2008 chevrolet impala getknow

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

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4Setting the Compass . . . . . . . . . .6

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Head Curtain Side Airbags . . . . . .7OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORTSeat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Shoulder Belt HeightAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Preventing Window Fogging . . .10Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ENTERTAINMENTAudio System Features . . . . . . .10Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . .12XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .13Bose Premium SoundSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Audio Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONVENIENCERemote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .14Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .16Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .16

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

Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCEAntilock Brake System . . . . . . . .18Traction Control System . . . . . . .18StabiliTrak Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .18Securing the Gas Cap . . . . . . . . .19FlexFuel (E85) Yellow Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Resetting the Engine Oil LifeSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20


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Getting to Know Your Impala2

A. Air OutletsB. Remote Trunk Release

ButtonC. Turn Signal/

Multifunction LeverD. Instrument Panel

ClusterE. Hazard Warning

Flashers ButtonF. Driver InformationCenter Controls

G. Passenger AirbagStatus Indicator

H. Audio SystemI. Exterior Lamps ControlJ. Instrument Panel

Brightness ControlK. Traction Control ButtonL. Tilt Steering Wheel

LeverM. Cruise ControlN. Hood Release

O. HornP. Audio Steering

Wheel Controls(if equipped)

Q. Ignition SwitchR. Climate ControlsS. Accessory Power

Outlets

T. Shift LeverU. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel


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Your vehicles instrument

panel is equipped with thiscluster or one similar to it.The instrument panelcluster includes these keyfeatures:

A. TachometerB. SpeedometerC. Engine Coolant

Temperature GaugeD. Fuel GaugeE. Cruise Control Set

LightF. Traction Control

System Warning Light

G. Tire Pressure Light

H. Driver InformationCenter Display/Odometer

I. Safety Belt ReminderLight

J. Airbag Readiness LightK. Antilock Brake System

Warning Light

L. Security LightM. Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (Check EngineLight)

Note: The instrumentpanel cluster is designedto let you know aboutmany important aspects ofyour vehicles operation.It is important to readyour Owner Manual andbecome familiar with theinformation being relayedto you by the lights,

gauges and indicators,as well as what action canbe taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster


A B C D E

F G H I J K L M


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(Vehicle Information): Use thisbutton to display the oil life, displayunits, tire pressure and tire pressuresystem programming (if equipped),

compass zone and calibration(if equipped) and Remote KeylessEntry programming.

(Customization): Use this button tocustomize certain vehicle features toyour preference.

(Set/Reset): Use this button to setor reset trip/fuel and vehicle information

as well as acknowledge DIC messages.Vehicle Customization Settings

To customize features:

1. Press the (Customization) buttonuntil FEATURE SETTINGS isdisplayed.

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

3. Press the button to display avail-able customization features.

4. With the desired customization fea-ture displayed, press the buttonto access the feature settings.

5. Press the button to scroll throughthe available settings.

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

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

Customization features include:

Display Language (DIC informationdisplay languages)

English (default)

French

Spanish


Driver Information Center

Your vehicles Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-cle warning messages and vehicle fea-ture customization. The DIC messageswill be shown on your instrument panelcluster display. The DIC display alsoshows the outside air temperature andcompass direction (if equipped).

To operate the DIC, the ignition switchmust be on. The DIC is controlledthrough the following four buttons locat-ed on the right side of the instrumentpanel cluster:

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

play the odometer, trip odometers, fuelrange, average economy, instantaneouseconomy, Active Fuel Management

indicator (if equipped) and averagespeed.


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Auto Door Unlock (Automaticallyunlocks the vehicle doors)

Off

Driver at Key Out Driver in Park

All at Key Out

All in Park (default)

No Change

Remote Door Lock (Feedback fromRKE locking)

Off

Lights Only

Horn Only

Horn & Lights (default)

No Change

Remote Door Unlock (Feedback fromRKE unlocking)

Lights Off

Lights On (default) No Change

Exit Lighting (Amount of time theexterior lamps remain on after exiting)

Off

30 Seconds (default)

1 Minute

2 Minutes No Change

Approach Lighting (Lights turn onwhen RKE is pressed)

On (default)

Off

No Change

Chime Volume (Adjust the volumelevel)

Normal (default)

Loud

No Change

Remote Start (Enable RemoteVehicle Start)

On (default)

Off No Change

Factory Settings (Sets all features tothe factory default)

Restore All (default)

Do Not Restore

Warnings and Messages

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

To acknowledge a message and clear itfrom the display, press any of the DICbuttons. Some urgent messages cannotbe cleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscrip-

tion and your Check Engine light or anyother warning message appears, pressthe blue OnStar button to speak to anOnStar Advisor. In many vehicles,OnStar Advisors can access certaindiagnostic information and can tell youhow serious the problem is and whatyou should do about it.


