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In Brief when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-20. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Power Tilt Wheel 1-13 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. If equipped with this feature, press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened.

Section	Page
2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Trunk	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	16
Second Row Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	21
Climate Controls	22
Transmission	23
Vehicle Features	24
Radio(s)	24
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	25
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	26
Infotainment System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	27
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	27
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	27
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	27
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	27
Power Outlets	28
Universal Remote System	28
Sunroof	28
eAssist Features	29
eAssist® Overview	29
High Voltage Safety Information	30
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	30
Regenerative Braking	31
Battery	31
Service	31
Performance and Maintenance	31
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	31
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Engine Oil Life System	32
E85 or FlexFuel	33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	33
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	35
Keys	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	37
Remote Vehicle Start	43
Door Locks	44
Power Door Locks	46
Delayed Locking	46
Automatic Door Locks	47
Lockout Protection	47
Safety Locks	48
Doors	48
Trunk	48
Vehicle Security	50
Vehicle Alarm System	50
Immobilizer	51
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	51
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	52
Exterior Mirrors	53
Convex Mirrors	53
Power Mirrors	53
Folding Mirrors	54
Heated Mirrors	54
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	54
Interior Mirrors	54
Interior Rearview Mirrors	54
Manual Rearview Mirror	54
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	54
Windows	55
Power Windows	55
Sun Visors	57
Roof	57
Sunroof	57
Seats and Restraints	59
Head Restraints	60
Front Seats	62
Seat Adjustment	62
Power Seat Adjustment	63
Lumbar Adjustment	64
Reclining Seatbacks	64
Memory Seats	65
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	68
Rear Seats	69
Rear Seat Armrest	70
Safety Belts	71
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	72
Lap-Shoulder Belt	73
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	77
Safety Belt Extender	77
Safety System Check	77
Safety Belt Care	77
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	78
Airbag System	78
Where Are the Airbags?	80
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	83
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	84
Passenger Sensing System	85
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Airbag System Check	91
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	91
Child Restraints	92
Older Children	92
Infants and Young Children	94
Child Restraint Systems	96
Where to Put the Restraint	98
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	99
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	106
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	109
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Instrument Panel Storage	111
Glove Box	112
Cupholders	112
Center Console Storage	112
Umbrella Storage	113
Additional Storage Features	113
Cargo Management System	113
Convenience Net	114
Instruments and Controls	115
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Steering Wheel Controls	117
Heated Steering Wheel	117
Horn	117
Windshield Wiper/Washer	118
Compass	119
Clock (Base Radio)	119
Clock (Uplevel Radio)	119
Power Outlets	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	126
Odometer	126
Trip Odometer	126
Tachometer	127
Fuel Gauge	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	128
Safety Belt Reminders	129
Airbag Readiness Light	129
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	130
Charging System Light	131
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	131
Brake System Warning Light	134
Electric Parking Brake Light	135
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	135
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	135
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	136
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	136
Traction Off Light	136
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	137
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	137
Tire Pressure Light	137
Engine Oil Pressure Light	138
Low Fuel Warning Light	138
Security Light	139
High-Beam On Light	139
Lamps On Reminder	139
Cruise Control Light	139
Door Ajar Light	140
Information Displays	140
Power Flows (eAssist Only)	140
Energy Information (eAssist Only)	141
Driver Information Center (DIC)	141
Vehicle Messages	144
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	144
Brake System Messages	145
Compass Messages	145
Cruise Control Messages	145
Door Ajar Messages	146
Engine Cooling System Messages	147
Engine Oil Messages	147
Engine Power Messages	148
Fuel System Messages	148
Key and Lock Messages	148
Lamp Messages	149
Object Detection System Messages	149
Ride Control System Messages	151
Airbag System Messages	151
Security Messages	151
Service Vehicle Messages	151
Starting the Vehicle Messages	152
Tire Messages	152
Transmission Messages	153
Vehicle Reminder Messages	153
Vehicle Speed Messages	153
Washer Fluid Messages	154
Window Messages	154
Vehicle Personalization	154
Universal Remote System	160
Universal Remote System Programming	160
Universal Remote System Operation	163
Lighting	165
Exterior Lighting	165
Exterior Lamp Controls	165
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	165
Flash-to-Pass	166
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	166
Automatic Headlamp System	166
Hazard Warning Flashers	167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	167
Interior Lighting	168
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	168
Courtesy Lamps	168
Dome Lamps	168
Reading Lamps	169
Lighting Features	169
Entry Lighting	169
Exit Lighting	170
Battery Load Management	170
Infotainment System	171
Introduction	171
Infotainment	171
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Overview	173
Home Page	174
Software Updates	177
Radio	177
AM-FM Radio	177
Satellite Radio	179
Radio Reception	180
