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SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer before turning off the engine. See PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation on page 3-18 for more information. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4-31. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-62 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. 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 5-6 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/retailer 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. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4-28. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. 4-48

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Impala BookTOC	1
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
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 Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	23
Cruise Control	24
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control System (TCS)	25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	28
Seats and Restraint System	31
Head Restraints	32
Front Seats	34
Manual Seats	34
Power Seats	35
Manual Lumbar	35
Heated Seats	36
Reclining Seatbacks	36
Center Seat	39
Rear Seats	40
Split Folding Rear Seat	40
Safety Belts	42
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	42
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	47
Lap-Shoulder Belt	55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	60
Lap Belt	60
Safety Belt Extender	61
Child Restraints	62
Older Children	62
Infants and Young Children	65
Child Restraint Systems	69
Where to Put the Restraint	72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	79
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	82
Airbag System	86
Where Are the Airbags?	89
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	91
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	93
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	94
Passenger Sensing System	96
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	103
Restraint System Check	104
Checking the Restraint Systems	104
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	105
Features and Controls	107
Keys	109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	110
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	110
Remote Vehicle Start	113
Doors and Locks	115
Door Locks	115
Power Door Locks	116
Delayed Locking	116
Automatic Door Lock	116
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	117
Rear Door Security Locks	117
Lockout Protection	118
Trunk	118
Windows	120
Power Windows	121
Sun Visors	122
Theft-Deterrent Systems	122
Content Theft-Deterrent	123
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	124
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	124
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	125
New Vehicle Break-In	125
Ignition Positions	126
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	127
Starting the Engine	127
Engine Coolant Heater	129
Automatic Transmission Operation	130
Parking Brake	133
Shifting Into Park	134
Shifting Out of Park	135
Parking Over Things That Burn	136
Engine Exhaust	137
Running the Vehicle While Parked	138
Mirrors	139
Manual Rearview Mirror	139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	139
Outside Power Mirrors	140
Outside Convex Mirror	140
Outside Heated Mirrors	140
Universal Home Remote System	141
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	141
Storage Areas	148
Glove Box	148
Cupholders	148
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	148
Center Console Storage	148
Rear Storage Area	148
Rear Seat Armrest	148
Convenience Net	148
Sunroof	149
Instrument Panel	151
Instrument Panel Overview	153
Hazard Warning Flashers	153
Horn	153
Tilt Wheel	153
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	154
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	154
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	155
Flash-to-Pass	155
Windshield Wipers	155
Windshield Washer	156
Cruise Control	156
Exterior Lamps	159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	160
Fog Lamps	161
Instrument Panel Brightness	161
Courtesy Lamps	161
Dome Lamp	161
Entry Lighting	162
Delayed Entry Lighting	162
Delayed Exit Lighting	163
Parade Dimming	163
Reading Lamps	163
Map Lamps	163
Electric Power Management	163
Battery Run-Down Protection	164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	165
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	166
Climate Controls	166
Climate Control System	166
Outlet Adjustment	170
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	171
Instrument Panel Cluster	172
Speedometer and Odometer	173
Tachometer	173
Safety Belt Reminders	173
Airbag Readiness Light	174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	175
Charging System Light	176
Brake System Warning Light	177
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	178
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	178
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light	179
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	180
Tire Pressure Light	181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	181
Oil Pressure Light	184
Security Light	185
Fog Lamp Light	185
Cruise Control Light	185
Highbeam On Light	186
Fuel Gage	186
Driver Information Center (DIC)	187
DIC Operation and Displays	187
DIC Compass	192
DIC Warnings and Messages	194
DIC Vehicle Customization	201
Audio System(s)	207
Setting the Clock	208
Radio(s)	209
Using an MP3	218
XM Radio Messages	222
Bluetooth®	224
Theft-Deterrent Feature	234
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	234
Radio Reception	235
Backglass Antenna	236
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	236
Driving Your Vehicle	237
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	238
Defensive Driving	238
Drunk Driving	238
Control of a Vehicle	239
Braking	240
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	241
Braking in Emergencies	242
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	242
Traction Control System (TCS)	243
Steering	245
Off-Road Recovery	247
Passing	247
Loss of Control	247
Driving at Night	249
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	251
Highway Hypnosis	251
