Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9086448) -
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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
stop/start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal pushed, the
engine will restart.
SeeStarting the Engine 0204.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
RKE with Remote Start Shown,
without Similar
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
This key is also used for the
ignition, if the vehicle does not have
pushbutton start.
K: Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q: Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
Y:
Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7: Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again
to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 028 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 030.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/ Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/
Start Only)
3. Fan Control
4. Defrost
5. SYNC
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Delivery Modes
8.
O(Fan On/Off)
9. Recirculation 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See
Climate Control Systems 0181
or Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0184, if equipped.
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
This feature allows for changing
gears similar to a manual
transmission. To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual Mode).
2. Using the button on the top of the shift lever, press the
+ (plus) end of the button to
upshift, or press the −(minus)
end of the button to downshift.
See Manual Mode 0212.
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Vent Feature :Press the front or
rear of
~to the first detent to open
and close the vent feature. The
sunshade partially opens and closes
automatically during the vent
operation.
Express Open/Express Close :
Fully press and release the front or
rear of
~. The sunroof opens and
closes automatically.
Sunshade Switch
Open/Close : Press and hold the
front or rear of
Qto open or close
the sunshade to the desired
position.
Express Open/Express Close :
Fully press and release the front or
rear of
Qto express open or
express close the sunshade. If the
sunroof is open, the sunshade will
express close just short of the open
sunroof.
See Sunroof 050.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release the
gbutton on the
center console. The Traction Off
light
iilluminates.
. To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the
gbutton, until the Traction
Off light
iand the StabiliTrak
Off light
gilluminate. .
Press and release the
gbutton
again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0216.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0198. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
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If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter (Key
Vehicles Only)
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If there are no currently recognized
keys available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
to ON/RUN; the key is learned
and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter.”
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter (Keyless Access
Vehicles Only)
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and at least one currently
recognized transmitter and all new
transmitters, must be with you. 1. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.
Then insert the vehicle key into
the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area.
4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
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5. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter (Keyless
Access Vehicles Only)
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters you wish
to program must be with you. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.
Then insert the vehicle key into
the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
The DIC displays will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE
# 1. 4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area.
5. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery or Wireless
Interference
If the transmitter battery is weak or
there is wireless interference, the
DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or PLACE
TRANSMITTER IN POCKET TO
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START when you try to start the
vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message may
also be displayed at this time.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console andplace the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing the front of the
vehicle.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button. See
Starting the Engine 0204. Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the DIC
indicates that battery replacement is
necessary. See
Key and Lock
Messages 0133.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery: 1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key
blade.
2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
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/(Remote Vehicle Start) :This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during a
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start.
If the vehicle has heated and/or
ventilated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. See Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats 060.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 030. Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 10-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once. To drive the vehicle, turn the ignition
to ON/RUN for Key Access
vehicles, or press the brake pedal
and the ENGINE START/STOP
button for Keyless Access vehicles.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–3 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10-minute period is
added on to the first 10 minutes and
the engine will run for a total of
20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
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SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane
Change Alert (LCA), and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are
disabled either because the sensor
is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where
there is insufficient data for
operation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not
need service. For cleaning, see
"Washing the Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0315.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
If this message appears, try to reset
the system. Stop; turn off the engine
for at least 15 seconds; then start
the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a
problem. See your dealer for
service. The vehicle is safe to drive;
however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
VEHICLE
This message is displayed when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.