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Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure. A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your vehicle's tires when they are cold. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-20, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle. Also see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60. Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 and Tires on page 5-53. Notice: Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty. Do not use liquid tire sealants. TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. 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 corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come on are: • One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor. The TPMS malfunction light and DIC message should go off once you re-install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor. • The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle's tires. The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully. See "TPMS Sensor Matching Process" later in this section. 5-64

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Impala BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Center Seat	14
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Lap-Shoulder Belt	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Lap Belt	36
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	41
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Airbag System	61
Where Are the Airbags?	63
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Restraint System Check	77
Checking the Restraint Systems	77
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	78
Features and Controls	79
Keys	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	83
Remote Vehicle Start	85
Doors and Locks	87
Door Locks	87
Power Door Locks	88
Delayed Locking	88
Automatic Door Lock	88
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	89
Rear Door Security Locks	89
Lockout Protection	90
Trunk	90
Windows	92
Power Windows	93
Sun Visors	94
Theft-Deterrent Systems	94
Content Theft-Deterrent	94
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	95
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	97
New Vehicle Break-In	97
Ignition Positions	98
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	99
Starting the Engine	99
Engine Coolant Heater	100
Active Fuel Management™ (5.3L V8 Engine)	101
Automatic Transmission Operation	102
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into Park	105
Shifting Out of Park	107
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	108
Running the Vehicle While Parked	109
Mirrors	110
Manual Rearview Mirror	110
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	110
Outside Power Mirrors	110
Outside Convex Mirror	111
Outside Heated Mirrors	111
OnStar® System	111
Universal Home Remote System	114
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	115
Storage Areas	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholders	121
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	121
Center Console Storage	121
Rear Storage Area	121
Rear Seat Armrest	121
Convenience Net	121
Sunroof	122
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	128
Horn	128
Tilt Wheel	128
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	129
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	130
Flash-to-Pass	130
Windshield Wipers	130
Windshield Washer	131
Cruise Control	131
Exterior Lamps	134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	136
Fog Lamps	136
Instrument Panel Brightness	137
Courtesy Lamps	137
Dome Lamp	137
Entry Lighting	137
Delayed Entry Lighting	138
Delayed Exit Lighting	138
Parade Dimming	138
Reading Lamps	139
Mirror Reading Lamps	139
Electric Power Management	139
Battery Run-Down Protection	140
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	140
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	141
Climate Controls	142
Climate Control System	142
Outlet Adjustment	145
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	145
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	146
Instrument Panel Cluster	147
Speedometer and Odometer	148
Tachometer	148
Safety Belt Reminders	149
Airbag Readiness Light	150
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	151
Charging System Light	152
Brake System Warning Light	152
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	153
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	154
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light	155
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	156
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	156
Tire Pressure Light	157
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	158
Oil Pressure Light	161
Security Light	161
Fog Lamp Light	162
Cruise Control Light	162
Highbeam On Light	162
Fuel Gage	163
Driver Information Center (DIC)	164
DIC Operation and Displays	164
DIC Compass	169
DIC Warnings and Messages	171
DIC Vehicle Customization	179
Audio System(s)	185
Setting the Clock	186
Radio(s)	188
Using an MP3	199
XM Radio Messages	203
Bluetooth®	204
Theft-Deterrent Feature	215
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	216
Radio Reception	217
Backglass Antenna	218
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	218
Driving Your Vehicle	219
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	220
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	220
Defensive Driving	220
Drunk Driving	221
Control of a Vehicle	221
Braking	222
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	223
Braking in Emergencies	224
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	224
Traction Control System (TCS)	226
Steering	227
Off-Road Recovery	229
Passing	229
Loss of Control	229
Driving at Night	231
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	232
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	233
Highway Hypnosis	233
Hill and Mountain Roads	234
Winter Driving	235
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	237
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	238
Loading the Vehicle	238
Towing	244
Towing Your Vehicle	244
Recreational Vehicle Towing	244
Towing a Trailer	246
Service and Appearance Care	253
Service	255
Accessories and Modifications	255
California Proposition 65 Warning	256