Note: Your vehicles warnings and mes-sages provide critical information that canprevent damage to your vehicle. Reviewyour Owner Manual to become familiarwith the information displayed and theaction required.


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SAFETY & SECURITY

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter includes the following functions:

(Remote Start) (if equipped): Thisfeature can be used to start the enginefrom outside the vehicle. (See RemoteVehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock allthe doors. If enabled through the DIC,

the parking lamps will flash once and/orthe horn will chirp to indicate locking hasoccurred.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlockthe drivers door. Press it again withinfive seconds and all remaining doors willunlock. If enabled through the DIC, theparking lamps will flash once to indicate

unlocking has occurred.(Trunk Release): Press and holdthis button to unlatch the trunk lid. Youcan open the trunk with the transmitterwhen the vehicle is in Park.

Remote Keyless Entry

The trunk may also be opened using theTrunk Release button located on the leftside of the instrument panel.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press this button to locate your vehicle.The turn signal lamps will flash and thehorn will sound three times. Press andhold this button to activate the alarm.The horn will sound and the headlampswill flash for two minutes. Press the but-ton again to cancel the panic alarm.


For your safety, your vehicle is pro-grammed at the factory to lock all doorsautomatically when all doors are closed,the ignition is on and the shift leveris moved out of Park. This feature

cannot be disabled; however, you cancustomize the unlock features by usingthe Driver Information Center.


Automatic Door Locks

To adjust for compass variance whentraveling on a long-distance trip or to

calibrate the compass, follow the proce-dures in the DIC section of your OwnerManual.


Setting the Compass

Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal airbag, and a passen-

ger airbag status indicator located onthe instrument panel center stack.

Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator


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Head Curtain Side Airbags

Note: It is recommended that children notbe placed in the front passenger seat,even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be secured in

a rear seat, including an infant riding in arear-facing infant seat, a child riding in aforward-facing child seat or an older childriding in a booster seat.

The head curtain side airbags arelocated in the ceiling above the sidewindows.


The OnStar system provides in-vehiclesafety, security and phone services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including Advanced Automatic Crash

Notification, Automatic Notification ofAirbag Deployment and RoadsideAssistance. These services are easilyaccessed through the three OnStar but-tons in your vehicle.

OnStar-equipped vehicles also have theability to deliver driving directions to youautomatically using OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation. OnStar Advisors can send a

planned route to your vehicle and, asyou approach a turn, the directions playover your vehicles speakers.

OnStar

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

COMFORT

Manual Seatback Adjustment

Lift the rear-mounted lever on theoutboard side of the seat cushionand move the seatback to the desiredposition; then release the lever.

Lumbar Adjustment (if equipped)

Adjust lumbar support using the front-mounted lever on the outboard side of

Adjust lumbar support using the front-mounted lever on the outboard side ofthe seat cushion. Ratchet the lever up toincrease support or down to decreasesupport.

Seat Adjustments

For more information about OnStar fea-tures, refer to the OnStar Owners Guideand enclosed audio CD located in yourglove box.



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The heated front seat controls arelocated on the instrument panel with theclimate controls.

The seats feature a high and low heatsetting.

High Setting

Press the button once to turn on the

heated seat. It will heat to the highsetting (two indicator lights).

Low Setting

Press the button again to turn on theseat to the low setting (one indicatorlight).

Heated Seats (if equipped)

The steering wheel can be adjustedup or down using the tilt wheel leverlocated on the left side of the steeringcolumn.

Tilt Steering Wheel

The shoulder belt can be adjusted to theheight that is right for you. Push the but-tons (A) on the sides of the adjuster tomove it down. Push up on the belt guide(B) to move it up. Once in a comfortableposition, try to move the height adjusterto make sure it is locked in place.


Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment

B

A

Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped)

Use the horizontal control (A) on theoutboard side of the seat cushion tomove the seat forward or rearward. Onthe drivers seat, also use the control toraise or lower the front or rear of theseat cushion.

Power Seatback Adjustment(if equipped)

Use the vertical control (B) on the out-board side of the seat cushion to reclineor raise the seatback.


