2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA steering wheel

Tire Pressure Light.................................... 184
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 185
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 188
Security Light............................................ 189
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 189
Cruise Control Light.................................. 189
Highbeam On Light................................... 189
Fuel Gage................................................. 190
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 190
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 191
DIC Compass............................................ 197
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 199
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 208Audio System(s)......................................... 215
Setting the Time........................................ 216
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 219
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 225
Using an MP3........................................... 236
XM Radio Messages................................. 241
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 243
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 243
Radio Reception........................................ 244
Care of Your CDs..................................... 245
Care of the CD Player.............................. 245
Backglass Antenna.................................... 246
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 246
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Air Vent. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 172.
B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See “Remote
Trunk Release” underTrunk on page 102.
C. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 153.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 175.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 152.
F. Driver Information Center. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 190.
G. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 179.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 215.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 160.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 163.
K. Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 256.L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on
page 153.
M. Steering Wheel Cruise Control. SeeCruise
Control on page 157.
N. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 305.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 152.
P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 243.
Q. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 112.
R. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 168.
S. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 167.
T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped).
See “Console Shift Lever” underShifting Into
Park (P) on page 121.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 144.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. The steering wheel can be
raised to the highest level to give your legs more
room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel to a comfortable position
and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 154.
2Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 155.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 155.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 155.
LQWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 156.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 160.
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The cruise control
buttons are located on
left side of the
steering wheel.
T(On/Off):Press this button to turn cruise
control on and off. The indicator will be lit
when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET–:Press this button to set the speed or make
the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel
cruise control.
Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 175.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control on/off button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press and release the SET– button located on
the steering wheel.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts
off the cruise control, but it does not need to
be reset.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on the steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to your chosen
speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
briey. Each time this is done, you will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle will slow down to the cruise speed you
set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills
depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you
may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. Of course, applying the
brake ends the cruise control. Many drivers
nd this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the[(cancel) button on the
steering wheel.
Press theT(on/off) button on the
steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased by
turning off the cruise control or the ignition.
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps
control is located on
the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Fog Lamps (if equipped)
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 248. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
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