2008 Chevrolet Impala Owners Manual

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When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-11 Information Provided by:(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-17. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Optikleen® Washer Solvent. 6-12 Usage Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Information Provided by:Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3.5L V6, 3.5LV6 Flexible Fuel and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 5.3L V8 Engine Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s – 22 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger’s-Driver’s – 22 inches (55.0 cm) 10350737 89017342 89017524 15284938 12591131 12571164 15941731 15941732 AC Delco Part Number A2962C PF61 PF48 CF132 41-100 41-985 — — 6-13 Information Provided by:Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 and 3.9 V6 Engines 5.3L V8 Engine 6-14 Information Provided by:Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-15 Information Provided by:Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-16 Information Provided by:Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-17 Information Provided by:Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Information Provided by:Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Scheduling Service Appointments .....................7-9 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-9 Collision Damage Repair ................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..........................7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ................................7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ................7-16 Event Data Recorders ...................................7-17 OnStar® ......................................................7-18 Navigation System ........................................7-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..............7-18 7-1 Information Provided by:Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (cid:129) Dealership name and location. (cid:129) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Information Provided by:Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may write to: The Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). 7-3 Information Provided by:Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:129) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:129) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. (cid:129) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. (cid:129) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 7-4 Information Provided by:(cid:129) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.com 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. 7-5 Information Provided by:Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. 7-6 The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872); (Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. Information Provided by:Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. and Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, and, in Canada only, up to a maximum coverage of $100. Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. Lock-out Service: Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you have an active OnStar® subscription. To ensure security, the driver must present personal identiﬁcation before lock-out service is provided. In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. (cid:129) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire in good condition, when equipped and properly inﬂated, is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start. Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. Please allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. 7-7 Information Provided by:(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) In the event of a warranty related Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance (Canada only): vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from the original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:129) Alternative Service (Canada only): There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:129) Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle (cid:129) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle (cid:129) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle (cid:129) Description of the problem 7-8 Information Provided by:(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 7-9 Information Provided by:Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. 7-10 Information Provided by:General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 7-11 Information Provided by:Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. 7-12 Information Provided by:(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. 7-13 Information Provided by:(cid:129) (cid:129) Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation. If it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington D.C., 20590 You can obtain information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Information Provided by:Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 7-15 Information Provided by:Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-16 Information Provided by:Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. 7-17 Information Provided by:OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar® and you subscribe to the OnStar® services, please refer to the OnStar® Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-38 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. 7-18 Information Provided by:A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-67 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-98 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-22 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-22 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-32 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-31 Airbag System ................................................ 1-54 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........ 1-60 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-59 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-57 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................ 1-67 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-60 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-62 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-66 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-60 Antenna, Backglass ......................................... 3-88 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .......................................... 3-88 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ................ 3-35 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-95 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-93 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-94 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-91 Finish Care ................................................. 5-94 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-96 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 5-92 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-90 Leather ...................................................... 5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-96 Tires .......................................................... 5-96 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-97 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-93 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-93 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-95 Appointments, Scheduling Service ....................... 7-9 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-21 Audio System ................................................. 3-66 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-86 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 3-88 Radio Reception .......................................... 3-87 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-67 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-85 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-88 Information Provided by:Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-69 Automatic Door Lock ....................................... 2-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-26 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-88 Battery .......................................................... 5-42 Electric Power Management .......................... 3-19 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-20 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Brakes .......................................................... 5-39 System Warning Light .................................. 3-34 Braking ........................................................... 4-3 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-47 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-48 Bulb Replacement (cont.) License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-51 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-52 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................. 5-50 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-71 Calibration ..................................................... 3-49 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-103 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-13, 2-34, 4-16, 4-27 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-93 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-80 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-48 Center Seat ..................................................... 1-8 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-76 Charging System Light .................................... 3-34 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-39 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-96 Information Provided by:Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-41 Older Children ............................................. 1-31 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ........................ 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-50 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-21 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-95 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-94 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-91 Finish Care ................................................. 5-94 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-92 Interior ....................................................... 5-90 Leather ...................................................... 5-92 Tires .......................................................... 5-96 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-93 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-93 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-95 Climate Control System ................................... 3-22 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-25 Clock ............................................................ 3-67 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-89 Compass ....................................................... 3-49 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-18 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-49 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-38 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-37 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25 Cooling System .............................................. 5-32 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-17 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-43 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-48 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-5 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Information Provided by:Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ...................................................... 