Chevrolet Impala Police 2012 User Manual

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2012 Chevrolet Impala Police Package M
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Airbag System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .3-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . .9-1
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . ..10-1
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-2
Special Equipment
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
SEO Standard Options . . . . . . . 15-2
SEO Available Options . . . . . .15-11
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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ii 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.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20864991 A First Printing
The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limitedfor Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
©
2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com
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Using this Supplement

This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of this supplement. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the supplement, and the page number where you will find it.
Introduction iii
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iv Introduction
2 NOTES
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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Specific Cylinder Unit for
Single Key - Random Code
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks

Specific Cylinder Unit for Single Key - Random Code System

If the vehicles are equipped with one of these options, the entire fleet of vehicle locks can be operated with one key.
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SEO 6E2-Specific Fleet Key Code
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SEO 6E8-Specific Fleet Key Code
The vehicle will be equipped with a standard production random key code if one of the optional fleet codes was not ordered.
For specific key code information, contact your dealer.
The vehicle will be equipped with a key cylinder in the ignition lock, the driver door, and trunk lid. Remote keyless entry (RKE) is a standard feature and operates all other doors and the trunk lid. Six additional RKE transmitters may have been ordered with your vehicle. See your dealer for additional information regarding availability of more RKE units for the vehicle.
The RKE transmitter for the police vehicle has the vehicle locator/panic alarm button disabled. The horn will not sound and the exterior lights will not flash when the button is pressed.
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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming – SEO AMF
Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle.
Up to eight transmitters may be programmed to the RKE on police package equipped vehicles. The first four transmitters are given the position of #1 - #4 in the RKE. Any further transmitters will also be assigned to position #4.
Verify that the proper transmitters are learned to the vehicle. Do not learn a transmitter with a remote start button to a vehicle that does not have remote start.
For the proper procedure to be used for learning transmitters, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 54.
Trunk Lid Keylock Cylinder
The vehicle has a keylock cylinder in the trunk lid.
If the vehicle is equipped with the theft-deterrent system (Option UA6), an audible alarm will occur when the key is used to open the trunk instead of the remote keyless entry (key fob). See your dealer to disable the audible alarm.
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Seats and Restraints

Airbag System

Questions and Answers About
Airbags and Specialty Law
Enforcement Vehicles . . . . . . . 3-1
Notices for Customer Installed
Equipment . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 3-4
Airbag Deployment
Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Airbag System

Questions and Answers About Airbags and Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles

Q: Can equipment such as radar
devices, video cameras, and radio trees be mounted in a specialty vehicle equipped with a right front passenger frontal airbag?
A: Yes, but care must be taken
to properly mount the equipment outside of the airbag deployment zone.
Q: What is the airbag
deployment zone?
A: The term deployment zone
describes the space an airbag takes up when fully inflated. Airbags need room to work properly, and anything in the deployment zone” — such as improperly mounted equipment can greatly affect the performance of the airbag.
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WARNING
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Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. No objects, such as shotguns, should be placed over or near the airbag covers. Equipment mounted too close to an inflating airbag could break and become a dangerous projectile in a crash, causing injury to the vehicle's occupants. Also, an object too close to an inflating airbag could prevent the airbag from operating properly. If this ever happens, the airbag would not be able to protect occupants the way it was designed to. To help prevent injury and to allow the airbag to perform as it was designed, do not mount equipment inside the airbag deployment zone.
Q: How can I identify the airbag
deployment zonein my vehicle?
A: See Airbag Deployment
Diagrams on page 35 for more information. The diagrams provide the approximate dimensions of the deployment zonesfor your specialty vehicle. Before doing any service work, including the installation of any equipment, consult the appropriate service manual.
Q: Is it possible to shield
equipment so it does not interfere with airbag deployment?
A: While shielding may protect
certain equipment from being damaged or dislodged, it may also negatively affect how an airbag inflates. Therefore, we cannot recommend the placement of any equipment in the deployment zone, even when shielding.
Q: Can the installation of push
bumpers on the front end of the vehicle affect the deployment of the airbag?
A: General Motors is not aware of
adverse effects during crash events from the many push bumpers that have been installed on GM police vehicles. Because there are many styles of push bumpers available with varying crash characteristics, installation of push bumpers may or may not affect deployment timing of the airbags. Push bumpers should be mounted to avoid modifying the vehicle structure and interfering with the front airbag sensors mounted on the upper radiator support cross member.
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Two front impact sensors are installed in GM vehicles. Do not relocate of disconnect the front sensors. The location and orientation of the front sensors are critical for correct operation of the airbag system. Avoid mounting components on or near the sensors. Push bumper styles with vertical pushing members that are in fore-aft alignment with the front airbag sensors are not recommended.
Q: Is there anything I might add
to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that
change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedures in the owner manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedurein the owner manual Index.
The service manual has information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. See Service Publications Ordering Informationin the owner manual.
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Notices for Customer Installed Equipment