Off

Press the button a third time to turnoff the heated seat.


A

B


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The climate controls include the follow-ing functions:

(Fan): Turn the fan control knob toincrease or decrease fan speed.

(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Offposition to turn the system off.

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The power outside rearview mirrors canbe adjusted using the controls locatedon the drivers door.

Use the bottom switch to select thedriver-side or passenger-side mirror; andthen use the control pad to adjust theselected mirror up, down or side to side.The mirror will move only when thecontrol pad is in the 12, 3, 6 or 9 oclockposition. Move the selector switch to thecenter position when not adjusting either

mirror.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Power Mirror Controls

Climate Controls

Uplevel system shown

(Air Conditioning): Press thisbutton to turn the air conditioning systemon or off.

(Outside Air): Press this button toallow outside air to circulate through thevehicle.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate inside air through thevehicle. This mode keeps outside airfrom entering the vehicle.

Temperature Control: Rotate the knobor thumbwheels (if equipped) to raise orlower the temperature setting(s).

Airflow Modes

Turn the airflow control knob to changethe direction of the airflow. The knob canbe positioned between two modes for awide range of airflow adjustments.

(Vent): This mode directs air to theinstrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): This mode directs air tothe instrument panel outlets and flooroutlets.

(Floor): This mode directs most ofthe air to the floor outlets and someair to the side window outlets andwindshield.

(Defog): This mode directs air tothe windshield and floor outlets.

(Defrost): This mode directs mostof the air to the windshield and some airto the side window outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthis button to activate the rear windowdefogger. The defogger will shut offautomatically after about 20 minutes.


To tilt the wheel, hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever toward you.Then adjust the wheel to a comfortableposition and release the lever to lock

the wheel in place.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


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Auxiliary Input Jack:A portable audioplayer (such as an iPod or MP3 player)can be connected to the auxiliary input

jack located on the radio. Press the

CD/AUX button to begin playing audiofrom the portable player over the vehiclespeakers. To optimize speaker volume,fully increase the volume level of theportable player.

Setting Favorite Stations(if equipped)

Before setting your favorite stations,

shift the vehicle into Park.

You can set up to six pages of anycombination (AM, FM, or XM, ifequipped) of favorite radio stations, withup to six stations stored on each page.

To set the number of favorite stationpages:

1. Press the MENU button to display theradio setup menu.

2. Press the pushbutton located belowthe FAV 16 label on the radio display.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

Note: Choosing to engage in extendedsearching for specific audio stations orsongs by using buttons and knobs orto give extended attention to entertain-ment tasks can lead you to look awayfrom the road frequently or for prolongedperiods, which may cause you to missseeing things on the road that you need

to see. Avoid engaging in extendedsearching for specific items while driving.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

To store favorite stations:

1. Tune in the desired radio station.

2. Press the FAV button to display thepage where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.

Setting the Time

To set the time:

1. Press the (Clock) button. Or, ifequipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;and then press the pushbutton locat-ed under the clock option label. TheHR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will

appear on the display.2. Press the pushbutton under any of

the labels to be changed.

3. Press the pushbutton again, theright SEEK arrow or FWD button toincrease the numbers. Press theleft SEEK arrow or REV button todecrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase ordecrease the numbers of the selectedlabel.

4. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.


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Setting the Speed CompensatedVolume

With Speed Compensated Volume, theradio automatically adjusts the volumeto compensate for road noise as vehiclespeed changes.

To set Speed Compensated Volume:

1. Set the radio volume to the desiredlevel.

2. Press the MENU button to display theradio setup menu.

3. Press the pushbutton located belowthe Auto Volume label on the radiodisplay.

4. Press the pushbutton under thedesired setting (Off, Low, Medium orHigh) to select the level of compensa-tion. For the Bose system, the set-tings are On and Off.

5. The compensation will be setonce the display times out after10 seconds.

Playing MP3 Files (if equipped)

Your audio system has MP3 file play-back capability. A CD-R containing MP3audio tracks will play automatically wheninserted into the CD player. An MP3label will be displayed.

Radio Data System

When you tune to a Radio Data System(RDS) station, the station name or callletters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. Depending on the RDSstation, additional text information maybe available by pressing the(Information) button.

RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. RDS relies on receiving

specific information from these stationsand will work only when the informationis available.

Refer to the Audio Systems section ofyour Owner Manual for more informationabout all available audio systems.


