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5-30 Instruments and Controls message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the system inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds. The ESC system is not functional until the light has turned off. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑26 for more information. This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The message will not disappear until the turn signal is manually turned off, or a turn is completed. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays if there has been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑26 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 5‑19 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is not functioning properly. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light on page 5‑19. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑25 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays when the ESC is turned off manually. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑26 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the TCS turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑25 for more information. This message may display when the ignition is in ON/RUN and disappears after 10 seconds, unless it is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears. STABILITRAK INITIALIZING If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message may display and the ESC/ TCS light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving

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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5-30

Instruments and Controls

This message displays and a chime

sounds only when the ignition is in

ON/RUN. The message will not

disappear until the turn signal is

manually turned off, or a turn is

completed.

Ride Control System

Messages

SERVICE STABILITRAK

If your vehicle has Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), this

message displays if there has been

a problem detected with ESC. The

ESC/TCS light also appears on the

instrument panel cluster. See

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on

page 9

‑

and

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)/Traction Control

System (TCS) Indicator/Warning

Light on page 5

‑

for more

information.

If this message turns on while you

are driving, pull off the road as soon

as possible and stop carefully. 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 as

soon as possible.

SERVICE TRACTION

CONTROL

If your vehicle has the Traction

Control System (TCS), this message

displays when the system is not

functioning properly. The ESC/TCS

light also appears on the instrument

panel cluster. See

Electronic

Stability Control (ESC)/Traction

Control System (TCS) Indicator/

Warning Light on page 5

‑

. See

Traction Control System (TCS) on

page 9

‑

for more information.

Have the TCS serviced by your

dealer as soon as possible.

STABILITRAK INITIALIZING

If your vehicle has Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), this

message may display and the ESC/

TCS light on the instrument panel

cluster may be on after first driving

the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h

(19 mph) for 30 seconds. The ESC

system is not functional until the

light has turned off. See

Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on

page 9

‑

for more information.

STABILITRAK OFF

If your vehicle has Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), this

message displays when the ESC is

turned off manually. See

Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on

page 9

‑

for more information.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

If your vehicle has the Traction

Control System (TCS), this

message displays when the TCS

turns off. See

Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 9

‑

for

more information.

This message may display when the

ignition is in ON/RUN and

disappears after 10 seconds, unless

it is acknowledged or an urgent

warning appears.