Backglass Antenna	181
Multi-Band Antenna	181
Audio Players	182
CD Player	182
USB Port	184
Auxiliary Jack	187
Phone	188
Bluetooth (Overview)	188
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	190
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	194
Trademarks and License Agreements	199
Climate Controls	201
Climate Control Systems	201
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	203
Air Vents	207
Maintenance	208
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	208
Driving and Operating	209
Driving Information	210
Distracted Driving	210
Defensive Driving	211
Drunk Driving	211
Control of a Vehicle	211
Braking	211
Steering	212
Off-Road Recovery	212
Loss of Control	213
Track Events and Competitive Driving	213
Driving on Wet Roads	214
Highway Hypnosis	215
Hill and Mountain Roads	215
Winter Driving	216
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	217
Vehicle Load Limits	218
Starting and Operating	223
New Vehicle Break-In	223
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	223
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	225
Starting the Engine	227
Engine Heater	231
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	232
Shifting Into Park	232
Shifting out of Park	233
Parking over Things That Burn	234
Engine Exhaust	234
Running the Vehicle While Parked	235
Automatic Transmission	235
Manual Mode	237
Brakes	238
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	238
Parking Brake	239
Brake Assist	240
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	241
Ride Control Systems	241
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	241
Cruise Control	243
Adaptive Cruise Control	245
Driver Assistance Systems	253
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	254
Assistance Systems for Driving	256
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	256
Active Emergency Braking System	259
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	260
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	262
Fuel	264
Recommended Fuel	264
Gasoline Specifications	265
California Fuel Requirements	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	265
Fuel Additives	266
E85 or FlexFuel	266
Filling the Tank	267
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	268
Towing	269
General Towing Information	269
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	269
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	272
Trailer Towing (All except eAssist)	272
Towing Equipment	273
Conversions and Add-Ons	274
Add-On Electrical Equipment	274
Vehicle Care	275
General Information	276
California Proposition 65 Warning	276
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	277
Accessories and Modifications	277
Vehicle Checks	277
Doing Your Own Service Work	277
Hood	278
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Engine Oil	285
Engine Oil Life System	288
Automatic Transmission Fluid	289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	289
Cooling System	292
Engine Coolant	293
Engine Overheating	296
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	298
Washer Fluid	298
Brakes	299
Brake Fluid	300
Battery	301
Starter Switch Check	302
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	302
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	303
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	303
Wiper Blade Replacement	303
Headlamp Aiming	304
Bulb Replacement	305
Halogen Bulbs	305
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	305
LED Lighting	305
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	305
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	307
License Plate Lamp	308
Replacement Bulbs	309
Electrical System	309
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	309
Electrical System Overload	309
Fuses	310
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	310
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	314
Wheels and Tires	316
Tires	316
All-Season Tires	317
Winter Tires	317
Summer Tires	318
Tire Sidewall Labeling	318
Tire Designations	320
Tire Terminology and Definitions	321
Tire Pressure	324
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	325
Tire Pressure Monitor System	325
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	326
Tire Inspection	330
Tire Rotation	330
When It Is Time for New Tires	331
Buying New Tires	332
Different Size Tires and Wheels	333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	334
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	335
Wheel Replacement	336
Tire Chains	337
If a Tire Goes Flat	337
Tire Changing	339
Compact Spare Tire	344
Jump Starting	345
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	345
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	346
Towing the Vehicle	349
Recreational Vehicle Towing	350
Appearance Care	351
Exterior Care	351
Interior Care	356
Floor Mats	360
Service and Maintenance	361
General Information	361
Maintenance Schedule	362
Special Application Services	368
Additional Maintenance and Care	369
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	372
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	372
Maintenance Replacement Parts	373
Maintenance Records	375
Technical Data	379
Vehicle Identification	379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	379
Service Parts Identification Label	379
Vehicle Data	380
Capacities and Specifications	380
Engine Drive Belt Routing	382
Customer Information	383
Customer Information	383
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	383
Customer Assistance Offices	385
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	386
Online Owner Center	386
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	387
Roadside Assistance Program	387
Scheduling Service Appointments	389
Courtesy Transportation Program	389
Collision Damage Repair	391
Service Publications Ordering Information	393
Reporting Safety Defects	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	395
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	395
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	395
Event Data Recorders	396
OnStar®	396
Infotainment System	397
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	397
Radio Frequency Statement	397
OnStar	399
OnStar Overview	399
OnStar Services	400
Emergency	400
Security	400
Navigation	400
Connections	401
Diagnostics	403
OnStar Additional Information	403
Index	409
Index_A	409
Index_B	410
Index_C	410
Index_D	411
Index_E	412
Index_F	412
Index_G	413
Index_H	413
Index_I	414
Index_J	414
Index_K	414
Index_L	414
Index_M	415
Index_N	416
Index_O	416
Index_P	416
Index_R	417
Index_S	418
Index_T	419
Index_U	420
Index_V	420