2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a level surface when checking
the coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery
tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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WARNING:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the
COLD FILL line.
5. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the
pressure cap. After a day or two of driving, when the
engine is cold, check the coolant

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual In addition, you will find an ENGINE OVERHEATED
IDLE ENGINE and an ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE message displayed on the vehicle’s Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual If No Steam Is Coming From The
Engine CompartmentIf an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam
can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual Overheated Engine Protection
Operating ModeThis emergency operating mode allows your vehicle
to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
If an overheated engine condition exists, an overhe

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual How to Check Power Steering FluidTo check the power steering fluid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.

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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2010 9.G Owners Manual Adding Washer FluidA WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will
be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when you need to add windshield washer fluid to your
vehicle. SeeDIC Warnings and Mess