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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (3,1)In Brief1. Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6-4.2. Air Vents on page 8-7.3. Trunk Release. See Trunk onpage 2-14.Parking Assist Button. SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing on page 9-46 (IfEquipped).Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Button. See Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) on page 9-54.4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn andLane-Change Signals onpage 6-3.5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9.Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 5-27.6. Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5-4.7. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 6-3.8. Light Sensor. See AutomaticHeadlamp System on page 6-2.9. Storage Area with USB PortInside (If Equipped). SeeInstrument Panel Storage onpage 4-1 and USB Port onpage 7-14.10. Infotainment on page 7-1.11. CD Player on page 7-12.12. Electric Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 9-31.13. Data Link Connector (Out ofView). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5-17.14. Hood Release. See Hood onpage 10-4.15. Instrument Panel Storage onpage 4-1 (If Equipped).Fuse Cover. See InstrumentPanel Fuse Block onpage 10-40.1-316. Cruise Control on page 9-35(If Equipped).Adaptive Cruise Control onpage 9-37 (If Equipped).Heated Steering Wheel onpage 5-3 (If Equipped).Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System on page 9-48 (IfEquipped).17. Steering Wheel Controls onpage 5-3 (Out of View).18. Steering Wheel Adjustment onpage 5-2.19. Horn on page 5-3.20. Steering Wheel Controls onpage 5-3.Driver Information CenterButtons. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5-27.21. Ignition Positions (KeylessAccess) on page 9-15 orIgnition Positions (Key Access)on page 9-17.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-4In Brief22. Shift Lever. See AutomaticTransmission on page 9-27.23. Heated and Ventilated Seatson page 1-11 (If Equipped).24. Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control on page 9-33.25. Storage Area with AccessoryPower Outlet Inside. SeeCenter Console Storage onpage 4-2 and Power Outlets onpage 5-6.26. Climate Control Systems onpage 8-1.Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8-3.Initial 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 may work up to60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.The RKE transmitter can have oneof these two symbols for the remotetrunk release.Black plate (4,1)

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (5,1)In Brief1-5See Keys on page 2-1 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2-3.Remote Vehicle StartIf equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.With Remote Start ShownPress the button to extend the key.The key can be used for all locks.This key is also used for theignition, if the vehicle does not havepushbutton start.2. Press and releaseK:Press to unlock the driver dooror all doors.Q:Press to lock all doors.Lock and unlock feedback can bepersonalized.V or Y : Press and hold torelease the trunk.7 : Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. Press andhold for at least three seconds tosound the panic alarm. Press againto cancel the panic alarm.Q.3. Immediately, press and hold /for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.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.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-6In BriefCanceling a Remote StartDoor LocksTo cancel a remote start, do one ofthe following:Keyless Access.Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle and press and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.Black plate (6,1)passenger doors. See RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2-3.This feature may be configured. SeeVehicle Personalization onpage 5-40.Key Cylinder AccessUse the key in the driver door. Thekey cylinder is covered by a cap.See Door Locks on page 2-10.Turn the vehicle on and thenback off.Inside the VehicleSee Remote Vehicle Start onpage 2-9.If equipped, use the Keyless Accesssystem to lock and unlock the door.When the doors are locked and theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of thedriver door handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking fromthe driver door, the first pressunlocks that door; press againwithin five seconds to unlock allPush down on the door lock knob tolock that door. Pull once on the doorhandle to unlock the door and againto open the door. Press the powerdoor lock switch to lock or unlock alldoors. See Door Locks onpage 2-10 and Power Door Lockson page 2-12.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (7,1)In BriefPower Door LocksTrunk1-7trunk and lift to open. See RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2-3.When closing the trunk, use thepull cup.See Trunk on page 2-14.WindowsK:Q:Press to unlock.Press to lock.See Power Door Locks onpage 2-12.To open the trunk:. on the driver door.Press and hold V or Y onPressthe RKE transmitter.If equipped, press the touch padon the underside of the trunk lidafter unlocking all doors.If equipped with Keyless Access,the RKE transmitter must be within1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press thetouch pad on the underside of theThe power windows only operatewith the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,or when Retained Accessory Power

