2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA fuse

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
10-4 Vehicle Care
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non‐GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, seeAdding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3‑34.Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{WARNING
You can be injured and the
vehicle could be damaged if you
try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
.Be sure you have sufficient
knowledge, experience, the
proper replacement parts,
and tools before attempting
any vehicle
maintenance task.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Be sure to use the proper
nuts, bolts, and other
fasteners. Metric and English
fasteners can be easily
confused. If the wrong
fasteners are used, parts can
later break or fall off. You
could be hurt.

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑18.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑30.
C. Battery on page 10‑21.
D. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
on page 10‑17.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑7.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑7. G. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View. See Cooling System on
page 10‑12.
H. Transmission Fluid Cap. See Automatic Transmission Fluid
on page 10‑11.
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑19.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑11.
K. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑13.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑10.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-29
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws (A) fromthe license plate lamp assembly.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and out of the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp
assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 921LL
Front Parking/Turn
Signal 3157NAK
License
Plate Lamp 194LL
Headlamps High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Sidemarker 194LL
Stoplamp,
Taillamp, and Turn
Signal 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
10-30 Vehicle Care
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is located on the passenger side of
the engine compartment, by the
battery. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 10‑6 for more
information on location.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-31
The vehicle may not have all of the
fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning
Compressor
ABS MTR 1 Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
Motor 1
ABS MTR 2 ABS Motor 2
AIR PUMP Air Pump
AIR SOL Air Injection
Reactor Solenoid
AIRBAG/
DISPLAY Airbag, Display
AUX PWR Auxiliary Power
BATT 1 Battery 1
BATT 2 Battery 2
BATT 3 Battery 3
BATT 4 Battery 4
BCM Body Control
Module (BCM)

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
10-32 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
CHMSL/
BCK‐UP Center
High‐Mounted
Stoplamp,
Back‐up Lamp
DISPLAY Display
DRL 1 Daytime Running
Lamps 1
DRL 2 Daytime Running
Lamps 2
ECM IGN Engine Control
Module (ECM),
Ignition
ECM/TCM ECM,
Transmission
Control
Module (TCM) Fuses
Usage
EMISSIONS 1 Emissions 1
EMISSIONS 2 Emissions 2
ETC/ECM Electronic
Throttle
Control, ECM
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps
(If Equipped)
FSCM Fuel System
Control Module
HDLP MDL Headlamp
Module
HORN Horn
HTD MIR Heated Mirror Fuses
Usage
IGN 1 Ignition 1
INJ 2 Injector 2
INT LIGHTS Interior Lamps
INT LTS/
PNL DIM Interior Lamps,
Instrument Panel
Dimmer
LT HI BEAM Driver Side
High‐Beam
Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Driver Side
Low‐Beam
Headlamp
LT PARK Driver Side
Parking Lamp
LT SPOT Left Spot
LT T/SIG Driver Side Turn
Signal Lamp

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-33
FusesUsage
ONSTAR OnStar
PWR DROP/
CRANK Power Drop,
Crank
RADIO Audio System
RT HI BEAM Passenger Side
High‐Beam
Headlamp
RT LO BEAM Passenger Side
Low‐Beam
Headlamp
RT PARK Passenger Side
Parking Lamp
RT SPOT Right Spot Fuses
Usage
RT T/SIG Passenger Side
Turn Signal Lamp
RVC SEN Regulated
Voltage Control
Sensor
STRG WHL Steering Wheel
STRTR Starter
TRANS Transmission
VAC/PUMP Vacuum Pump
WPR Wiper
WSW Windshield Wiper Relay
Usage
A/C
CMPRSR Air Conditioning
Compressor
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3
VAC/PUMP Vacuum Pump
PWR/TRN Powertrain
REAR
DEFOG Rear Defogger
STRTR Starter

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012
10-34 Vehicle Care
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The fuse block is on the passenger
side of the vehicle in the carpet
molding. Remove the fuse block
door to access the fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
AIRBAG Airbags
AMP Amplifier
AUX Auxiliary Outlets
CNSTR Canister
DR/LCK Door Locks
HTD/SEAT Heated Seats
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
PWR/SEAT Power Seats
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RAP Retained
Accessory Power
S/ROOF Sunroof
TRUNK Trunk
TRUNK Trunk Relay
XM XM™Radio