Hill and Mountain Roads	252
Winter Driving	253
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	255
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	256
Loading the Vehicle	256
Towing	262
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Recreational Vehicle Towing	262
Towing a Trailer	264
Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	273
Accessories and Modifications	273
California Proposition 65 Warning	274
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	274
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	275
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	276
Gasoline Specifications	276
California Fuel	276
Additives	277
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	278
Fuels in Foreign Countries	279
Filling the Tank	280
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	282
Checking Things Under the Hood	282
Hood Release	283
Engine Compartment Overview	284
Engine Oil	285
Engine Oil Life System	288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	289
Automatic Transmission Fluid	292
Cooling System	294
Engine Coolant	295
Engine Overheating	299
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	302
Power Steering Fluid	302
Windshield Washer Fluid	303
Brakes	305
Battery	308
Jump Starting	309
Headlamp Aiming	313
Bulb Replacement	313
Halogen Bulbs	313
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	314
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	317
License Plate Lamp	319
Replacement Bulbs	319
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	319
Tires	321
Tire Sidewall Labeling	322
Tire Terminology and Definitions	326
Inflation - Tire Pressure	329
Tire Pressure Monitor System	330
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	332
Tire Inspection and Rotation	335
When It Is Time for New Tires	337
Buying New Tires	338
Different Size Tires and Wheels	339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	340
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	341
Wheel Replacement	341
Tire Chains	343
If a Tire Goes Flat	344
Changing a Flat Tire	345
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	346
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	347
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	353
Compact Spare Tire	356
Appearance Care	357
Interior Cleaning	357
Fabric/Carpet	358
Leather	359
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	360
Care of Safety Belts	360
Weatherstrips	360
Washing Your Vehicle	361
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	361
Finish Care	362
Windshield and Wiper Blades	362
Aluminum Wheels	363
Tires	363
Sheet Metal Damage	364
Finish Damage	364
Underbody Maintenance	364
Chemical Paint Spotting	364
Vehicle Identification	365
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	365
Service Parts Identification Label	365
Electrical System	365
Add-On Electrical Equipment	365
Headlamp Wiring	366
Windshield Wiper Fuses	366
Power Windows and Other Power Options	366
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	366
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	366
Underhood Fuse Block	367
Capacities and Specifications	370
Maintenance Schedule	373
Maintenance Schedule	374
Introduction	374
Scheduled Maintenance	375
Owner Checks and Services	380
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	382
Maintenance Replacement Parts	383
Engine Drive Belt Routing	384
Maintenance Record	385
Customer Assistance Information	389
Customer Assistance and Information	390
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	390
Online Owner Center	393
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	394
Customer Assistance Offices	394
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	395
Roadside Assistance Program	395
Scheduling Service Appointments	399
Courtesy Transportation Program	399
Collision Damage Repair	401
Reporting Safety Defects	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	404
Service Publications Ordering Information	405
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	406
Event Data Recorders	407
Navigation System	408
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	408
Radio Frequency Statement	408

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SERVICE POWER STEERING

This message displays when a problem is detected

with the power steering system. When this message is

displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer

the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be

able to steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by

your dealer/retailer immediately.

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 5-6

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/retailer as soon as

possible.

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

This message displays when there is a problem with the

theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault

has been detected in the system which means that the

system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle.

The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to

take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer before turning off

the engine. See

PASS-Key

III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Operation on page 3-18

for more information.

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System

(TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is

not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes

and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See

Tire Pressure Light on page 4-31

. Several conditions may

cause this message to appear. See

Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation on page 6-62

for more information. If the

warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem

with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),

this message displays when the system is not functioning

properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument

panel cluster. See

Traction Control System (TCS)

Warning Light on page 4-28

. See

Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 5-7

for more information. Have

the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as

possible.

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