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-8Black plate (8,1)In Brief(RAP) is active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) onpage 9-24.Seat AdjustmentSeat Height AdjusterManual Front SeatsThe power window switches on thedriver door control all the windows.Each passenger door has a switchthat controls only that window.Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up toraise it.See Power Windows on page 2-21.To adjust a manual seat:1. Pull the handle at the front ofthe seat.2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the handle.3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.Press and hold the top or bottom ofthe switch to raise or lower the seat.Release the switch when thedesired height is reached.See Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (9,1)In BriefPower SeatsLumbar Adjustment1-9Reclining SeatbacksManual Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust the seat:To adjust the lumbar support:Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.Raise or lower the front part ofthe seat cushion by moving thefront of the control up or down.Raise or lower the seat bymoving the rear of the control upor down.See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 3-5.Press and hold the controlforward to increase or rearwardto decrease lumbar support.To recline a manual seatback:Press and hold the controlupward to raise or downward tolower the height of the lumbarsupport.2. Move the seatback to thedesired position, and thenrelease the lever to lock theseatback in place.See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 3-6.1. Lift the lever.3. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-10In BriefTilt the top of the control forwardto raise.To return the seatback to the uprightposition:.1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.See Reclining Seatbacks onpage 3-6.Memory Features2. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.To adjust a power seatback:Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.See Memory Seats on page 3-7 andVehicle Personalization onpage 5-40.Second Row SeatsThe rear seatbacks can be foldeddown to increase cargo space.See Rear Seats on page 3-11.Power Reclining Seatbacks.Black plate (10,1)If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, andB (Exit) buttons on the driver doorare used to manually save andrecall memory settings for the driverseat, outside mirrors, and power tiltand telescoping steering column (ifequipped).

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (11,1)In BriefHeated and VentilatedSeatsC : If available, press to ventilatethe driver or passenger seat.A ventilated seat has a fan that pullsor pushes air through the seat. Theair is not cooled.1-11Safety BeltsAn indicator light on the button turnson when the heated or ventilatedseat is on.See Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats on page 3-10.Head RestraintAdjustmentHeated and Ventilated SeatButtons Shown, Heated SeatButtons SimilarIf available, the buttons are on thecenter console. To operate, theignition must be on.I:If available, press to heat thedriver or passenger seatback only.J:Press to heat the driver orpassenger seat cushion andseatback.Do not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly:To achieve a comfortable seatingposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and the headrestraint height in the properposition.Safety Belts on page 3-13.How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly on page 3-14.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-15.Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) onpage 3-41.See Head Restraints on page 3-2and Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-12Black plate (12,1)In BriefPassenger SensingSystemThe passenger airbag statusindicator lights on the overheadconsole when the vehicle is started.See Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator on page 5-16.3. Move the selector switch todeselect the mirror.Mirror AdjustmentInterior MirrorsExterior MirrorsAdjustmentUnited States) toThe vehicle has manual foldingmirrors. See Folding Mirrors onpage 2-20.Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind the vehicle.Manual Rearview MirrorFor vehicles with a manual rearviewmirror, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it for nighttimeuse to avoid glare from theheadlamps from behind. SeeManual Rearview Mirror onpage 2-20.CanadaThe passenger sensing system willturn off the front outboardpassenger frontal airbag and kneeairbag under certain conditions. Noother airbag is affected by thepassenger sensing system. SeePassenger Sensing System onpage 3-27.1. Move the selector switch to L(Left) or R (Right) to choose thedriver or passenger mirror.2. Press one of the four arrows tomove the mirror.Automatic Dimming RearviewMirrorFor vehicles with an automaticdimming rearview mirror, the mirrorwill automatically reduce the glarefrom the headlamps from behind.The dimming feature comes on

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (13,1)In Briefwhen the vehicle is started. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirroron page 2-20.4. Pull the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in place.Power Tilt Wheel1-13Interior LightingDome LampsSteering WheelAdjustmentTo adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.2. Move the steering wheel upor down.3. Pull or push the steering wheelcloser or away from you.If equipped with this feature, pressthe control to move the steeringwheel up and down or forward andrearward.Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.The interior lamps control in theoverhead console controls both thefront and rear interior lamps.To change the dome lamp settings,press the following:OFF: Turns the lamp off, evenwhen a door is open.DOOR: The lamp comes onautomatically when a door isopened.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-14Black plate (14,1)In BriefExterior LightingON: Turns the lamp on.Reading LampsRear Reading LampsFront Reading LampsThere are front and rear readinglamps in the overhead console andthe headliner.# or : Press the button neareach lamp to turn it on or off.The exterior lamp control is on theturn signal lever.There are four positions.O : Turns off the exterior lamps.The knob returns to the AUTOposition after it is released. Turn toO again to reactivate theAUTO mode.AUTO: Automatically turns theexterior lamps on and off,depending on outside lighting.; : Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (15,1)In Brief2 : Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.See:.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6-1Windshield Wiper/WasherINT: Move the lever up to INT forintermittent wipes, then turn the xINT band up for more frequentwipes or down for less frequentwipes.OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,move the lever to select the wiperspeed.HI: Use for fast wipes.LO: Use for slow wipes.8 : For a single wipe, briefly movethe lever down. For several wipes,hold the lever down.nL:Pull the lever toward you tospray windshield washer fluid andactivate the wipers.See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5-4.1-15

