2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Cupholders
Cupholders may be built into the front center console,
front portion of the front center seat, and rear armrest of
the vehicle.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
A storage compartment for sunglasses may be located
above the rearview mirror. Push on cover to open
the compartment.
Center Console Storage
For vehicles with a front center console storage area,
open it by pulling up on the latch located in the front of
the console lid.
Rear Storage Area
For vehicles with a split folding rear seat, there are two
storage areas underneath. Pull the tab(s) located by
the passenger side safety belt buckle and the driver side
rear seat to access the storage areas. SeeSplit
Folding Rear Seat on page 1-10for more information.
Rear Seat Armrest
For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the tab on the
armrest forward to access it.
Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net
should not be used to store heavy loads.
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Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof,
the sunroof switches are
located on the overhead
console.
The sunroof can only be operated when the ignition is
in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21.
Q(Vent/Express-Open):Press this switch once to
vent the sunroof when it is closed. When using the vent,
the sunshade should be fully opened. The sunshade
can be opened or closed manually by sliding it rearward
or forward.
From the vent position, press this switch again to
activate the express-open feature. Press the close
switch to stop movement of the sunroof. The sunshade
will automatically open when using express-open.
A deector will automatically pop up when the sunroof
is opened. The deector will retract when the sunroof
is closed.
R(Close):Press and hold this switch until the sunroof
motor stops to close the sunroof, or release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control................................................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System......................................3-14
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-15
Dome Lamp .................................................3-15
Entry Lighting...............................................3-15
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-16
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-16
Parade Dimming...........................................3-16
Reading Lamps............................................3-17
Mirror Reading Lamps...................................3-17
Electric Power Management...........................3-17Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Climate Control System.................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-23
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-25
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-26
Tachometer
.................................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-27
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-28
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-29
Charging System Light..................................3-30
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-31
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light........................................................3-32
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light.........3-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-34
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-39
Security Light...............................................3-39
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-40
Cruise Control Light......................................3-40
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-40
Fuel Gage...................................................3-41
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-42
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-42
DIC Compass..............................................3-47
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-49
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-57Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Setting the Clock..........................................3-64
Radio(s)......................................................3-66
Using an MP3..............................................3-77
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-81
Bluetooth
®...................................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-93
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-94
Radio Reception...........................................3-95
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-96
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-96
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are listed here:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-23.
B. Remote Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on
page 2-12.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-25.
E.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42.
G.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29.
H.Audio System(s) on page 3-63.
I.Exterior Lamps on page 3-12.
J.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15.
K.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8
(If Equipped).L.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
M.Cruise Control on page 3-9.
N.Hood Release on page 5-13.
O.Horn on page 3-6.
P.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-94
(If Equipped).
Q.Ignition Positions on page 2-20.
R.Climate Control System on page 3-20.
S.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-18.
T. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped).
SeeShifting Into Park on page 2-27.
U.Glove Box on page 2-43.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn others that
you have a problem.
The hazard warning asher button is located on top of
the steering column.
|:Press 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.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows the steering wheel to be adjusted
before driving. The steering wheel can be raised to
the highest level for more room when entering and
exiting 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.
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