Multiple-Disc CD Player(if equipped)

With the in-dash 6-Disc CD Player, notethat you cannot directly load a CD as insingle-play systems.

To Load a Single CD:

Press and release the LOADbutton. Wait for the display promptbefore loading the CD.

To Load Multiple CDs:

Press and hold the LOAD buttonfor two seconds. Follow the displayprompts to load each CD. Press theLOAD button again to cancelloading more CDs.

To Play a Specific CD:

Press the pushbutton under theup/down arrow label that correspondsto the loaded CD number on thedisplay.

To Eject a CD:

To eject the CD that is currentlyplaying, press the EJECT buttononce.

To eject all CDs, press and hold theEJECT button for two seconds.


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Bose Premium Sound System(if equipped)

XM Satellite Radio offers more than170 channels of digital-quality sound

that goes wherever you go coast tocoast. XM displays song title, artist andentertainment genre.

Activation fee and service subscriptionare extra. Available only in thecontinental United States and Canada.For more information, visit XM onlineat www.XMradio.com or call1-800-852-XMXM (9696).


XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)

The Bose Premium Sound Systemprovides enhanced sound quality. The

system features eight speakers, a six-channel amplifier, and A-pillar tweeters.For additional information, refer to yourBose Owner Manual supplement.

The followingaudio controlsare located onthe steeringwheel:

+ (Volume):Press theplus or minus

button toincrease ordecrease thevolume.

(Next/Previous): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station stored as a Favorite or,when a CD is playing, to the next orprevious track.

SRCE (Source): Press this buttonto switch to AM, FM, XM (if equipped),CD and AUX.

(Seek): Press this button to go to thenext radio station.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Pressthis button to silence the system. Pressthe button again to turn the sound on.

Press and hold the button for one sec-ond to interact with the OnStar system.


Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

If a CD is not removed after several sec-onds, it will be automatically pulled backinto the player.


Note: CDs with any affixed labels mayjam in the CD player. Label a CD using apermanent marker. If more than one CDis inserted into the slot at one time, or ifscratched or damaged CDs are played,the CD player could be damaged. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs ingood condition without labels; load oneCD at a time; and keep the CD playerand the loading slot free of foreign

materials, liquids or debris.


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CONVENIENCE

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle by usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter. (Remote Vehicle Start transmitterrange is within approximately 200 feet ofthe vehicle.)

After a remote start, the engine will runfor about 10 minutes before turning itselfoff, but can be extended 10 minutes byperforming another remote startsequence at any time. After two consec-utive remote starts, no additional remotestarts are allowed until the vehicle hasbeen started with the ignition key.

The vehicles climate control systemautomatically

heats or coolsthe vehicle interi-or, depending onequipment, or willturn on at thesame setting aswhen the vehiclewas last turned off.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.

2. Press and release the (Lock)button on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the(Remote Vehicle Start) button for

about four seconds.

4. When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will light and remain on whilethe engine is running.

Remote Vehicle Start(if equipped)

5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minutetime extension.

When you enter the vehicle after a

Remote Vehicle Start, the key must beinserted in the ignition and turned to theRun position before driving.

Canceling a Remote StartIf you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a Remote Vehicle Start,perform one of the following functions:

Press and hold the button until theparking lamps turn off.

Press and release the HazardWarning Flashers button inside the

vehicle. Press the button again toturn off the flashers.

Turn the key in the ignition switch toOn and then Off.

The engine will automatically stopwhen time expires.


Note: The Remote Vehicle Start featurewill not operate if the key is in the igni-tion, the hood is open, or the CheckEngine light is illuminated on the instru-ment panel cluster.

Auto Turn Signal

The turn signal lever includes an auto-matic lane change signal feature.

To signal a lane change, raise or lowerthe lever until the arrow starts to flash,and then release the lever. The turn sig-

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Exterior Lamps

Automatic Lamp Control

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Automatic Lamp Control (ALC) system,which turns on the headlamps and otherexterior lamps at night or when neces-sary. The exterior lamps also can beoperated manually.

Light Sensor

The Automatic Lamp Control systemslight sensor is located on top of theinstrument panel. To ensure proper sys-tem operation, its important to avoidplacing any objects on or near the sensor.

Exterior Lamp Control Switch

The exterior lamp control switch islocated on the instrument panel to theleft of the steering wheel. The switchcan be rotated to each of the followingpositions:

(Off): When operating in the AUTOposition, a momentary turn of the lampcontrol switch to the Off position will turnoff the ALC system and all of the exteri-or lights.