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-16In BriefClimate ControlsThe heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled withthese systems.Climate Control System1. Fan Control5. Temperature Control2. Air Conditioning6. Recirculation3. Air Delivery Modes7. Rear Window Defogger4. DefrostBlack plate (16,1)

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (17,1)In Brief1-17TransmissionDriver Shift Control (DSC)This feature allows for changinggears similar to a manualtransmission. To use this feature:1. Move the shift lever fromD (Drive) rearward toM (Manual Mode).1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls7. Air Delivery Modes2. Using the button on the top ofthe shift lever, press the (plus)end of the button to upshift,or press the (minus) end of thebutton to downshift.8. On/Off (Fan)See Manual Mode on page 9-29.2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/EcoAir Conditioning (eAssist Only)9. Rear Window DefoggerDual Automatic Climate Control System3. Fan Control4. Defrost5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)6. Recirculation10. SYNCSee Climate Control Systems onpage 8-1 or Dual Automatic ClimateControl System on page 8-3 (ifequipped).

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-18In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)O : Press to turn the system on.Press and hold to turn it off. Whenon, press to mute; press again tounmute. Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.RADIO: Press to choose betweenFM, AM, and SiriusXM ,if equipped.MEDIA: Press to change the audiosource between CD, USB, SD card,and AUX.{:Black plate (18,1)Press to go to the Home Page.MENU: Press to select a menu.g:Press to seek the previousstation or track.l:Press to seek the next stationor track.See Overview on page 7-3 aboutthese and other radio features.Storing Radio Station PresetsUp to 25 preset stations from allbands can be stored in the favoritelists in any order. Up to five stationscan be stored in each favorite pageand the number of favorite pagescan be set.To store the station to a position inthe list, while on the active sourcemain page, such as AM, FM,or SiriusXM (if equipped), press andhold a Favorites/Soft Key button onthe faceplate.See “Storing Radio Station Presets”under AM-FM Radio on page 7-7.Setting the ClockSiriusXM Satellite RadioServiceSiriusXM is a satellite radio servicebased in the 48 contiguous UnitedStates and 10 Canadian provinces.SiriusXM satellite radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.A fee is required to receive theSiriusXM service.For more information refer to:.www.siriusxm.com or call1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-209-0079 (Canada).See Clock (Base Radio) onpage 5-5 or Clock (Uplevel Radio)on page 5-5.See Satellite Radio on page 7-9.Satellite RadioThis vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)auxiliary input jack and USB port inthe center console. If equipped withstorage behind the radio, there is aUSB port inside. See InstrumentPanel Storage on page 4-1.External devices such as iPods ,Vehicles with a SiriusXM satelliteradio tuner and a valid SiriusXMsatellite radio subscription canreceive SiriusXM programming.Portable Audio Devices

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/13Black plate (19,1)In Brieflaptop computers, MP3 players, CDchangers, and USB storage devicesmay be connected, depending onthe audio system.1-19Steering Wheel ControlsSee USB Port on page 7-14 andAuxiliary Jack on page 7-17.Bluetooth The Bluetooth system allows userswith a Bluetooth-enabled cell phoneto make and receive hands-freecalls using the vehicle audio systemand controls.The Bluetooth-enabled cell phonemust be paired with the in-vehicleBluetooth system before it can beused in the vehicle. Not all phoneswill support all functions.See Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) on page 7-20 or Bluetooth(Voice Recognition) on page 7-24 orBluetooth (Overview) on page 7-18.Some audio controls can beadjusted at the steering wheel.g: For vehicles with OnStar or aBluetooth system, press to interactwith those systems. See OnStarOverview on page 14-1 or“Bluetooth (Overview)” in theinfotainment manual.c : Press to reject an incomingcall, or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.The favorite and volume switchesare on the back of the steeringwheel.1. Favorites: Press to select thenext or previous favorite.2. Volume: Press to increase ordecrease the volume.See Steering Wheel Controls onpage 5-3.

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-5772216) 2014 - 2nd crc - 5/14/131-20Black plate (20,1)In BriefCruise ControlSET–: Press briefly to set thespeed and activate cruise control.If cruise control is already

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