Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12
10-6 Vehicle Care
A. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑16.
B. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑27.
C. Battery on page 10‑19.
D. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
on page 10‑15.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑6.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑6.
G. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View. See Cooling System on
page 10‑11.
H. Transmission Fluid Cap. See Automatic Transmission Fluid
on page 10‑9.
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑17.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑10. K. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑11.
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 10‑8.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑5 for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/27/12
Vehicle Care 10-15
2. Turn the heater on to the highesttemperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
engine coolant temperature warning
light no longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to drive the
vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes.
Keep a safe vehicle distance from
the vehicle in front. If the warning
does not come back on, continue to
drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also, see
Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 10‑15.
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode
allows the vehicle to be driven to a
safe place in an emergency
situation. If an overheated engine
condition exists, an overheat
protection mode, which alternates
firing groups of cylinders, helps
prevent engine damage. In this
mode, there is significant loss in
power and engine performance.
The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on in the
instrument cluster, to indicate the
vehicle has entered overheated
engine protection operating mode.
The temperature gauge also
indicates an overheat condition
exists. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode should be
avoided.
Power Steering Fluid
See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑5 for information on the
location of the power steering fluid
reservoir.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless a
leak is suspected in the system or
an unusual noise is heard. A fluid
loss in this system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
