2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

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Low Coolant Level
United States Canada
This message is displayed when the cooling system is
low on coolant. Four chimes will also sound.
The engine may overheat. See ªEngine Coolantº in the
Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.Low Oil PressureUnited States Canada
This message is displayed when the engine oil
pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also.
See ªLow Oil Pressure Lightº earlier in this section.

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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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Door Ajar
United States Canada
This message will appear if the driver's door or one of
the passenger's doors is not completely closed and the
ignition is in ON.
If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will
also hear four chimes.Security United States Canada
This message is displayed to monitor the
Passlock

system.
If the security message is displayed continuously while
driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the
Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected by
Passlock, and you should see your dealer for service.

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Low Brake Fluid
United States Canada
This message will be displayed when your vehicle has a
brake problem. The brake system warning light will also
be illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes aren't working
properly. You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately. See ªBrake System Warning Lightº in
the Index for more information.Low Fuel United States Canada
This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on
fuel. Four chimes will also sound.
Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

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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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Service Vehicle Soon
United States Canada
This message will come on if you have engine problems.
These problems may not be obvious and may not
affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a
qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain
top vehicle performance.
This message may also appear if there are electrical
problems with the trunk release sensor. See ªTrunk
Release Sensorº in the Index for more information.Trunk OpenUnited States Canada
This message will appear if the trunk is not completely
closed and the ignition is in ON.
If you are in a forward or reverse gear position you will
also hear four chimes.
If this message flashes for one minute after the ignition
is turned on, the trunk release sensor is turned off.
See ªTrunk Release Sensorº in the Index for
more information.

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Highbeam Out
United States Canada
If this message appears, you may have a problem with
your high
-beam headlamps.
The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds.
When the ignition is turned off, this message will be
displayed again for three seconds to remind you that you
may have a problem with your highbeam
-headlamps.
Be sure to check your bulbs right away and replace them
if necessary.
See ªBulb Replacementº in the Index.
Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Option)
Optional Sunroof Version Shown
The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings.

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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.