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Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving ...9-2 Drunk Driving ...9-2 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Loss of Control ...9-6 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-7 Highway Hypnosis ...9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-8 Winter Driving ...9-9 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...9-11 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-12 Shifting Into Park ...9-21 Shifting Out of Park ...9-23 Parking Over Things That Burn ...9-24 Fuel Fuel ...9-35 Recommended Fuel ...9-35 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) ...9-36 California Fuel Requirements ...9-36 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...9-36 Fuel Additives ...9-37 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...9-38 Filling the Tank ...9-39 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-41 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-25 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-28 Parking Brake ...9-29 Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-41 9-42 9-45 9-47 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-29 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...9-31 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-17 9-17 9-19 9-20 9-21 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-32 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-48

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	14
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	16
Windshield Wiper/Washer	17
Climate Controls	18
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	24
Traction Control System (TCS)	24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Engine Oil Life System	26
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	26
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	27
Keys, Doors and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	35
Door Locks	37
Power Door Locks	38
Delayed Locking	38
Automatic Door Locks	38
Lockout Protection	39
Safety Locks	39
Doors	40
Trunk	40
Vehicle Security	41
Anti-Theft Alarm System	41
Immobilizer	42
Immobilizer Operation	42
Exterior Mirrors	44
Convex Mirrors	44
Power Mirrors	44
Heated Mirrors	45
Interior Mirrors	45
Manual Rearview Mirror	45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	46
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	47
Roof	48
Sunroof	48
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Center Seat	52
Power Seat Adjustment	52
Lumbar Adjustment	52
Reclining Seatbacks	53
Heated Front Seats	55
Rear Seats	56
Rear Seats (Split Folding)	56
Safety Belts	58
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	62
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	71
Lap Belt	71
Safety Belt Extender	72
Safety System Check	73
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	80
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	89
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	90
Child Restraints	90
Older Children	90
Infants and Young Children	93
Child Restraint Systems	95
Where to Put the Restraint	97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	99
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	105
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	107
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	107
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholders	111
Sunglasses Storage	111
Armrest Storage	111
Rear Storage	112
Center Console Storage	112
Additional Storage Features	112
Convenience Net	112
Instruments and Controls	113
Controls	114
Steering Wheel Adjustment	114
Steering Wheel Controls	115
Horn	115
Windshield Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	117
Clock	119
Power Outlets	120
Cigarette Lighter	121
Ashtrays	122
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	124
Odometer	124
Tachometer	124
Fuel Gauge	124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	125
Safety Belt Reminders	126
Airbag Readiness Light	127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	128
Charging System Light	129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Brake System Warning Light	132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	133
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light	133
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	134
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	135
Tire Pressure Light	135
Engine Oil Pressure Light	136
Security Light	137
High-Beam On Light	137
Front Fog Lamp Light	137
Cruise Control Light	137
Information Displays	138
Driver Information Center (DIC)	138
Vehicle Messages	142
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	142
Brake System Messages	143
Door Ajar Messages	143
Engine Cooling System Messages	144
Engine Oil Messages	145
Engine Power Messages	145
Fuel System Messages	146
Key and Lock Messages	146
Lamp Messages	146
Ride Control System Messages	147
Airbag System Messages	148
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	148
Service Vehicle Messages	148
Tire Messages	149
Transmission Messages	150
Vehicle Reminder Messages	150
Washer Fluid Messages	150
Vehicle Personalization	151
Universal Remote System	157
Universal Remote System Programming	157
Universal Remote System Operation	163
Lighting	165
Exterior Lighting	165
Exterior Lamp Controls	165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	167
Flash-to-Pass	167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	167
Hazard Warning Flashers	168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	168
Fog Lamps	169
Interior Lighting	169
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	169
Courtesy Lamps	169
Dome Lamps	170
Reading Lamps	170
Lighting Features	170
Entry Lighting	170
Delayed Entry Lighting	171
Delayed Exit Lighting	171
Parade Dimming	171
Battery Load Management	171
Battery Power Protection	172
Infotainment System	173
Introduction	173
Infotainment	173
Theft-Deterrent Feature	174
Operation	174
Radio	178
AM-FM Radio	178
Satellite Radio	181
Radio Reception	185
Backglass Antenna	186
Satellite Radio Antenna	187
Audio Players	187
CD Player	187
Auxiliary Devices	193
Phone	193
Bluetooth	193
Climate Controls	203
Climate Control Systems	203
Air Vents	207
Maintenance	207
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	207
Driving and Operating	209
Driving Information	210
Defensive Driving	210
Drunk Driving	210
Control of a Vehicle	211
Braking	211
Steering	212
Off-Road Recovery	213
Loss of Control	214
Driving on Wet Roads	215
Highway Hypnosis	216
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	217
If the Vehicle is Stuck	219
Vehicle Load Limits	220
Starting and Operating	225
New Vehicle Break-In	225
Ignition Positions	225
Starting the Engine	227
Engine Heater	228
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	229
Shifting Into Park	229
Shifting Out of Park	231
Parking Over Things That Burn	232
Engine Exhaust	232
Running the Vehicle While Parked	233
Automatic Transmission	233
Brakes	236
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	236
Parking Brake	237
Ride Control Systems	237
Traction Control System (TCS)	237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	239
Cruise Control	240
Fuel	243
Recommended Fuel	243
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	244
California Fuel Requirements	244
Fuels in Foreign Countries	244
Fuel Additives	245
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	246
Filling the Tank	247
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	249
Towing	249
General Towing Information	249
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	250
Trailer Towing	253
Towing Equipment	255
Conversions and Add-Ons	256
Add-On Electrical Equipment	256
Vehicle Care	257
General Information	258
California Proposition 65 Warning	259
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	259
Accessories and Modifications	259
Vehicle Checks	260
Doing Your Own Service Work	260
Hood	261
Engine Compartment Overview	262
Engine Oil	263
Engine Oil Life System	267
Automatic Transmission Fluid	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	271
Cooling System	272
Engine Coolant	273
Engine Overheating	277
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	280
Power Steering Fluid	280
Washer Fluid	281
Brakes	282
Brake Fluid	283
Battery	285
Starter Switch Check	285
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	286
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	286
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	286
Wiper Blade Replacement	287
Headlamp Aiming	288
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	289
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	291
License Plate Lamp	292
Replacement Bulbs	293
Electrical System	293
Electrical System Overload	293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	294
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	297
Wheels and Tires	298
Tires	298
Tire Sidewall Labeling	299
Tire Designations	301
Tire Terminology and Definitions	302
Tire Pressure	305
Tire Pressure Monitor System	307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	308
Tire Inspection	312
Tire Rotation	312
When It Is Time for New Tires	313
Buying New Tires	314
Different Size Tires and Wheels	316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Tire Changing	322
Compact Spare Tire	330
Jump Starting	331
Towing	335
Towing the Vehicle	335
Recreational Vehicle Towing	335
Appearance Care	337
Exterior Care	337
Interior Care	341
Floor Mats	345
Service and Maintenance	347
General Information	347
Scheduled Maintenance	348
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	352
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	352
Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Maintenance Records	355
Technical Data	359
Vehicle Identification	359
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	359
Service Parts Identification Label	359
Vehicle Data	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Engine Drive Belt Routing	361
Customer Information	363
Customer Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance Offices	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Online Owner Center	367
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	368
Roadside Assistance Program	368
Scheduling Service Appointments	370
Courtesy Transportation Program	371
Collision Damage Repair	372
Service Publications Ordering Information	375
Reporting Safety Defects	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	377
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	377
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	377
Event Data Recorders	378
OnStar®	379
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	379
Radio Frequency Statement	379
Index	381
Index_A	381
Index_B	382
Index_C	382
Index_D	383
Index_E	384
Index_F	384
Index_G	385
Index_H	385
Index_I	386
Index_J	386
Index_K	386
Index_L	386
Index_M	387
Index_N	387
Index_O	388
Index_P	388
Index_R	389
Index_S	389
Index_T	391
Index_U	391
Index_V	392

