2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9086448) -
2016 - CRC - 5/20/15
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The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0208.
The power window switches on the
driver door control all the windows.
Each passenger door has a switch
that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Express-Down/Up Windows
If equipped, this feature allows the
windows to be raised and lowered
all the way without holding the
switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
The express mode can be canceled
by briefly pressing or pulling the
switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{Warning
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
The anti-pinch feature can be
overridden. Hold the window switch
all the way up to the second
position. The window will rise for as
long as the switch is held. Once the
switch is released, the express
mode is reactivated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.

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Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program:1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
RAP is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully
closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press
Z {to activate the window
lockout. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate when
activated.
The rear door locks are also
disabled. See Safety Locks040.
Press
Z {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If the indicator light flashes, the
feature may not be working properly.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod.

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Roof
Sunroof
For vehicles equipped with a
sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to
operate the sunroof and power
sunshade. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0208.
1.~Sunroof Switch
2.QSunshade Switch Sunroof Switch
Open/Close :
Press and hold the
front or rear of
~to open or close
the sunroof. Release
~at the
desired position to stop movement.
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.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof/sunshade when it is closing,
the anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof/
sunshade from closing at the point
of the obstruction. The sunroof/
sunshade will then return to the
full-open position. To close the
sunroof/sunshade, see
“Express
Open/Express Close” earlier in this
section.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.

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Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 71
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger Sensing System . . . 75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 79
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Infants and Young Children . . . . 83
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 85
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 87
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 88 Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Securing Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Head Restraints
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down, always
return them to the full upright
position whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
Two-Way Head Restraints
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure it is locked in
place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Four-Way Head Restraints
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.

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To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The fore and aft position of the head
restraint can be adjusted.To adjust the head restraint forward
or rearward, press the button
located on the side facing of the
head restraint and move it forward
or rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.

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On some models, the rear head
restraints can be folded forward to
allow for better visibility when the
rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the
head restraint, grasp the top of the
head restraint and pull the head
restraint forward and down until it
locks in place.When an occupant or child restraint
is in the seat, always return the
head restraint to the full upright
position. Push down on the head
restraint to release the locking
mechanism. Then, pull the head
restraint up and push it rearward
until it is in the full upright position.
Always adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints are
not removable.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.