AUTO (Automatic):Automatically turns

on Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) inthe daytime and headlamps, parkinglamps and taillamps at night.

(Parking Lamps): Turns on park-ing lamps and taillamps.

(Headlamps): Turns on the head-lamps, parking lamps and taillamps.

(Fog Lamps): Push in the exterior

lamp control to turn the fog lamps onor off.


The followingcruise control

buttons arelocated on thesteeringwheel:

(On/Off):Press thisbutton to turnthe cruisecontrol systemon or off.

SET (Set):Press this but-ton to set a speed, or to decrease theset speed if the system is active. Whenthe cruise control speed is set, thecruise light will illuminate in the instru-ment cluster.

+ RES (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed, or to increase theset speed if the system is active.

(Cancel): Press this button to cancelthe cruise control, but retain the setspeed in memory.


Cruise Control


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Windshield Wipers

The windshield wipers control is locatedon the multifunction stalk on the left sideof the steering column. It includes the

following functions:(Mist): Rotate the wipers band

down to this position to turn the wiperson for one wipe.

(Off): Rotate the wipers band to thisposition to turn the wipers off.

(Delay): Rotate the wipers band up tothis position to have the wipers delay

between wipes. The wipers activatemore often as the band is rotatedupward.

(Low): Rotate the wipers bandup to this position to turn the wiperson Low.

(High): Rotate the wipers bandup to this position to turn the wipers

on High.(Washer): Push the paddle on

top of the multifunction lever to spraywasher fluid on the windshield.


Your vehicle is equipped with AccessoryPower Outlets (APO) on the instrument

panel and the center console (if equip-ped) that provide power for a number ofelectronic devices. On vehicles without acenter console, an APO is located at therear center of the front passenger seat.


Accessory Power Outlets

The split rearseats flip andfold to pro-vide morecargo spaceand accessto the trunk.

An additionalstorage compartment is located underthe seat cushions.

Folding Rear Seat (if equipped)

A cupholderis built intothe frontcenter con-sole. Todivide thecupholderopening intotwo cupholders, pull out the swing armin the back of the opening. To accessthe cupholders on models without a cen-ter console, fold the front portion of thefront center seat forward.


Cupholders


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The control switch for the sunroof islocated on the overhead console. Tooperate the sunroof:

(Vent/Express-Open): Open thesunshade by hand. Press this switchonce for the vent position. Press theswitch again to activate the express-open function.

Press the close switch to stop the move-ment of the sunroof.

(Closed Position): Press and holdthis switch until the sunroof closes.


Sunroof (if equipped)To Fold Down a Rear Seat:

1. Extend thecenter rearseat belt andwrap itaround theoutboardpassengersside head-rest.

2. Pull the seat cushion tab (A) locatedat the back side of each seat cushion.

3. Flip the seat cushion forward.4. Pull on the seatback tab (B) located

on the top outboard side of eachseatback.

5. Fold down the seatback.

To Fold Up a Rear Seat:

1. Push up the seatback until it latches.

2. Pull on the seatback to make sure itis secure.

3. Place the center rear seat belt backin the center seat position. Check thatall seat belts are properly stowedover the seatback.

4. Fold down the seat cushion until itlatches.

5. Pull on the seat cushion to make sureit is secure.


B

A

When a door is opened, the courtesy

lamps automatically illuminate. Theselamps also can be turned on by rotatingthe instrument panel brightness controlclockwise all the way.

The reading lamps, located on therearview mirror, can be turned on oroff independent of the courtesylamps by pressing the buttons on thebottom of the mirror, when the doorsare closed.


Courtesy Lamps


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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) is anadvanced electronic system that willhelp prevent a braking skid. When oper-ating the brakes, do not pump the brakepedal. Just hold the brake pedal downfirmly. You may feel a slight brake pedalpulsation or notice some noise, but thisis normal.


Antilock Brake System(if equipped)

The Traction ControlSystem activatesevery time you start

your vehicle. Whenone or more of thedrive wheels begin tospin from tractionloss, the TractionControl System willreduce engine power, indicated by aflashing light on the instrument panel.The front brakes may be applied and the

transaxle may upshift to help regaintraction. If your vehicle becomes stuckand rocking the vehicle is required, thesystem should be turned off.

