2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA CD player

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) -
2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13
2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-66
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71

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In Brief 1-3
1.Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-4.
2. Air Vents on page 8-7.
3. Trunk Release. See Trunk on
page 2-14.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-46 (If
Equipped).
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button. See Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) on page 9-54.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-3.
5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-27.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-4.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-2. 9. Storage Area with USB Port
Inside (If Equipped). See
Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1 andUSB Port on
page 7-14.
10. Infotainment on page 7-1.
11. CD Player on page 7-12.
12. Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 9-31.
13. Data Link Connector (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-17.
14. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
15. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1 (If Equipped).
Fuse Cover. See Instrument
Panel Fuse Block on
page 10-40. 16.
Cruise Control on page 9-35
(If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-37 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-3 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-48 (If
Equipped).
17. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-3 (Out of View).
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
19. Horn on page 5-3.
20. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-3.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-27.
21. Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) on page 9-15 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on page 9-17.

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In Brief 1-19
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
SeeUSB Port on page 7-14 and
Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) on page 7-20 orBluetooth
(Voice Recognition) on page 7-24 or
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-18.
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g: For vehicles with OnStar®or a
Bluetooth®system, press to interact
with those systems. See OnStar
Overview on page 14-1 or
“Bluetooth (Overview)” in the
infotainment manual.
c: Press to reject an incoming
call, or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switches
are on the back of the steering
wheel.
1. Favorites: Press to select the next or previous favorite.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-3.

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1-20 In Brief
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
+RES: Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. SET–:
Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9-35 or
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-37 (if equipped).
Infotainment System
The base radio information is
included in this manual, if equipped.
See the infotainment manual for
information on the uplevel radios,
audio players, phone, navigation
system, and voice or speech
recognition. There is also
information on settings and
downloadable applications (if
equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list, or on the main view
press to cycle through the different
Info app pages.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left. Press
pto open interaction menus on the
right.

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1-22 In Brief
SeeDriver Assistance Systems on
page 9-45.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three accessory
power outlets:
.Inside the front storage area
below the climate control
system.
.Inside the center console.
.On the rear of the center
console.
Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
Universal Remote System
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system. See
Universal Remote System on
page 5-46.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) to operate the sunroof and
power sunshade. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-24.
1.~Sunroof Switch
2.
QSunshade Switch

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Storage 4-3
Press the button and lift to access.
There is a removable tray on the top
of the console. There is an auxiliary
input jack, USB port, and accessory
power outlet inside.
If equipped, there may be an
additional USB port and an SD card
reader inside.
The rear of the center console has a
storage area and an accessory
power outlet.See
Power Outlets on page 5-6,
Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17, and
USB Port on page 7-14. If equipped
with uplevel auxiliary players, see
the infotainment manual.
Umbrella Storage
Slide an umbrella into the opening
on the driver or passenger door.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Management
System
There is storage under the load floor
for small items. Pull the load floor
handle to access.
Secure the load floor handle to seal
the access to the spare tire.

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5-6 Instruments and Controls
To set the time or date, press«or
ªto change the hour, minutes,
AM, or PM.
To change the 12-24Hr setting,
press the 12-24Hr button.
To turn Auto Set on and off, press
the Auto Set button.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
Press
qBACK to go to the last
menu and save the changes or
{to
return to the Home Page.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
.Inside the front storage area
below the climate control
system.
.Inside the center console.
.On the rear of the center
console.
The outlet is powered when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or until the driver
door is opened within 10 minutes of
turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-24.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlets and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If there is a problem, see your
dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment on page 9-66.{Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in
equipment that exceeds the
maximum 20 amps rating.
Power Outlet 120 Volt
Alternating Current
The vehicle may have a power
outlet that can be used to plug in
electrical equipment that uses a
maximum limit of 150 watts.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-18
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
infotainment system featured in this
owner manual.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road
for too long or too often while
using any infotainment features
can cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Do not give
extended attention to
infotainment tasks while
driving. Focus your attention
on driving and limit glances to
the instrument cluster or center
stack screens. Use voice
guidance whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help with this
by disabling some functions when