Chevrolet Impala Limited 2016 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 85
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 161
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 269
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 285
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 295
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23476241 B Second Printing
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
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
{
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.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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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
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
®
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4 Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Universal Remote System . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 159ii.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
ii.
0 127
3. Instrument Cluster 0 93
ii.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers
ii.
0 127
5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 104
ii.
6. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 96
ii.
7. Light Sensor. See Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
0 126
ii.
8. Infotainment 0 132
9. Power Outlets 0 90
ii.
ii.
10. Center Console Shift Lever (If
Equipped). See Automatic
Transmission 0 179
ii.
11. Climate Control Systems
ii.
0 156
12. Steering Wheel Controls 0 86
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment
ii (Out of View).
0 86
15. Cruise Control 0 186
16. Parking Brake 0 183
17. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 98
18. Hood Release. See Hood
ii.
0 202
19. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 128
Remote Trunk Release Button.
See Trunk 0 31
Dome Lamp Control. See
Dome Lamps 0 129
of View).
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 184
of View).
20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 125
ii
(If Equipped).
13. Horn 0 87
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii (Out of View).
ii (Out of View).
ii (Out
ii.
ii (Out
Initial Drive Information
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 is used to
remotely lock and unlock the doors
from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
ii.
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L and hold for more than
Press
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
L again to cancel the panic
Press
alarm.
See Keys 0 23
ii and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 25
ii.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press K to unlock the driver door.
Press again within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Q to lock all doors.
Press
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114
ii for additional
information.
Press and hold
V for
approximately one second to open
the trunk.
Press
L and release to locate the
vehicle.
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.
Remote start can be extended.
/
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/ until the
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 27
ii.
Door Locks
Manual Locks
From outside the vehicle, use the
key in the driver door or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
lock or unlock the vehicle. From the
inside, pull up or push down on the
manual door lock knobs.
See Door Locks 0 29
ii.
Power Door Locks
Power door lock switches are
located on the front doors near the
handle.
Q : Press the bottom of the switch
to lock all doors.
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K : Press the top of the switch to
unlock all doors.
For more information, see:
.
Power Door Locks 0 29
.
Delayed Locking 0 30
ii.
ii.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside,
V on the RKE transmitter.
press
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 25
Or, use the key in the lock cylinder,
if equipped.
ii.
To open the trunk from the inside,
press
V. See Trunk 0 31ii.
Windows
The power window switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each
passenger door has a switch that
controls only that window.
To lower the window, press and hold
the front of the switch to the first
position until the window is at the
desired level. To raise the window,
pull up and hold the front of the
switch.
For more information, see Power
Windows 0 37
ii.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front
edge of the seat cushion to
unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment 0 42
ii.
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To adjust the seatback, see “Manual
Power Reclining Seatback
Reclining Seatbacks” under
Reclining Seatbacks 0 43
ii.
Power Seats
To adjust a power seatback,
if equipped:
.
Tilt the top of the control
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear
of the seat cushion by moving
the front or rear of the control up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 42
ii.
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See “Power Reclining Seatbacks”
under Reclining Seatbacks 0 43
Manual Lumbar
Move the lever up or down to
increase or decrease lumbar
support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 43
ii.
Second Row Seats
On vehicles with the flip and fold
ii.
feature, the bottom seat cushions
can be flipped forward and the
seatback folded down to create an
extended cargo area.
The vehicle also has an under seat
storage area.
See Rear Seats (Split Folding) 0 45
ii.
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
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 41
Adjustment 0 42
ii.
ii and Seat
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts 0 47
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 48
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 49
.
Lap Belt 0 52
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
Children (LATCH System) 0 72
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the right front passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐
side impact airbags, and roof‐rail
airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is
started.
United States
ii.
Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
ii for important information.
0 59
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Interior Mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly
view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use or pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid the glare of
headlamps from behind.
See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 36
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror automatically
reduces the glare of the headlamps
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are on the driver door
armrest.
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started. See Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror 0 36
Press the left or right side of the
selector located above the control
pad to adjust the driver or
passenger mirror. Then press the
control pad to move the mirror in the
desired direction.
See Power Mirrors 0 36
ii.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
ii.
The tilt wheel lever is located on the
left side of the steering column.
ii.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the wheel and pull the
lever toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The center mounted dome lamp
overhead comes on when a door is
opened. This lamp can also be
turned on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control clockwise.
For more information on interior
lighting, see:
.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 128
.
Courtesy Lamps 0 128
Exterior Lighting
Reading Lamps
The exterior lamp control is on the
The vehicle has reading lamps that
also act as the dome lamp. Press
the button near each lamp to turn
them on and off.
Map Lamps
The vehicle has map lamps on the
rearview mirror. Press the button
near each lamp to turn the map
lamps on and off.
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to the off position again will
turn the automatic headlamps or
DRL back on. For vehicles first sold
in Canada, the off position only
works when the vehicle is shifted
into the P (Park) position.