3-16 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... 3-18 Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... 3-18 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-15 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-11 DIC Compass ................................................. 3-49 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-80 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17 Door Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-12 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-44 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-44 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-60 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-52 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-13 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-14 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-14 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-15 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-13 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-20 Winter ........................................................ 4-16 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-99 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-99 Power Windows and Other Power Options ......... 5-99 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-100 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-99 ................................. 4-7 Electronic Stability Control Information Provided by:Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-22 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-39 Coolant ...................................................... 5-26 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-37 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-34 Oil ............................................................. 5-17 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-31 Overheating ................................................ 5-29 Running While Parked .................................. 2-34 Starting ...................................................... 2-23 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-17 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-30 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-22 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-96 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-77 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-78 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-87 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-24 Power Steering ........................................... 5-37 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-38 Fog Lamp Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-42 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-8 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-12 Filling the Tank ........................................... 5-10 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-9 Gage ......................................................... 3-43 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-99 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-100 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-99 Information Provided by:G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-38 Fuel .......................................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-29 Tachometer ................................................. 3-29 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-41 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-48 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-47 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-99 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-47 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ................................................... 3-16 Delayed ..................................................... 3-15 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Headlamps (cont.) Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-48 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-22 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-43 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-14 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-15 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-22 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-61 Instrument Panel Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness .................................................. 3-17 Cluster ....................................................... 3-28 Information Provided by:J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-55 Lamps Courtesy .................................................... 3-17 Dome ........................................................ 3-17 Mirror Reading ............................................ 3-19 Reading ..................................................... 3-19 Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-29 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-24 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-41 License Plate Lamps ....................................... 5-51 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-31 Antilock Brake System Warning ..................... 3-35 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-34 Light (cont.) Charging System ......................................... 3-34 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-43 Electronic StabiliTrak® Control Indicator ........... 3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-37 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-42 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-43 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-39 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-42 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-32 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-30 Security ..................................................... 3-42 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-36 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-36 Delayed Entry ............................................. 3-18 Delayed Exit ............................................... 3-18 Entry ......................................................... 3-17 Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-18 Lighting Lights Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-21 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Information Provided by:Locks Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-12 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-39 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-3 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual, Using .................................................... iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-52 Mirror Reading Lamps ..................................... 3-19 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ..... 2-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-35 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-37 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ....................... 2-37 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-37 MP3 ............................................................. 3-80 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Information Provided by:O Odometer ...................................................... 3-29 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-11 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-17 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-42 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-20 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-38 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-42 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-25 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-20 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-37 Power Heated Mirrors .................................. 2-37 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 5-31 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-96 Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-18 Park Brake .................................................... 2-30 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-30 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-32 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-26 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-62 Passing ......................................................... 4-11 PASS-Key® III+ .............................................. 2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ................................ 2-20 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4 Power Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Electrical System ......................................... 5-99 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-23 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-37 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Pressure Cap ................................................. 5-29 Information Provided by:Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-17 Navigation System ....................................... 7-18 OnStar ....................................................... 7-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............... 2-12 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...................................................... 7-18 Radios .......................................................... 3-66 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-69 Radios Reception ................................................... 3-87 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-67 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-85 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-19 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-48 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-48 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ..................................................... 2-36 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-36 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-35 10 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-26 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..................................................... 2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-79 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-52 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-15 General Motors ........................................... 7-15 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-68 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-69 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-20 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-34 Information Provided by:S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-30 Care of ...................................................... 5-93 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Lap Belt ..................................................... 1-29 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-24 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-29 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Center Seat .................................................. 1-8 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-50 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-47 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-50 Security Light ................................................. 3-42 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-5 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ..... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-39 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ....................... 