Chevrolet IMPALA 2007 Get To Know Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting the Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . .6

Head Curtain Side Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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OnStar

COMFORT

8-Way Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Power Mirror Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Impala. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Bose Premium Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Securing the Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Air Outlets B. Remote Trunk Release Button C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button F. Driver Information Center Controls G. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator

H. Audio System I. Exterior Lamps Control J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control K. Traction Control Button L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever M. Cruise Control N. Hood Release O. Horn

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Impala

P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped) Q. Ignition Switch R. Climate Controls S. Accessory Power Outlets T. Shift Lever U. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

F G

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge D. Fuel Gauge E. Cruise Control Set Light

H I J

F. Traction Control System

Warning Light G. Tire Pressure Light H. Driver Information Center

Display/Odometer I. Safety Belt Reminder Light J. Air Bag Readiness Light K. Antilock Brake System

Warning Light L. Security Light

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

K L M

M. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Impala

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle warning messages and vehicle feature customization. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display. The DIC display also shows the outside air temperature and compass direction (if equipped).

To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be on. The DIC is controlled through four buttons located on the right side of the instrument panel cluster.

(Trip/Fuel): Use this button to dis-

play the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, instantaneous economy, displacement on demand (if equipped) and average speed.

(Vehicle Information): Use this

button to display the oil life, display units, tire pressure and tire pressure system programming (if equipped), compass zone and calibration (if equipped) and Remote Keyless Entry programming.

(Customization): Use this button to

customize certain vehicle features to your preference.

(Set/Reset): Use this button to set

or reset trip/fuel and vehicle information as well as acknowledge DIC messages.

Vehicle Customization Settings To customize features:

1. Press the (Customization) button until FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button to enter the Feature Settings menu.

3. Press the button to display available customization features.

4. With the desired customization feature displayed, press the button to access the feature settings.

5. Press the button to scroll through the available settings.

6. With the desired setting displayed, press the button to select it.

7. Press the button or button to exit the Feature Settings menu.

Customization features include:

• Display Language (DIC information can be displayed in the following languages)

– English (default) – French – Spanish

• Auto Door Unlock (Automatically unlocks the vehicle doors)

– Off – Driver at Key Out – Driver in Park – All at Key Out – All in Park (default) – No Change

• Remote Door Lock (Feedback from RKE locking)

– Off – Lights Only – Horn Only – Horn & Lights (default) – No Change

• Remote Door Unlock (Feedback from RKE unlocking)

– Lights Off – Lights On (default) – No Change

• Exit Lighting (Amount of time the exterior lamps remain on after exiting)

– Off – 30 Seconds (default) – 1 Minute – 2 Minutes – No Change

• Approach Lighting (Lights turn on when RKE is pressed)

– On (default) – Off – No Change

• Chime Volume (Adjust the volume level)

– Normal (default) – Loud – No Change

• Remote Start (Enable Remote Vehicle Start)

– On (default) – Off – No Change

• Factory Settings (Sets all features to the factory default)

– Restore All (default) – Do Not Restore

Warnings and Messages

The DIC provides a variety of vehicle messages, as well as warnings if a problem is sensed in a vehicle system.

To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press any of the DIC buttons. Some urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscription and your check engine light or any other warning message appears, press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and can tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Impala

Setting the Compass

To adjust for compass variance when traveling on a long-distance trip or to calibrate the compass, follow the procedures in the DIC section of the Owner Manual.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

(Remote Start) (if equipped): If your

vehicle has this feature, it can be used to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock all

the doors. The interior lamps will turn off after a short delay once all doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will illuminate for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.

(Trunk Release): Press and hold

this button to unlatch the trunk lid. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle is in Park.

The trunk may also be opened using the Trunk Release button located on the left side of the instrument panel.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press this button to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps will flash for two minutes. Press the button again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Door Locks

For your safety, your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all doors automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of Park. This feature cannot be disabled; however, you can customize the unlock features by using the Driver Information Center.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Air Bag Status

Indicator

Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal air bag, and a passenger air bag status indicator located on the instrument panel center stack.

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