The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA,
and the IMPALA Emblem are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name "General
Motors of Canada Limited" for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23179989 A First Printing
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
If the vehicle has the bi-fuel engine,
see the Impala Bi-Fuel supplement
for additional and specific
information on this engine.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
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.
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
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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.
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
stop/start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal pushed, the
engine will restart.
See Starting the Engine 0 204.
RKE with Remote Start Shown,
without Similar
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
This key is also used for the
ignition, if the vehicle does not have
pushbutton start.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
Y : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again
to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 28 and Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation 0 30.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.
/ until the
Door Locks
Keyless Access
If equipped, use the Keyless Access
system to lock and unlock the door.
When the doors are locked and the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
driver door handle, press the lock/
unlock button. When unlocking from
the driver door, the first press
unlocks that door; press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 30.
Key Cylinder Access
Use the key in the driver door. The
key cylinder is covered by a cap.
See Door Locks 0 37.
Inside the Vehicle
Push down on the door lock knob to
lock that door. Pull once on the door
handle to unlock the door and again
to open the door. Press the power
door lock switch to lock or unlock all
doors. See Door Locks 0 37 and
Power Door Locks 0 39.
trunk and lift to open. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 30.
When closing the trunk, use the
pull cup.
See Trunk 0 41.
Windows
To open the trunk:
.
Press
| with the transmission
in (P) Park.
.
Press and hold
transmitter.
.
If equipped, press the touch pad
on the underside of the trunk lid
after unlocking all doors.
If equipped with Keyless Access,
the RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the
touch pad on the underside of the
Y on the RKE
The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) 0 208.
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.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.
Memory Features
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, and B
(Exit) buttons on the driver door are
used to manually store and recall
memory settings for the driver seat,
outside mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column (if
equipped).
Automatic Memory Recall and/or
Easy Exit Recall features may be
enabled in the vehicle
personalization menus.
See Memory Seats 0 58 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 61.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
J : Press to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
C : If available, press to ventilate
the driver or passenger seat.
A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls
or pushes air through the seat. The
air is not cooled.
An indicator light on the button turns
on when the heated or ventilated
seat is on.
See Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats 0 60.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If available, the buttons are on the
center console. To operate, the
ignition must be on.
I : If available, press to heat the
driver or passenger seatback only.
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 0 53 and SeatAdjustment 0 55.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 63.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 64.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 65.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 88.
The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator 0 118.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
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 0 75.
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 0 46.
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 0 47.
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
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column. With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move
the windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
INT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
x
n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer0 106.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with these systems.
2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/
Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/
Start Only)
3. Fan Control
4. Defrost
5. SYNC
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Delivery Modes
O (Fan On/Off)
8.
9. Recirculation
10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Climate Control Systems 0 181
or Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem 0 184, if equipped.
In Brief19
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
This feature allows for changing
gears similar to a manual
transmission. To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual Mode).
2. Using the button on the top of
the shift lever, press the
+ (plus) end of the button to
upshift, or press the − (minus)
end of the button to downshift.
The base radio information is
included in this manual. See the
infotainment manual for information
on the uplevel radios, audio players,
phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. There
is also information on settings and
downloadable applications (if
equipped).
Radio(s)
: Press to turn the system on.
O
Press and hold to turn it off. When
on, press to mute; press again to
unmute. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO : Press to choose between
FM, AM, and SiriusXM
if equipped.
MEDIA : Press to change the audio
source between USB, SD card,
and AUX.
®
,
g : Press to seek the previous
station or track.
l : Press to seek the next station
or track.
See Overview 0 157 about these
and other radio features.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorite pages
can be set.
To store the station to a position in
the list, while on the active source
main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a favorites/soft key button on
the faceplate.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets”
under AM-FM Radio 0 161.
Setting the Clock
See Clock (Base Radio) 0 107 or
Clock (Uplevel Radio) 0 108.
{ : Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU : Press to select a menu.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack. If equipped,
there are up to two USB ports in the
center console and one in the
storage behind the radio. External
devices such as iPods
computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
See Auxiliary Jack 0 167 and USBPort 0 164.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
®
®
, laptop
See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 168 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Base Radio) 0 170 or Bluetooth
(Voice Recognition - Base Radio)
0 174.
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g : For vehicles with OnStar
Bluetooth
with those systems. See OnStarOverview 0 355 or “Bluetooth
(Overview)” in the infotainment
manual.
®
system, press to interact
®
or a
c : Press to reject an incoming
call, or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switches
are on the back of the steering
wheel.
1. Favorites: Press to select the
next or previous favorite.
2. Volume: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 218 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 220 (if
equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
5 : Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET– : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list, or on the main view
press to cycle through the different
Info app pages.
o or p : Press o to open
application menus on the left. Press
p to open interaction menus on the
right.
V : Press to select a menu item.
Press and hold to reset values on
certain screens, or on the main view
reset info pages to the original
setting.
See Instrument Cluster 0 112 and
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 127.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System 0 230.
Front Automatic Braking
(FAB) System
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB.
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling
in the same direction that you may
be about to crash into, it can
automatically brake the vehicle. This
can help avoid or lessen the
severity of crashes when driving in a
forward gear.
See Front Automatic Braking (FAB)System 0 232.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)0 235.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside side mirror and will flash if
the turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 233 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 233.
@, is green if a lane
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
center stack display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parkingor Backing 0 228.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See Assistance Systems for Parkingor Backing 0 228.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
Rear Vision Camera screen and/or
a graphic on the instrument cluster
to provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps may occur
if very close to an object.
See Assistance Systems for Parkingor Backing 0 228.
Universal Remote System
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three accessory
power outlets:
.
Inside the front storage area
below the climate control
system.
.
Inside the center console.
.
On the rear of the center
console.
Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 108.
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System0 144.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) to operate the sunroof and
power sunshade. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) 0 208.
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
the sunshade to the desired
position.
Express Open/Express Close :
Fully press and release the front or
rear of
Q to express open or
express close the sunshade. If the
sunroof is open, the sunshade will
express close just short of the open
sunroof.
See Sunroof 0 50.
Q to open or close
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release the
center console. The Traction Off
light
i illuminates.
.
To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the
g button, until the Traction
Off light
Off light
i and the StabiliTrak
g illuminate.
g button on the
.
Press and release the
again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control 0 216.
g button
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System0 292.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 127.
When remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display. See Engine OilMessages 0 132.
2. Press
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
2. Fully press and release the
V on the DIC controls
and hold down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
and reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil
life display accidentally at any
time other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
engine off.
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 257.
E85 or FlexFuel
Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can
use either unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85%
ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel0 239. For all other vehicles, use
only the unleaded gasoline
described under Fuel 0 237.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
(Continued)
If the vehicle is equipped with a
keyed ignition, the ignition key, key
rings, and RKE transmitter,
if equipped, are designed to work
together. As a system, it reduces
the risk of unintentionally moving
the key out of the RUN position.
If replacements or additions are
required, see your dealer. Limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for the ignition and all locks
if the vehicle is a Key Access
vehicle. If the vehicle has the
keyless ignition, the key can be
used for the locks.
RKE With Remote Start Shown,
Without Similar
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If the vehicle has an ignition and it
becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
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