7-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-66 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-96 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-32 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-89 Installing .................................................... 5-81 Removing ................................................... 5-79 Storing ....................................................... 5-87 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-103 Speedometer .................................................. 3-29 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-8 StabiliTrak® Control Indicator Light, Electronic ...... 3-36 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-23 Steering .......................................................... 4-9 11 Information Provided by:Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-86 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-48 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-49 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-48 Glove Box .................................................. 2-48 Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-48 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-48 Sunglasses Storage Compartment .................. 2-48 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-20 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-49 Tachometer .................................................... 3-29 Taillamps Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 5-50 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-36 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-85 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-18 PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-20 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-67 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-38 Tires ............................................................. 5-54 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-95 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-71 Chains ....................................................... 5-76 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-78 Cleaning .................................................... 5-96 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-89 Different Size .............................................. 5-72 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-77 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-61 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-68 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-81 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-64 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-63 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-87 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-55 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-74 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-74 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-70 12 Information Provided by:Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-26 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-27 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-26 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-36 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-24 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Trunk ............................................................ 2-13 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-73 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-41 Operation ................................................... 2-42 Using this Manual ............................................... iii Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-21 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-60 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-98 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-98 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-25 Visors ........................................................... 2-17 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-27 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-52 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-74 Different Size .............................................. 5-72 Replacement ............................................... 5-74 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-40 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 13 Information Provided by:Windshield Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-38 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-52 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-95 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-99 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-16 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-84 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-88 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 Information Provided by:2008 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-10 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-31 Airbag System ......................................... 1-54 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-68 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Windows ................................................. 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-21 Mirrors .................................................... 2-35 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-38 Universal Home Remote System .................. 2-41 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-48 Sunroof .................................................. 2-49 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-22 ........ 3-27 .................. 3-44 ....................................... 3-66 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-26 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-12 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-47 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-52 Tires ...................................................... 5-54 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-90 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-98 Electrical System ...................................... 5-98 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-103 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-14 ........... 7-16 Index .................................................................1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Maintenance Schedule Information Provided by:GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the IMPALA Emblem, and the name IMPALA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not have all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15863019 A First Printing ©2007 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Information Provided by:Using this Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is 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. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. We tell you what the hazard is and what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. 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.” iii Information Provided by:Vehicle 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, gage, or indicator. Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv Information Provided by:Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Seats ................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-3 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-3 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4 Head Restraints .............................................1-7 Center Seat ...................................................1-8 Rear Seats .......................................................1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ...................................1-8 Safety Belts ...................................................1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-29 Lap Belt ......................................................1-29 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-30 Child Restraints .............................................1-31 Older Children ..............................................1-31 Infants and Young Children ............................1-34 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-37 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..................................................1-41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ....................................1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ..........................1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................1-50 Airbag System ...............................................1-54 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-57 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-59 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-60 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-60 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-60 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-62 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-66 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-67 Restraint System Check ..................................1-68 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-68 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-69 1-1 Information Provided by:Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Information Provided by:Power Seats Your driver’s seat may have power reclining seatbacks. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4 for more information. Manual Lumbar Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar, Power Seat Control, and Power Recline shown If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:129) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. (cid:129) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar shown On vehicles with manual lumbar, the lever is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat near the front of the seat cushion. Lift up on the lever repeatedly to increase lumbar support. Push down on the lever repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. 1-3 Information Provided by:Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons that control temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are located on the climate control panel. See Climate Control System on page 3-22. Press the button once to warm the seat to a high temperature. Both lights below the heated seat symbol will come on. Press the button a second time to reduce the seat to a lower temperature. The bottom light will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. The heated seat feature will need to be turned on each time the ignition is turned off and back on again. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-4 Information Provided by:Power Reclining Seatback Passenger’s Seat with Manual Recline and Power Seat Control shown To operate a manual reclining seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, 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 an upright position, do the following: 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. Driver’s Seat with Manual Lumbar, Power Seat Control, and Power Recline shown The driver’s seat may have a power reclining seatback. The control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion rear of the horizontal power seat control. (cid:129) Press control rearward to recline the seatback. (cid:129) Press control forward to raise the seatback. 1-5 Information Provided by:{CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 Information Provided by:Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint

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