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5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press the set/reset button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display. Pressing any of the DIC buttons also acknowledges and clears any messages. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer immediately. Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays when service is required on the brake system. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑17. Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain the

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual BookTOC	1
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	9
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	11
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	13
Head Restraint Adjustment	13
Safety Belts	13
Passenger Sensing System	14
Mirror Adjustment	14
Steering Wheel Adjustment	15
Interior Lighting	15
Exterior Lighting	16
Windshield Wiper/Washer	16
Climate Controls	17
Vehicle Features	19
Radio(s)	19
Satellite Radio	20
Portable Audio Devices	20
Bluetooth®	20
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	21
Power Outlets	22
Universal Remote System	22
Performance and Maintenance	23
Traction Control System (TCS)	23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	23
Tire Pressure Monitor	23
Engine Oil Life System	24
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	24
Roadside Assistance Program	25
OnStar®	25
Keys, Doors, and Windows	27
Keys and Locks	27
Keys	27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	28
Remote Vehicle Start	30
Door Locks	32
Power Door Locks	33
Delayed Locking	33
Automatic Door Locks	33
Lockout Protection	34
Safety Locks	34
Doors	35
Trunk	35
Vehicle Security	36
Vehicle Alarm System	36
Immobilizer	37
Immobilizer Operation	37
Exterior Mirrors	39
Convex Mirrors	39
Power Mirrors	39
Heated Mirrors	40
Interior Mirrors	40
Manual Rearview Mirror	40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	40
Windows	41
Power Windows	41
Sun Visors	42
Roof	42
Sunroof	42
Seats and Restraints	45
Head Restraints	46
Front Seats	47
Seat Adjustment	47
Center Seat	48
Power Seat Adjustment	48
Lumbar Adjustment	48
Reclining Seatbacks	49
Heated Front Seats	50
Rear Seats	51
Rear Seats (Split Folding)	51
Safety Belts	53
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	54
Lap-Shoulder Belt	55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	59
Lap Belt	59
Safety Belt Extender	60
Safety System Check	61
Safety Belt Care	61
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	61
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	67
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	73
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Airbag System Check	75
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	75
Child Restraints	76
Older Children	76
Infants and Young Children	78
Child Restraint Systems	80
Where to Put the Restraint	82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	83
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	89
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	89
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	91
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	91
Storage	95
Storage Compartments	95
Glove Box	95
Cupholders	95
Sunglasses Storage	95
Armrest Storage	95
Rear Storage	95
Center Console Storage	95
Additional Storage Features	96
Convenience Net	96
Instruments and Controls	97
Controls	98
Steering Wheel Adjustment	98
Steering Wheel Controls	98
Horn	99
Windshield Wiper/Washer	99
Compass	100
Clock	102
Power Outlets	103
Cigarette Lighter	104
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	104
Instrument Cluster	105
Speedometer	106
Odometer	106
Tachometer	106
Fuel Gauge	106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	107
Safety Belt Reminders	108
Airbag Readiness Light	108
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	109
Charging System Light	110
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	110
Brake System Warning Light	113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light	114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	115
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	115
Tire Pressure Light	116
Engine Oil Pressure Light	116
Security Light	116
High-Beam On Light	117
Front Fog Lamp Light	117
Cruise Control Light	117
Information Displays	118
Driver Information Center (DIC)	118
Vehicle Messages	122
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	122
Brake System Messages	122
Door Ajar Messages	122
Engine Cooling System Messages	123
Engine Oil Messages	124
Engine Power Messages	125
Fuel System Messages	125
Key and Lock Messages	125
Lamp Messages	125
Ride Control System Messages	126
Airbag System Messages	127
Security Messages	127
Service Vehicle Messages	127
Tire Messages	128
Transmission Messages	129
Vehicle Reminder Messages	129
Washer Fluid Messages	129
Vehicle Personalization	129
Universal Remote System	135
Universal Remote System Programming	135
Universal Remote System Operation	140
Lighting	141
Exterior Lighting	141
Exterior Lamp Controls	141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	142
Flash-to-Pass	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	142
Hazard Warning Flashers	143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	144
Fog Lamps	144
Interior Lighting	145
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	145
Courtesy Lamps	145
Dome Lamps	145
Reading Lamps	146
Lighting Features	146
Entry Lighting	146
Delayed Entry Lighting	146
Delayed Exit Lighting	147
Parade Dimming	147
Battery Load Management	147
Battery Power Protection	148
Infotainment System	149
Introduction	149
Infotainment	149
Theft-Deterrent Feature	150
Operation	150
Radio	154
AM-FM Radio	154
Satellite Radio	156
Radio Reception	159
Backglass Antenna	160
Satellite Radio Antenna	161
Audio Players	161
CD Player	161
Auxiliary Devices	166
Phone	167
Bluetooth	167
Climate Controls	175
Climate Control Systems	175
Air Vents	179
Maintenance	179
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	179
Driving and Operating	181
Driving Information	182
Distracted Driving	182
Defensive Driving	182
Drunk Driving	183
Control of a Vehicle	183
Braking	183
Steering	183
Off-Road Recovery	184
Loss of Control	184
Driving on Wet Roads	185
Highway Hypnosis	186
Hill and Mountain Roads	186
Winter Driving	187
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	188
Vehicle Load Limits	189
Starting and Operating	193
New Vehicle Break-In	193
Ignition Positions	193
Starting the Engine	195
Engine Heater	196
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	197
Shifting Into Park	197
Shifting out of Park	198
Parking over Things That Burn	199
Engine Exhaust	199
Running the Vehicle While Parked	200
Automatic Transmission	200
Manual Mode	202
Brakes	203
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	203
Parking Brake	204
Ride Control Systems	205
Traction Control System (TCS)	205
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	206
Cruise Control	208
Fuel	210
Recommended Fuel	211
Gasoline Specifications	211
California Fuel Requirements	211
Fuels in Foreign Countries	211
Fuel Additives	212
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	213
Filling the Tank	214
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	215
Towing	216
General Towing Information	216
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	216
Trailer Towing	219
Towing Equipment	220
Conversions and Add-Ons	221
Add-On Electrical Equipment	221
Vehicle Care	223
General Information	224
California Proposition 65 Warning	224
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	225
Accessories and Modifications	225
Vehicle Checks	225
Doing Your Own Service Work	225
Hood	226
Engine Compartment Overview	227
Engine Oil	228
Engine Oil Life System	230
Automatic Transmission Fluid	231
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	232
Cooling System	233
Engine Coolant	233
Engine Overheating	236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	237
Power Steering Fluid	237
Washer Fluid	238
Brakes	239
Brake Fluid	240
Battery	241
Starter Switch Check	242
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	242
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	242
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	243
Wiper Blade Replacement	243
Headlamp Aiming	244
Bulb Replacement	244
Halogen Bulbs	244
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	245
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	246
License Plate Lamp	247
Replacement Bulbs	248
Electrical System	248
Electrical System Overload	248
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	249
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	249
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	252
Wheels and Tires	253
Tires	253
All-Season Tires	254
Winter Tires	254
Summer Tires	255
Tire Sidewall Labeling	255
Tire Designations	257
Tire Terminology and Definitions	258
Tire Pressure	260
Tire Pressure Monitor System	262
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	263
Tire Inspection	266
Tire Rotation	266
When It Is Time for New Tires	267
Buying New Tires	268
Different Size Tires and Wheels	270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	270
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	272
Wheel Replacement	272
Tire Chains	273
If a Tire Goes Flat	273
Tire Changing	275
Compact Spare Tire	282
Jump Starting	283
Towing	285
Towing the Vehicle	285
Recreational Vehicle Towing	285
Appearance Care	287
Exterior Care	287
Interior Care	290
Floor Mats	293
Service and Maintenance	295
General Information	295
Maintenance Schedule	297
Special Application Services	302
Additional Maintenance and Care	303
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	306
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	306
Maintenance Replacement Parts	307
Maintenance Records	308
Technical Data	311
Vehicle Identification	311
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	311
Service Parts Identification Label	311
Vehicle Data	312
Capacities and Specifications	312
Engine Drive Belt Routing	314
Customer Information	315
Customer Information	315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	315
Customer Assistance Offices	317
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	318
Online Owner Center	318
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	319
Roadside Assistance Program	319
Scheduling Service Appointments	321
Courtesy Transportation Program	321
Collision Damage Repair	323
Service Publications Ordering Information	325
Reporting Safety Defects	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	327
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	327
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	327
Event Data Recorders	328
OnStar®	329
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	329
Radio Frequency Statement	329
OnStar	331
OnStar Overview	331
OnStar Services	332
Emergency	332
Security	332
Navigation	332
Connections	333
Diagnostics	335
OnStar Additional Information	335
Index	339
Index_A	339
Index_B	340
Index_C	340
Index_D	341
Index_E	342
Index_F	342
Index_G	343
Index_H	343
Index_I	343
Index_J	344
Index_K	344
Index_L	344
Index_M	345
Index_N	345
Index_O	345
Index_P	346
Index_R	346
Index_S	347
Index_T	348
Index_U	349
Index_V	349