To deactivate the Traction ControlSystem, press the traction control buttonon the left side of the instrument panel.When the system is turned off, the trac-

tion control light will illuminate.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control System(if equipped)

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehiclestires by illuminating the (LowTire Pressure) warning light on theinstrument panel. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure. You may alsohave a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE mes-

sage appear on the DIC (if equipped).To view tire pressures, press the(Vehicle Information) button until the DICshows the tire pressure for the fronttires. Press the button again to view thepressure for the rear tires.

Correcting the Tire Pressure

When the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates, you must fill the tire to theproper tire inflation pressure. The Tireand Loading Information label shows thecorrect inflation pressure for the tireswhen theyre cold. Cold means your

Tire Pressure Monitor

StabiliTrak Stability ControlSystem (if equipped)

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability system thatassists with directional control of thevehicle in difficult driving conditions. Itturns on automatically every time youstart your vehicle.

When the system senses a discrepancybetween your intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually traveling,

it selectively applies brake pressure atany one of the wheels to help steer thevehicle in the direction in which you aresteering.



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The Oil Life System calculates engine oillife based on vehicle use and displaysCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON in theDriver Information Center (DIC) when itsnecessary to change your engine oil andfilter. The Oil Life System should be

reset to 100% only following an oilchange.

To Reset the Oil Life System:

1. Turn the ignition to On.

2. Press the button until the DICdisplays OIL LIFE REMAINING.

3. Press and hold the button until100% is displayed.

4. Turn the ignition to Off.

Refer to your Owner Manual for addi-tional information.


Resetting the Engine Oil LifeSystem

If the Driver Information Center displaysthe TIGHTEN GAS CAP message,check that your gas cap is securelyfastened. If the cap is not secure, turn it

clockwise until a clicking sound is heard,indicating that it is properly installed.


Securing the Gas Cap

If your vehicle has a yellow gas cap, itwas engineered as a FlexFuel vehiclecapable of running on gasoline or E85fuel. E85 is a blend of 85% ethanol and15% gasoline. E85 is a high-octane,

FlexFuel (E85) Yellow Gas Cap(if equipped)

renewable fuel made primarily from corn(see livegreengoyellow.com).

Your FlexFuel vehicle automaticallydetects the current fuel mixture in thefuel tank and adjusts engine settingsaccordingly. You can fill up with gasolineor E85, regardless of which fuel isalready in the tank.

E85 is not yet available at all gas sta-tions. E85 holds less energy per gallonthan gasoline, so drivers will experiencelower miles per gallon and cruising

range when running on E85.


vehicle has been sitting for at least threehours or driven no more than one mile.

You can temporarily remove the DIC

message by acknowledging it withyour DIC controls. However, at the nextvehicle startup, the DIC message willreappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.

You may notice during cooler conditionsthat the low tire pressure warning lightwill appear when the vehicle is firststarted and then turn off as you start to

drive the vehicle. This could be an earlyindicator that your tire pressures aregetting low and need to be inflated tothe proper pressure.


Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alertyou about low tire pressure, but it doesntreplace normal monthly tire maintenance.

Note: If your vehicle does not have theyellow gas cap, do not use E85.


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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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For prompt and efficient assistancewhen calling, please provide the followinginformation to the advisor:

Location of the vehicle

Telephone number and your location Vehicle model, year and color

Vehicle mileage

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle license plate number

Chevrolet reserves the right to limit servic-es or reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Chevrolets judgment, the claims

become excessive in frequency or type ofoccurrence.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

When you press the blue OnStar button,the vehicle will send your current GPSlocation to an OnStar Advisor who willspeak to you, assess your problem,contact Roadside Assistance and relayyour exact location so you will get the

help you need.

OWNER INFORMATION

1-800-CHEV-USA(1-800-243-8872)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

As the proud owner of a new Chevroletvehicle, you are automatically enrolledin the Chevrolet Roadside Assistanceprogram. This value-added service isintended to provide you with peace ofmind as you drive in the city or travel the

open road.Chevrolets Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of technicallytrained advisors, who are available 24hours a day, 365 days a year. The advi-sors can provide minor repair informationor make arrangements to tow your vehicleto the nearest Chevrolet dealer.

Chevrolet will provide the followingservices for 5 years/100,000 miles at noexpense to you:

Fuel delivery

Lockout service (identification required)

Tow to nearest dealership for warrantyservice

Flat tire assistance

Jump starts

In many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Chevrolets comprehensivewarranty. However, when other servicesare utilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

Roadside Assistance

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