Read the following notices before installing equipment on the specialty vehicle.
Notice: GM-approved service procedures must be followed to remove and reinstall the instrument panel to the pad in order to ensure proper airbag deployment.
Notice: Equipment mounted to the instrument panel top pad must not exceed 8.0 lb (3.6 kg).
Notice: In order not to restrict upward movement of the driver's side instrument panel top pad when the airbag deploys, equipment should be securely mounted only to the top pad.
Notice: Do not place equipment on the passenger's side of the instrument panel top pad because the edge of it rises when the airbag deploys.
Notice: Do not mount equipment on the passenger side of the instrument panel top pad deployment zone. Equipment should not be mounted on or around the passenger airbag opening because of a deploying airbag. To allow the airbag to perform as it was designed, do not mount equipment inside the airbag deployment zone.
Notice: Passenger airbag contacts inside rearview mirror at the beginning of deployment. Video cameras and other small equipment should be securely mounted outside the airbag zone.
Notice: The police vehicle has roof-rail airbags. Do not mount a security barrier such that the ends of the barrier or brackets are within the roof-rail deployment zones.
Notice: Avoid installing wiring for roof-rail emergency lighting or radio antennas that may restrict the proper deployment of the roof-rail airbags.
Notice: The police vehicle has seatmounted side impact airbags for the driver and passenger front seat positions. Restricting the cover from opening prevents proper deployment of the seatmounted side impact airbag. Do not cover or restrict the seatmounted side impact airbag cover located on the outboard side of the seatback.
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Airbag Deployment Diagrams

Top View of Instrument Panel and Approximate Deployment Area of the Airbag Zone
A. Shift Selector Arc B. Driver Side Door C. Front of Steering Wheel
(In Maximum Downward Position)
D. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone E. Driver Centerline
(Also See Side View) F. Vehicle Centerline G. Inside Rearview Mirror H. Passenger Centerline
(Also See Side View)
I. Passenger Airbag
Deployment Zone J. Approximate Maximum
Dimension of Inflated Airbag K. Passenger Side Door L. Rear Edge of Instrument Panel
Top Pad M. Zone from Instrument Panel Top
to Windshield
See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 34 for more information.
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E. Passenger Seat in Foremost
Position
F. Passenger Seat in Rearmost
Position
See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 34 for more information.
Side View of Driver Side
Airbag Deployment Zone –
Centerline of Driver
A. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone
B. Top of Windshield
C. Front of Steering Wheel
(Maximum Downward Position)
D. Top of Instrument Panel
See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 34 for more information.
Side View of Passenger Side
Airbag Deployment Zone –
Centerline of Passenger
A. Passenger Airbag
Deployment Zone
B. Top of Windshield
C. Inside Rearview Mirror
D. Top of Instrument Panel
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Roof Rail and Seatmounted Side Impact Airbags Maximum
Deployment Zone – Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
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F. Seatmounted Side Impact
Airbag Deployment Zone
G. Door Handle Front End
H. Groove in Front Door Armrest
I. Pillar Trim
J. Approximate Shape of
Deployed Airbag at
Maximum Size
K. Bottom of Deployment Zone
L. Bottom of Door Windows
See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 34 for more information.
A. Top of Deployment Zone –
Along Roof Rail at Edge of Headliner
B. Airbag Inflator Location on
Sail Panel
C. Back of Deployment Zone –
At Rear of Quarter Window
D. Front of Deployment Zone –
At Front of Outside Mirror Patch
E. Forward Airbag Tether Line
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Roof Rail and Seatmounted Side Impact Airbags Driver and Passenger
Deployment Zones – View from Rear Seat
H. Bottom of Door Windows
I. Seatmounted Side Impact
Airbag Deployment Zone – Front Seat
J. Groove in Front Door Armrest
See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 34 for more information.
A. Edge of Headliner
B. Underside of Headliner
C. Roof Rail Airbag
Deployment Zone
D. Inner Center Pillar Trim
E. Headrest
F. Inner Door Pad
G. Seat Centerline
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Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 5-4
Vehicle Messages
Ride Control System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Instruments and Controls 5-1
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5-2 Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Instrument Cluster

English Certified Cluster, Metric Similar
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The words CERTIFIED SPEEDOMETER will flash in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display for approximately two seconds when the engine is started. The DIC can be set to display digital vehicle speed while the vehicle is being driven. See your owner manual for more information on the DIC.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Press and briefly hold the ESC OFF button to turn off the ESC system; the ESC OFF light comes on and a message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Ride Control System Messages on page 54 for more information.
If the TCS/ESC system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS/ESC system and the indicator light turns off.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 92, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 93 for more
information.
Performance Mode
When the ESC OFF button is pressed, th ESC OFF light comes on and PERFORMANCE MODE displays in the DIC.
The traction control system is still active, but limited to driveline protection only. ESC is also active, but is limited to high-speed pursuit purposes.
See the owner manual for more information.
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Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Vehicle Information Menu Items
T (Vehicle Information): Press
this button to scroll through the following menu items:
Relearn Remote Key
To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). This display allows you to match the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to the vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter:
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press and hold the lock and
4. To match additional transmitters
5. To exit the programming mode,
T until PRESS TO
RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
V. REMOTE KEY
LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched.
at this time, repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF.

Vehicle Messages

Ride Control System Messages

PERFORMANCE MODE
This message displays when the ESC OFF button is pressed once. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 93 for more information.
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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Police Package and Special Service Package
The following exterior lighting features apply to vehicles first sold in the United States.
The vehicle has Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and an Automatic Headlamp System (AHS). The DRL and AHS can be turned to OFF with the headlamp switch when the transmission is in P (Park) and the engine is at idle. If the engine is not turned off, the DRL and AHS will remain OFF when the transmission is placed in gear. The vehicle may be driven with the lamps off for one ignition cycle.
The vehicle may have been built with SEO 9G8, DRL AND AHS DISABLE. This feature turns off DRL and AHS and requires manual control of the exterior lighting. See your dealer to restore the DRL and AHS to normal operation.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL and AHS can be turned off if the transmission is in P (Park). See the owner manual for more information.
Special Features
Police Package and Special Service Package
The following standard features are disabled in the Police Package and Special Service Package.
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Entry Lighting and Exit Lighting
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Remote Keyless Entry Feedback: Horn Beep and Lamps Flash
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Automatic Door Locking
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