AUTO : Automatically operates the
headlamps and other exterior lamps
at normal brightness.
ii.
ii.
; : 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.
# : If equipped, turns on the fog
lamps.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 125
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
ii
0 126
.
Fog Lamps 0 128
ii
ii
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The lever is located on the left side
of the steering column.
8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then
release. Several wipes, hold the
band on
8 longer.
9 : Turns the windshield wipers off.
6 : Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
X : Slow wipes.
4 : Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer
Push the paddle
lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 87
L at the top of the
ii.
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Climate Controls
This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating,
cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these
systems.
Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls
In Brief 15
1. Fan Control
2. Outside Air
3. Recirculation
4. Air Delivery Mode Control
5. Rear Window Defogger
6. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
7. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
8. Air Conditioning
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Single Zone
1. Fan Control
2. Outside Air
3. Temperature Control
4. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Conditioning
See Climate Control Systems
ii.
0 156
5. Air Delivery Mode Control
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD (Base)
O : Press to turn the system on and
off. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume.
BAND : Press to choose between
FM1, FM2, AM, or SiriusXM
equipped) on the Radio with
CD (Base).
f : Select radio stations.
© SEEK or ¨ SEEK : Seek or scan
stations.
4 : For vehicles with RDS, press to
display additional text information
related to the current FM-RDS or
SiriusXM station; or CD, MP3,
or WMA song. If information is
available during SiriusXM or CD
playback, the song title information
displays on the top line of the
display and artist information
displays on the bottom line. When
information is not available, “No
Info” displays.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment 0 132
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the
vehicle has, radio stations are
stored as either favorites or presets.
®
(if
For radios with a FAV button, a
maximum of 36 stations can be
stored as favorites using the
six softkeys located below the radio
station frequency tabs and by using
the radio FAV button. Press FAV to
go through up to six pages of
ii.
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favorites, each having six favorite
stations available per page. Each
page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM
stations.
For radios without a FAV button, up
to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and
six AM), can be programmed on the
six numbered buttons.
See Operation 0 133
ii.
Setting the Clock
To set the time for the Radio with
CD (Base):
1. Press the
hour begins flashing on the
display. Press
and the minutes begin flashing
on the display.
2. To increase or decrease the
time, do one of the following
while the hours or minutes are
flashing:
.
.
.
H button until the
H a second time
Turn the
Press
Press
f knob.
¨ SEEK or © SEEK.
\ FWD or s REV.
3. Press the
H button again until
the clock display stops flashing
to set the currently displayed
time, or wait five seconds until
the flashing stops and the
current time displayed is
automatically set.
For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see Clock 0 89
Satellite Radio
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.
For more information, refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.)
.
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada)
See Satellite Radio 0 139
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input jack on the audio faceplate.
External devices such as iPods
MP3 players, etc. can be connected
to the auxiliary input jack using a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”
ii.
under Auxiliary Devices 0 148
Bluetooth
®
If equipped with a Bluetooth system,
it allows users with a
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle’s audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support
all functions. For more information,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and
Bluetooth 0 148
ii.
ii.
®
,
ii.
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Steering Wheel Controls
c / x : Press to go to the
previous radio station stored as a
favorite, the next track if a CD is
playing, reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.
SRCE : Press to choose between
the radio, CD, and auxiliary
input jack.
+
e − e : Press to increase or
decrease volume.
¨ : Press to go to the next radio
station while in AM, FM, or XM.
Press to go to the next track or
If equipped, these controls are
located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
chapter while sourced to the CD.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls 0 86
w : Press to go to the next radio
station stored as a favorite, or the
next track if a CD is playing.
b / g : Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with
the OnStar
if equipped.
®
or Bluetooth systems,
Cruise Control
J : Press to turn cruise control on
ii.
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.
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[ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 186
ii.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets
which can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cell
phone or MP3 player.
On vehicles with a center console,
one outlet is located inside the
center floor console and two outlets
are located at the front of the
console bin under the instrument
panel.
On vehicles without a center
console, two are located under the
climate controls and another outlet
for the rear seat passengers is at
the rear of the center front seat.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 90
ii.
Universal Remote System
Vehicles with the Universal Remote
System will have these buttons
located in the headliner.
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
transmitter. Because of the steps
involved, it may be helpful to have
another person assist with
programming the transmitter.
See Universal Remote System
ii.
0 119
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) which limits wheel
spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn traction control off, press
and release the TCS/ESC
button
Y on the instrument
panel. The appropriate Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. See Ride
Control System Messages
0 111
ii.
.
Press and release the TCS/ESC
button
Y again to turn on
traction control.
.
To turn off both TCS and ESC,
press and hold the TCS/ESC
button
Y on the instrument
panel until
g illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 111
.
Press and release the TCS/ESC
button
Y again to turn on both
ii.
systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 184
ii.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
In Brief 21
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 0 168
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 System
ii.
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays a DIC message when
it is necessary 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, display OIL
LIFE REMAINING. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 104
ii.
