2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (1,1)2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Performance andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Keys, Doors, andWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35Universal Remote System . . . . 5-40Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (2,1)2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8Additional Maintenanceand Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-13Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (3,1)IntroductionThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA,and the IMPALA Emblem aretrademarks and/or service marks ofGeneral Motors LLC, itssubsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.Please refer to the purchasedocumentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm each ofthe features found on your vehicle.For vehicles first sold in Canada,substitute the name "GeneralMotors of Canada Limited" forChevrolet Motor Division wherever itappears in this manual.Keep this manual in the vehicle forquick reference.Canadian Vehicle OwnersPropriétaires CanadiensA French language copy of thismanual can be obtained from yourdealer or from:On peut obtenir un exemplaire dece guide en français auprès duconcessionnaire ou à l'adressesuivante:Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 482071-800-551-4123Numéro de poste 6438 de languefrançaisewww.helminc.comThis manual describes features thatmay or may not be on your specificvehicle either because they areoptions that you did not purchase ordue to changes subsequent to theprinting of this owner manual.Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 20864990 B Second Printingiii 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012ivBlack plate (4,1)IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in theback of the manual. It is analphabetical list of what is in themanual and the page numberwhere it can be found.Danger, Warnings, andCautionsWarning messages found on vehiclelabels and in this manual describehazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.{ WARNINGThese mean there is somethingthat could hurt you or otherpeople.Notice: This means there issomething that could result inproperty or vehicle damage. Thiswould not be covered by thevehicle's warranty.The vehicle has components andlabels that use symbols instead oftext. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation orinformation relating to a specificcomponent, control, message,gauge, or indicator.M : This symbol is shown whenyou need to see your owner manualfor additional instructions orinformation.* : This symbol is shown whenyou need to see a service manualfor additional instructions orinformation.Danger indicates a hazard with ahigh level of risk which will result inserious injury or death.Warning or Caution indicates ahazard that could result in injury ordeath.SymbolsA circle with a slash through it is asafety symbol which means “DoNot,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not letthis happen.”
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (5,1)IntroductionVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.9 : Airbag Readiness Light# : Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)% : Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar :Brake System Warning Light" : Charging SystemI : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps# : Fog Lamps. : Fuel Gauge : Fuses3 : Headlamp High/Low-BeamChangerj : LATCH System ChildRestraints* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp: : Oil Pressure} : Power/ : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders7 : Tire Pressure Monitord : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluidv
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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (1,1)In BriefIn BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive InformationInitial Drive Information . . . . . . . .Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . .Head Restraint Adjustment . . . .Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31-31-41-51-51-51-61-71-71-7Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portable Audio Devices . . . . . .Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering Wheel Controls . . . . .Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-131-141-141-151-151-161-161-1Performance and MaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-18Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (3,1)In BriefA. Air Vents on page 8‑4.L.B. Remote Trunk Release Button.See Trunk on page 2‑9.M. Cruise Control on page 9‑30.C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals on page 6‑4.D. Instrument Cluster onpage 5‑10.E. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 6‑3.F.Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 5‑23.Steering Wheel Adjustment onpage 5‑2.N. Hood Release. See Hood onpage 10‑5.O. Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5‑16.P.Horn on page 5‑3.Q. Steering Wheel Controls onpage 5‑3 (If Equipped).R. Ignition Positions on page 9‑15.G. Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator on page 5‑14.S. Climate Control Systems onpage 8‑1.H. Infotainment on page 7‑1.T.I.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6‑1.J.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6‑5.U. Center Console Shift Lever(If Equipped). See Shifting IntoPark on page 9‑19.Dome Lamp Control. See DomeLamps on page 6‑6.K. Traction Control System (TCS)on page 9‑27 (If Equipped).Power Outlets on page 5‑8.1-3Initial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner manual.Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemThe RKE transmitter is used toremotely lock and unlock the doorsfrom up to 60 m (195 ft) away fromthe vehicle.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-4Black plate (4,1)In BriefPress L and hold for more thantwo seconds to sound the panicalarm.Press L again to cancel the panicalarm.See Keys on page 2‑2 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2‑3.Remote Vehicle StartPress K to unlock the driver door.Press again within five seconds tounlock all remaining doors.PressQ to lock all doors.Lock and unlock feedback canbe personalized. See VehiclePersonalization on page 5‑35 foradditional information.Press and hold V forapproximately one second to openthe trunk.Press L and release to locate thevehicle.With this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climatecontrol system may come on.The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a10-minute time extension. Remotestart can be extended only once.Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start:.Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle and press and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.Turn the ignition on and thenback off.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.2. Press and releaseQ.3. Immediately after completingStep 2, press and hold / untilthe turn signal lamps flash.See Remote Vehicle Start onpage 2‑5.