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5-26

Instruments and Controls

Vehicle Messages

Messages are displayed on the DIC

to notify the driver that the status of

the vehicle has changed and that

some action may be needed by the

driver to correct the condition.

Multiple messages may appear one

after another. Some messages may

not require immediate action, but

you can press the set/reset button

to acknowledge that you received

the message and clear it from the

DIC display. Pressing any of the

DIC buttons also acknowledges and

clears any messages. Some

messages cannot be cleared from

the DIC display because they are

more urgent. These messages

require action before they can be

cleared. You should take any

messages that appear on the

display seriously and remember that

clearing the messages will only

make the messages disappear, not

correct the problem. The following

are the possible messages that can

be displayed and some information

about them.

Battery Voltage and

Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

This message displays when the

system detects that the battery

voltage is dropping beyond a

reasonable level. The battery saver

system starts reducing certain

features of the vehicle that you may

be able to notice. At the point that

the features are disabled, this

message is displayed. It means that

the vehicle is trying to save the

charge in the battery.

Turn off all unnecessary

accessories to allow the battery to

recharge.

The normal battery voltage range is

11.5 to 15.5 volts.

SERVICE BATTERY

CHARGING SYSTEM

This message displays when there

is a problem with the generator and

battery charging systems. Driving

with this problem could drain the

battery. Turn off all unnecessary

accessories. Stop and turn off the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so. Have the electrical system

checked by your dealer immediately.

Brake System Messages

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message displays when

service is required on the brake

system. Have the brake system

serviced by your dealer as soon as

possible. The brake system warning

light also appears on the instrument

panel cluster when this message

appears on the DIC. See

Brake

System Warning Light on

page 5

‑

Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

This message displays when the

driver door is not closed properly.

Make sure that the door is closed

completely.