2. Press and hold the Set/Reset
button on the DIC for more
than five seconds. The oil life
will change to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 206
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 FlexFuel
0 190
ii. For all other vehicles, use
only the unleaded gasoline
described under Fuel 0 188
ii.
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.
.
Always follow posted speed
ii.
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 30
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 36
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 34
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, 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.
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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
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The ignition key and key rings, and
RKE transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together as a
system to reduce the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition
key has a small hole to allow
attachment of the provided key ring.
It is important that any replacement
ignition keys have a small hole. See
your dealer if a replacement key is
required.
The combination and size of the
rings that came with your keys were
specifically selected for your
vehicle. The rings are connected to
the key like two links of a chain to
reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN
position. Do not add any additional
items to the ring attached to the
ignition key. Attach additional items
only to the second ring, and limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.
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Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key can be used for the ignition
and the driver door. If the vehicle is
a taxi model, the key can also be
used in the trunk.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key
in a vehicle lock, inspect the key
blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If you are locked out of your vehicle,
contact Roadside Assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program
ii for more information.
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With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 299
ii.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
ii.
0 295
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
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.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter functions work
up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25
ii.
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Pressing
Q may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 33
K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock
the driver door. If
again within five seconds, all
remaining doors unlock. The interior
lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on. If enabled through the
DIC, the parking lamps flash twice
With Remote Start Shown, Without
Remote Start Similar
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) :
If equipped, press to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 27
ii.
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the
parking lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled
through the DIC, the horn chirps
when
Q is pressed again within
five seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 114
ii.
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 114
Pressing
K on the RKE transmitter
disarms the content theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33
ii.
V (Remote Trunk Release) :
Press and hold for about
one second to open the trunk. The
transmission must be in P (Park).
L (Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm) : Press and release to
locate the vehicle. The turn signal
lamps flash and the horn sounds
three times. Press and hold
more than two seconds to activate
the panic alarm. The turn signal
K is pressed
lamps flash and the horn sounds
repeatedly for 30 seconds. The
ii.
alarm turns off when the ignition is
turned to ON/RUN or
L is pressed
again. The ignition must be in
LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm
to work.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
ii.
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters programmed to it. See
your dealer to program new
transmitters.
L for
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Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
Key and Lock Messages 0 110
additional information.
ii for
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object, such as a flat
head screwdriver.
.
Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
parting line of the
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
transmitter. Do not insert
the tool too far. Stop as
soon as resistance is felt.
.
Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing down. Replace with
a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that allows you to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger.
When the remote start system is
active and the vehicle has an
automatic climate control system, it
will automatically regulate the inside
temperature. Normal operation of
these systems will return after the
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view when
doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting
of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature
if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25
ii.
/ (Remote Start) : This button will
be on the RKE transmitter if you
have remote start.
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To start the vehicle using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
immediately press and hold
Q, then
/
for at least four seconds or until
the vehicle's turn signal lamps
flash. The doors will lock.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps turn on and
remain on while the engine is
running.
The remote start feature provides
two separate starts per ignition
cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time, or one start
with a time extension. The first start
must expire or be canceled to get
two separate 10-minute starts.
If it is the first remote start since the
vehicle has been driven, repeat the
previous steps, while the engine is
still running, to extend the engine
running time by 10 minutes from the
time you repeat the steps for remote
starting. The remote start running
time can be extended one time and
30 seconds after the first remote
start.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the key
to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
The engine will shut off
automatically after 10 minutes,
unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle's key is inserted
into the ignition switch and turned to
ON/RUN.
To manually shut off a remote start,
do any of the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the ignition switch out of
LOCK/OFF and then back to
LOCK/OFF.
After the engine has been started
two times, or one time with a time
extension, the vehicle's ignition
must be turned to ON/RUN using
the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
/ until the
See Ignition Positions 0 172
ii for
information regarding the ignition
positions on your vehicle.
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if any of the follow
occur:
.
The vehicle's key is in the
ignition.
.
The vehicle's hood is open.
.
The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.
The check engine light is on.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 98
.
The engine coolant temperature
ii.
is too high.
.
The oil pressure is low.
.
The content theft-deterrent alarm
has been activated.
.
Two remote vehicle starts,
or one start with a time
extension, have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
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Door Locks
Warning
{
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
From the outside, use the key in the
driver door or use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
lock and unlock the vehicle. From
the inside, use the manual or power
door locks.
To lock or unlock the driver side
door from the outside with the key,
insert the key and turn it clockwise
or counterclockwise.
To lock or unlock the door from the
inside, push or pull the manual
lock knob.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is located
on both front doors next to the door
handle.
Press the top of the switch to unlock
all doors or press the bottom of the
switch to lock all doors.
If the vehicle has the optional
content theft-deterrent system and it
is armed, the power door lock
switches will be disabled. You must
use the RKE transmitter or the key
to unlock the doors when the
system is armed. See Vehicle Alarm
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