2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA reset

2-82 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
(If Equipped)
The anti-lock brake
system warning light
should come on for a
few seconds when
you turn the ignition
key to ON.
If the anti
-lock brake system warning light stays on longer
than normal after you've started your engine, turn the
ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when
you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the
ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while
you're driving, the anti
-lock brake system needs service
and you don't have anti
-lock brakes. The brake pedal may
be harder to push, or it may go to the floor. It may take
longer to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System Warning Light
(3800 V6 Engine)
The traction control
system warning light
may come on for the
following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF
button located on the instrument panel, a chime will
sound and the warning light will come on and stay on.
To turn the system back on, press the button again.
The warning light should go off. See ªTraction Control
Systemº in the Index for more information.

If there's a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on.
If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

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Low Eng Oil Level
United States Canada
This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the start of
each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low.
Four chimes will also sound.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that
your engine oil level is low. Be sure to have your vehicle
serviced right away.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index on how to check the
oil level and for what type of oil to add.Change Engine OilUnited States Canada
This message is displayed when the engine oil needs
to be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds.
After 60 seconds, it will go out.
Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message must be reset. Until it is reset,
this message will be displayed for 60 seconds each time
you start the engine. For more information on resetting
the system, see ªEngine Oil, When to Changeº in
the Index.

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Low Washer Fluid
United States Canada
This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on
windshield washer fluid.
The message is only displayed for 60 seconds at the
start of each ignition cycle. For more information see,
ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that
your washer fluid is low. Be sure to refill the washer
fluid tank right away.Low Tire Pressure (If Equipped)United States Canada
The low tire pressure system monitors the inflation
pressure of the tires.
If one or more of the tires is low, the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE message in the system's monitor will be
displayed and four warning chimes will sound.
When you have checked the tire pressures, be sure to
reset the tire inflation monitor. See ªTiresº in the Index.

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RESET (Reset Button):

You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED or
AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing and
holding this button for three seconds while you are
in the mode you wish to reset. A chime will sound
to confirm that your requested change has been
made and all the segments of the display will briefly
light up.
To change the display to a metric or English reading,
press the RESET and MODE buttons at the same
time. Hold them down for three seconds, and the
display will change. A chime will be heard to
confirm the new selection.

The reset button can be used to set the compass zone
variation. See ªCompass Varianceº in the Index.

The reset button can also be used to manually
calibrate the compass. See ªManual Compass
Calibrationº in the Index.MODE (Mode Button):

Press this button to cycle through three modes of
operation
-- Off, Compass/Temperature and Trip
Computer mode.

In the Trip Computer mode, pressing the MODE
button cycles through the five displays. Press the
MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to
return the DIC to the OFF mode.
Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode
of operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode: One of eight compass
readings and the outside temperature are displayed.
If the temperature is below 38F (3C), the word
ªICEº is displayed for two minutes.

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Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause the
compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the
compass variance must be set.
Setting the Variance
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
Compass/Temperature mode. Press the RESET
button for approximately five seconds. The last entered
variance zone number and ªVARº will be displayed.
Press the MODE button until the proper variance
number on the map is shown. Press the RESET button to
set the new variance zone and resume normal operation.
All the display segments will be illuminated briefly to
acknowledge the change in zone number. A chime will
sound to confirm that the new zone number has been set.
Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass is self
-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle
is new, the calibration process may not be complete.
In these cases ªCALº will be displayed, and all
segments of the compass will be illuminated where
the compass reading is normally displayed.
All Segments Illuminated

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To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large
metal objects, make one to two 360
turns.
The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass
reading will be displayed.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
Compass/Temperature mode. Press the RESET button
for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol
appears and all segments of the compass display are
illuminated. A chime will sound to confirm that the
calibration mode is active. Release the button and
complete two or three 360
turns in an area free from
large metal objects. The calibration symbol will turn off
and the compass reading will be displayed. A chime will
sound to verify that the calibration is complete.
Error Displays

An error of the speed sensor or fuel sender will
cause
-E- to be displayed.

In the absence of vehicle communications, a
dash ª
--º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button.
The information will appear in the following order:

AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.

INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy): This
shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.

RANGE (Trip Range): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on
the last few hours of driving. When in a low fuel
condition, the word ªLOº is displayed.

FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.

AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the RESET button for at least three
seconds. The reset is acknowledged with all segments of
the display lit briefly and a chime. A reset can only be
done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
displays. Each setting must be reset individually.

3-10 AM-FM Stereo
Playing the Radio
PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCL: Press this knob to recall the station being played
or to display the clock. Clock display is available with
the vehicle off.
Finding a Station
AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher
station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower
station and stay there. The radio will seek to stations
with a strong signal only.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for
two seconds until you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen
to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a
station, stop for a few seconds and flash the station
frequency, then go on to the next station. Press one
of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The radio
will scan to stations with a strong signal only.
PRESET SCAN: Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each
of your preset stations for a few seconds. Press and hold
one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds
until you hear two beeps. The radio will go to the first
preset station stored on your pushbuttons, except those
stations with weak reception, stop for a few seconds and
flash the station frequency, then go on to the next preset
station. PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets
that are in the band selected. Press one of the SEEK
arrows again to stop scanning presets. The channel
number (P1 through P6) will appear momentarily just
before the frequency is displayed.

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TREBLE: Press and release the P-TYPE LIST/AUDIO
knob until TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to
decrease treble. The display will show the treble level.
When you use this control, the radio's AUTO TONE
setting will switch to manual. If a station is weak or
noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To set treble
to the middle position, select the control and press and
hold the P
-TYPE LIST/AUDIO knob. The radio
will produce one beep and set the display level to the
middle position. To set all tone and speaker controls
to the middle position, press and hold the P
-TYPE
LIST/AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control
is active. The radio will produce one beep and display
ALL with the level display in the middle position.
AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose
preset bass and treble equalization settings designed
for ROCK, NEWS, POP, JAZZ, CLASSICAL and
COUNTRY stations. TONE and the preset equalization
setting will appear on the display when you press AUTO
TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will
appear on the display. The manual setting allows tone
control to return to the BASS and TREB controls.
Use PUSHBUTTONS and AUTO TONE button to
program AUTO TONE for station presets.Adjusting the Speakers
BALANCE: Press and release the P
-TYPE
LIST/AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display.
Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right
speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the
left speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers. The display will show the speaker
balance. To set the balance to the middle position,
select the control and press and hold the P
-TYPE
LIST/AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one beep
and set the display level to the middle position. To set
all tone and speaker controls to the middle position,
press and hold the P
-TYPE LIST/AUDIO knob
when no tone or speaker control is active. The radio
will produce one beep and display ALL with the level
display in the middle position.