Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9086448) -
2016 - CRC - 5/20/15
Introduction 3
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
(: Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
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In Brief 7
1.Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0151.
2. Air Vents 0188.
3. Trunk Release. See Trunk
0 41.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0228 (If
Equipped).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Button. See Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)
0 235.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 151.
5. Instrument Cluster 0112.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 127.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0106.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0150.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0150. 9. Storage Area with USB Port
Inside (If Equipped). See
Instrument Panel Storage 099
and USB Port 0164.
10. Infotainment 0155.
11. Climate Control Systems
0181.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0184.
12. Storage Area with Accessory Power Outlet Inside. See
Center Console Storage 0100
and Power Outlets 0108.
13. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 060 (If Equipped).
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0216.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0211.
16. Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0201 orIgnition
Positions (Key Access) 0203.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0105.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0127. 18.
Steering Wheel Controls 0105
(Out of View).
19. Horn 0105.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0104.
21. Cruise Control 0218 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0220
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0230 (If Equipped).
22. Instrument Panel Storage 099
(If Equipped).
Fuse Cover. See Instrument
Panel Fuse Block 0280.
23. Hood Release. See Hood
0 250.
24. Data Link Connector (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0120.
25. Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake 0214.
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14 In Brief
Passenger Sensing
System
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 075. The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0118.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to
)
to deselect the mirror. The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. See
Folding Mirrors 046.
Interior Mirrors
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror 047.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
For vehicles with an automatic
dimming rearview mirror, the mirror
will automatically reduce the glare
from the headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
0 47.
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16 In Brief
Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps in the overhead console and
the headliner.
#or$: Press the button near
each lamp to turn it on or off.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
There are four positions.
O: Turns off the exterior lamps.
The knob returns to the AUTO
position after it is released. Turn to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
2: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 45
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Caution
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to
)
to deselect the mirror.
Exterior Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The vehicle may have a driver
exterior automatic dimming mirror
that will automatically adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 47
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys
028.
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126 Instruments and Controls
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
(Key Access) 043 orImmobilizer
Operation (Keyless Access) 044.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0149.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0148.
Cruise Control Light
This light in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
See Cruise Control 0218.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) is white when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (if
equipped) is on and ready, and
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Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off. SeeAutomatic
Headlamp System 0150.
XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement 0271 and
Replacement Bulbs 0275.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
AUTOMATIC COLLISION
PREP OFF
This message displays when the
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System has been turned off. See
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0232.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP
REDUCED
This message displays when the
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System has been set to the Alert
setting. This setting disables most
FAB functions. Some last-second
automatic braking capability is still
provided with the Alert setting, but
braking is less likely to occur. See
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0232.
AUTOMATIC COLLISION
PREPARATION UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System has been unavailable for some time. The FAB System does
not need service. This message can
display under the following
conditions:
.
The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean. Keep
these areas clean and free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
For cleaning instructions, see
Exterior Care 0315.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the object detection
performance.
This message may also be
displayed if there is a problem with
the StabiliTrak system. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 216.
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
This message displays when the
Forward Collision Alert has been
turned off.