2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

Instrument Panel OverviewHazard Warning FlashersThe hazard warning flashers let you warn others that
you have a problem.
The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of
the steering column.|
:Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps
flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the
flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
HornPress near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt WheelA 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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Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:G
: Turn and Lane Change Signals
2
: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N
: Windshield Wipers
LQ
: Windshield Washer
Flash-to-Pass.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior Lamps
on page 4-9.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed
and released, the turn signal flashes three times.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 6-96
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Turn Signal On ChimeIf either one of the turn signals are left on and the
vehicle has been driven more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km),
a chime will sound.Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerTo change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away
from you.
This instrument panel cluster light
3
comes on if the
high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is
in ON/RUN.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Flash-to-PassThis feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that
you want to pass.
If the headlamps are off or in the low-beam position,
pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily
switch to high-beams.
Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.
Windshield WipersTurn the band with the wiper symbol to control the
windshield wipers.8
(Mist):Single wipe, turn to
8
, then release.
Several wipes, hold the band on
8
longer.
9
(Off):Turns the windshield wipers off.
6(Adjustable Interval Wipes):Turn the band up for
more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.6
(Low Speed):Slow wipes.
?
(High Speed):Fast wipes.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using
them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
SeeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 6-49.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
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Windshield WasherAt the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle
with
L
on it. Push the paddle to spray washer fluid on
the windshield. The wipers run for several sweeps and
then either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition
key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to
work. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 6-33.
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WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
When the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) for 60 seconds. When the
ignition is turned off, this message displays again for
three seconds to remind you that the fluid level is low.
Until the fluid reservoir is refilled, every time the vehicle
is started, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
for 60 seconds. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 4-44.
Cruise ControlWith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
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WARNING:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use the cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the cruise control is on, TCS will begin to limit
wheel spin and the cruise control automatically turns off.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7. When
road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise
control can be turned back on.
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The cruise control buttons
are located on left side of
the steering wheel.
T
(On/Off):Press to turn cruise control on and off.
The indicator is lit when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press to make the
vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
SET– :Press to set the speed or make the vehicle
decelerate.
[
(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise control.
Setting Cruise ControlCruise control will not work if the parking brake is set,
or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed. SeeInstrument Panel Cluster
on page 4-22.
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WARNING:
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
T
button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
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 SpeedIf cruise control is set at a desired speed and the
brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control.
However, it does not need to be reset.
Once your vehicle reaches a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more, press the +RES button on the
steering wheel. The vehicle goes back to the previously
selected speed and stays there.Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
ControlTo increase the cruise speed while using cruise control:•
Press and hold the +RES button on the steering
wheel until the desired speed is reached, then
release it.
•
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
ControlTo reduce your speed while using cruise control:•
Press and hold the SET– button on the steering
wheel until the desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
•
To slow down in very small amounts, press the
SET– button on the steering wheel briefly. Each
time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise ControlUse 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.Using Cruise Control on HillsHow 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 might have to
step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift
to a lower gear to keep your speed down. If the brakes
are applied the cruise control will turn off.
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Ending Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruise control:•
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
•
Press the
[
button on the steering wheel.
•
Press the
T
button on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed MemoryThe 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)
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O
(Off):Turns off the automatic headlamps and
daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to the off position again will turn the automatic
headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold
in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle
is shifted into the P (Park) position.
AUTO (Automatic):Automatically turns on the
headlamps at normal brightness, together with the
following:•
Parking Lamps
•
Instrument Panel Lights
•
Taillamps
•
License Plate Lamps
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;
(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps
together with the following:
•
Instrument Panel Lights
•
Taillamps
•
License Plate Lamps
2
(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps together with
the following lamps listed below. When the headlamps
are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps will
turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off. When the headlamps are turned on while the
vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes
before automatically turning off to prevent the battery
from being drained. Turn the headlamp control to off
and then back to the headlamp on position to make
the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes.•
Parking Lamps
•
Taillamps
•
License Plate Lamps
•
Instrument Panel Lights
#
(Fog Lamps) (If Equipped):Turns on the fog
lamps.
SeeFog Lamps on page 4-11.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp SystemDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required
on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:•
The ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
•
The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps, taillamps,
sidemarker, and other lamps are not on. The instrument
panel and cluster are also not on.
The headlamps automatically change from DRL to
the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of
the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with
the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off
and the DRL come on.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when needed.
Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument
panel because it works with the DRL.
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