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (5,1)In BriefDoor LocksTrunk ReleaseManual LocksTo open the trunk from the outside,press V on the RKE transmitter.See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 2‑3.From outside the vehicle, use thekey in the door or the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter tolock or unlock the vehicle. From theinside, pull up or push down on themanual door lock knobs.1-5WindowsOr, use the key in the lock cylinder,if equipped.See Door Locks on page 2‑6.Power Door LocksPower door lock switches arelocated on the front doors near thehandle.The power window switches are onthe driver door armrest. Eachpassenger door has a switch thatcontrols only that window.Q:Press the bottom of the switchto lock all doors.K : Press the top of the switch tounlock all doors.For more information, see:.Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.Delayed Locking on page 2‑7.To open the trunk from the inside,press V. See Trunk on page 2‑9.To lower the window, press and holdthe front of the switch to the firstposition until the window is at thedesired level. To raise the window,pull up and hold the front of theswitch.For more information, see PowerWindows on page 2‑16.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-6Black plate (6,1)In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust the seatback, see “ManualReclining Seatbacks” underReclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 3‑4.Power Reclining SeatbackPower SeatsTo adjust a manual seat:1. Lift the bar under the front edgeof the seat cushion to unlockthe seat.2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the bar.3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure the seat islocked in place.See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.To adjust a power seat, if equipped:.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.Raise or lower the front or rearof the seat cushion by movingthe front or rear of the control upor down.To adjust a power seatback,if equipped:.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.See “Power Reclining Seatbacks”under Reclining Seatbacks onpage 3‑5.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (7,1)In BriefManual LumbarSecond Row Seats1-7Safety BeltsOn vehicles with the flip and foldfeature, the bottom seat cushionscan be flipped forward and theseatback folded down to create anextended cargo area.The vehicle also has an under seatstorage area.See Rear Seats (Split Folding) onpage 3‑8.Move the lever up or down toincrease or decrease lumbarsupport.See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 3‑4.Head RestraintAdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.To achieve a comfortable seatingposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and the headrestraint height in the properposition.See Head Restraints on page 3‑2and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly.Safety Belts on page 3‑10.How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly on page 3‑11.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑12.Lap Belt on page 3‑17.Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) onpage 3‑41.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-8Black plate (8,1)In BriefPassenger SensingSystemThe passenger sensing system willturn off the right front passengerfrontal airbag under certainconditions. The driver airbags,seat‐side impact airbags, androof‐rail airbags are not affectedby this.The passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theinstrument panel when the vehicle isstarted.Mirror AdjustmentExterior MirrorsUnited StatesCanadaSee Passenger Sensing System onpage 3‑26 for important information.Controls for the outside powermirrors are on the driver doorarmrest.Press the left or right side ofthe selector located above thecontrol pad to adjust the driver orpassenger mirror. Then press thecontrol pad to move the mirror in thedesired direction.See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (9,1)In BriefInterior MirrorVehicles with a manual rearviewmirror can be adjusted by holdingthe mirror in the center to move it fora clearer view behind the vehicle.Adjust the mirror to avoid glare fromthe headlamps behind. Pull thelever, located at the bottom of themirror for nighttime use. Return thelever to its original position for theday position.Steering WheelAdjustment1-9Interior LightingDome LampThe center mounted dome lampoverhead comes on when a door isopened. This lamp can also beturned on by turning the instrumentpanel brightness control clockwise.Reading LampsSee Manual Rearview Mirror onpage 2‑14.On vehicles with an automaticdimming rearview mirror, the mirrorwill automatically adjust to reducethe glare of lights from behind thevehicle. See Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror on page 2‑15.The tilt wheel lever is located on theleft side of the steering column.To adjust the steering wheel:1. Hold the wheel and pull the levertoward you.2. Move the steering wheel upor down.3. Release the lever to lock thesteering wheel in place.Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.The vehicle has reading lamps thatalso act as the dome lamp. Pressthe button near each lamp to turnthem on and off.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-10Black plate (10,1)In BriefMap LampsThe vehicle has map lamps on therearview mirror. Push the buttonnear each lamp to turn the maplamps on and off.For more information on interiorlighting, see:.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6‑5.Courtesy Lamps on page 6‑5.Exterior LightingP : Briefly turn to this position tomanually turn the automatic lampcontrol and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) off or on. For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, the off positiononly works when the vehicle isshifted into the P (Park) position.AUTO: Automatically operates theheadlamps and other exterior lampsat normal brightness.; : Turns on the parking lamps,instrument panel lights, taillamps,and license plate lamps.2 : Turns on the headlamps andother exterior lamps.# : (If Equipped) Turns on the foglamps.For more information, see:The exterior lamps control is locatedon the instrument panel to the left ofthe steering wheel.Windshield Wiper/Washer.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6‑1.Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System onpage 6‑3.The lever is located on the left sideof the steering column.8:Single wipe, turn to 8 , thenrelease. Several wipes, hold theband on 8 longer.9 : Turns the windshieldwipers off.
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (11,1)In Brief6:Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.6 : Slow wipes.? : Fast wipes.1-11Climate ControlsThis vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating,cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of thesesystems.Windshield WasherPush the paddle L at the top of thelever to spray washer fluid on thewindshield.See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5‑4.Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat ControlsA. Fan ControlB. Outside AirC. RecirculationD. Air Delivery Mode ControlE. Air ConditioningF.Driver and Passenger HeatedSeats (If Equipped)G. Driver and PassengerTemperature ControlsH. Rear Window Defogger
Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 20121-12Black plate (12,1)In BriefSingle ZoneA. Fan ControlE. Air Delivery Mode ControlB. Outsi
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