats ...1-6 Manual Lumbar ...1-6 Power Seats ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-7 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-53 Rear Seat Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 StabiliTrak Control Indicator Light, Electronic ...3-33 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-21 Steering ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-94 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...7-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-93 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 405
System (TCS) ...4-8 Control System Warning Light ...3-32 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-24 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transportation, Courtesy ...7-11 Trunk ...2-12 Turn and Lane-Change Identification Number (VIN) ...5-96 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-96 Vehicle, Remote - 2009 Chevrolet Impala | Owner's Manual - Page 406
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Safety and Symbols ...iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-73 Different Size Winter Driving ...4-17 X XM Radio Messages ...3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-96
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Seats and Restraint System
.............................
1-1
Head Restraints
.........................................
1-2
Front Seats
...............................................
1-4
Rear Seats
..............................................
1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................
1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................
1-34
Airbag System
.........................................
1-57
Restraint System Check
............................
1-73
Features and Controls
.....................................
2-1
Keys
........................................................
2-3
Doors and Locks
.......................................
2-9
Windows
.................................................
2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................
2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........
2-19
Mirrors
....................................................
2-32
OnStar
®
System
......................................
2-33
Universal Home Remote System
................
2-36
Storage Areas
.........................................
2-43
Sunroof
..................................................
2-44
Instrument Panel
.............................................
3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
..........................
3-4
Climate Controls
......................................
3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........
3-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................
3-42
Audio System(s)
.......................................
3-63
Driving Your Vehicle
.......................................
4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
.......
4-2
Towing
...................................................
4-26
Service and Appearance Care
..........................
5-1
Service
.....................................................
5-3
Fuel
.........................................................
5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............
5-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................
5-45
Bulb Replacement
....................................
5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........
5-51
Tires
......................................................
5-53
Appearance Care
.....................................
5-89
Vehicle Identification
.................................
5-96
Electrical System
......................................
5-96
Capacities and Specifications
...................
5-101
Maintenance Schedule
.....................................
6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................
6-2
Customer Assistance Information
....................
7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
...........
7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................
7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........
7-18
Index
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