2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA coolant

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Vehicle Care 265
If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem might not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
. Tows a trailer.
If the overheat warning displays with
no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the
windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone, 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 and
have the cooling system checked
for proper fill and function.
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
0 265.
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
gauge indicates if an overheat
condition exists. Driving extended
distances and/or towing a trailer in
the overheat protection mode
should be avoided.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is
needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
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Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0252 for
reservoir location.
Caution
. Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
. Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when
it is very cold. This allows
for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time when the vehicle
is moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the

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Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials. Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
0 290.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 198.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0198.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0198.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure.

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under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System 0257.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0296.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0255 andEngine Oil Life
System 0257. .
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0261.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0265.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0315. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 270.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0290.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0296.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 259.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0315.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0315. .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 068.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0315.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0269.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0269.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0270.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 270.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil0255.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0261.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category
LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).

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Index 367
ChargingWireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 119
Check Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 270
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 83
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 181 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107, 108
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 348
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Compass (cont'd)
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Connections OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Temperature Gauge . . .117
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 220
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 348
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 353
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Diagnostics OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 340
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 227
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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DrivingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 230
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 195
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 197
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Track Events and Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
E
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 122
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Electrical System (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 252
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cooling System Messages . . . 132
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 210
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 353
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 148
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 150
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
FlexFuel E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 258
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

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Index 369
Frequency StatementRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 125
Requirements, California . . . . . 238
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 144Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Gauges
Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 324
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 150
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Headlamps (cont'd)
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 126
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 149
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 126
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 181
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 291
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 195
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 216
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64