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	256
Doing Your Own Service Work	256
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	257
Fuel	257
Gasoline Octane	257
Gasoline Specifications	258
California Fuel	258
Additives	258
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	260
Fuels in Foreign Countries	261
Filling the Tank	262
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	264
Checking Things Under the Hood	264
Hood Release	265
Engine Compartment Overview	266
Engine Oil	269
Engine Oil Life System	272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	273
Automatic Transmission Fluid	276
Cooling System	278
Engine Coolant	280
Pressure Cap	283
Engine Overheating	283
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	286
Power Steering Fluid	286
Windshield Washer Fluid	287
Brakes	289
Battery	292
Jump Starting	292
Headlamp Aiming	297
Bulb Replacement	297
Halogen Bulbs	297
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	298
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	301
License Plate Lamp	303
Replacement Bulbs	303
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	303
Tires	305
Tire Sidewall Labeling	306
Tire Terminology and Definitions	309
Inflation - Tire Pressure	312
Tire Pressure Monitor System	314
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	315
Tire Inspection and Rotation	319
When It Is Time for New Tires	320
Buying New Tires	321
Different Size Tires and Wheels	323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	323
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	325
Wheel Replacement	325
Tire Chains	326
If a Tire Goes Flat	327
Changing a Flat Tire	328
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	329
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	331
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	337
Compact Spare Tire	340
Appearance Care	341
Interior Cleaning	341
Fabric/Carpet	342
Leather	343
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	343
Care of Safety Belts	344
Weatherstrips	344
Washing Your Vehicle	344
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	345
Finish Care	345
Windshield and Wiper Blades	346
Aluminum Wheels	346
Tires	347
Sheet Metal Damage	347
Finish Damage	347
Underbody Maintenance	347
Chemical Paint Spotting	347
Vehicle Identification	348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	348
Service Parts Identification Label	348
Electrical System	348
Add-On Electrical Equipment	348
Headlamp Wiring	349
Windshield Wiper Fuses	349
Power Windows and Other Power Options	349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	349
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	349
Underhood Fuse Block	350
Capacities and Specifications	353
Maintenance Schedule	355
Maintenance Schedule	356
Introduction	356
Maintenance Requirements	356
Your Vehicle and the Environment	356
Using the Maintenance Schedule	357
Scheduled Maintenance	358
Additional Required Services	360
Maintenance Footnotes	361
Owner Checks and Services	362
At Each Fuel Fill	362
At Least Once a Month	363
At Least Once a Year	363
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	366
Maintenance Replacement Parts	367
Engine Drive Belt Routing	368
Maintenance Record	369
Customer Assistance Information	373
Customer Assistance and Information	374
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	374
Online Owner Center	377
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	378
Customer Assistance Offices	378
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	379
Roadside Assistance Program	380
Scheduling Service Appointments	382
Courtesy Transportation	383
Collision Damage Repair	384
Reporting Safety Defects	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	388
Service Publications Ordering Information	389
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	390
Event Data Recorders	390
OnStar®	391
Navigation System	391
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	391

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Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the

driver. For additional information and details about the

DIC operation and displays see

DIC Operation and

Displays on page 3-42

and

DIC Warnings and Messages

on page 3-49

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool

weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off

as you start to drive. This could be an early indicator that

the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting low and need to

be inflated to the proper pressure.

A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to

your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle’s original

equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for

your vehicle’s tires when they are cold. See

Loading the

Vehicle on page 4-20

, for an example of the Tire and

Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle.

Also see

Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60

Your vehicle’s TPMS can warn you about a low tire

pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire

maintenance. See

Tire Inspection and Rotation on

page 5-67

and

Tires on page 5-53

Notice:

Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor

damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered

by your warranty. Do not use liquid tire sealants.

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message

The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of

the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. 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 corrected. Some of the conditions that can

cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come

on are:

•

One of the road tires has been replaced with the

spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS

sensor. The TPMS malfunction light and DIC

message should go off once you re-install the road

tire containing the TPMS sensor.

•

The TPMS sensor matching process was started but

not completed or not completed successfully after

rotating the vehicle’s tires. The DIC message and

TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS

sensor matching process is performed successfully.

See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this

section.

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