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Driving and Operating

9-1

Driving and

Operating

Driving Information

Defensive Driving

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9-2

Drunk Driving

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9-2

Control of a Vehicle

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Braking

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9-3

Steering

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9-4

Off-Road Recovery

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9-5

Loss of Control

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9-6

Driving on Wet Roads

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9-7

Highway Hypnosis

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9-8

Hill and Mountain Roads

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9-8

Winter Driving

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9-9

If the Vehicle is Stuck

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9-11

Vehicle Load Limits

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9-12

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

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9-17

Ignition Positions

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9-17

Starting the Engine

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9-19

Engine Heater

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9-20

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)

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9-21

Shifting Into Park

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9-21

Shifting Out of Park

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9-23

Parking Over Things

That Burn

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9-24

Engine Exhaust

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9-24

Running the Vehicle While

Parked

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9-25

Automatic Transmission

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9-25

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

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9-28

Parking Brake

... . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-29

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS)

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9-29

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)

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9-31

Cruise Control

.. .. . . . . . . . . . . .

9-32

Fuel

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9-35

Recommended Fuel

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9-35

Gasoline Specifications (U.S.

and Canada Only)

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9-36

California Fuel

Requirements

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9-36

Fuels in Foreign Countries . .. 9-36

Fuel Additives

. ... . . . . . . . . . . .

9-37

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

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9-38

Filling the Tank

... . . . . . . . . . . .

9-39

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container

... . .. . . .. . . . .. . . ..

9-41

Towing

General Towing

Information

. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-41

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips

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9-42

Trailer Towing

... . .. . . . .. . . . ..

9-45

Towing Equipment

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9-47

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment

... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-48