We show you how to enable and disable the child safety door locks on the Chevy Impala with this tutorial.

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Learn how to turn off the traction control system on the Chevy Impala with these steps.

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How to Open the Trunk

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

There are definitely two ways to open the trunk of an Impala… some even say there are three! Here’s how to get in:

Method 1

1. Have a look at the factory key fob, click the center button (see image above).
2. You should hear a “clunk”.
3. Move to the rear of the car, the trunk will be jarred. Pull up on the lid lightly, it should stay up from a hydraulic bar on the right.
4. When you’re finished, pull down lightly with one hand while supporting with the other.
5. When the lid is a few inches from being closed, press down firmly and the lid will clunk shut.

 

Method 2

1. Look to the left of the steering wheel, there’s a set of buttons and knobs on a panel.
2. Click the button with the car icon. It’s on the upper right side of the panel (see image above).
3. You should hear a “clunk”.
4. Move to the rear of the car, the trunk will be jarred. Pull up on the lid lightly, it should stay up from a hydraulic bar on the right.
5. When you’re finished, pull down lightly with one hand while supporting with the other.
6. When the lid is a few inches from being closed, press down firmly and the lid will clunk shut.

NOTE: The third method is entering the trunk from inside the car. Find instructions on how to do this by clicking here!

How to Open the Hood

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

Opening the hood to any car feels easy, but there are subtle differences between vehicles. Here’s how to open the hood of an Impala:

1. Look down and to the left of the steering wheel. Beside the emergency break you’ll see a lever with a car icon on it (see first image below).
2. Grab the lower part of this lever and pull until you hear a “clunk!”
3. Move to the front of the car and you’ll notice the hood is slightly jarred. Bend down and check out the area just above the Chevy logo.
4. Look for a small metal tab (see second image). Push this tab to the right with one hand while pulling the hood upward with the other.
5. The hood will start to lift. If it stops, pull that metal tab right a little bit more.
6. The hood will eventually fully open from the power of the hydraulic bar on the right side (see third image).
7. When you’re done, slowly pull the hood down with one hand while supporting it with the other.
8. When the hood is a few inches from being closed, let go with both hands and it will slam shut!

NOTE: The hydraulic bar will keep the hood open for you, there’s no further action needed to hold the hood!

How to use the Factory Remote Start

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

If your key FOB has a “circle arrow” button at the top (see image), your Impala is likely equipped with a factory installed remote start! Here’s how to use it:

1. Lock or re-lock your car using the FOB.
2. Immediately press and hold the circle arrow button for 5 seconds.
3. You’ll notice the front and rear blinkers blink twice, in a few moments your Impala will be running!
4. When you’re ready to drive, simply put the key in the ignition and turn it to the “On” position.

NOTE: Even if your Impala has been sitting locked in the parking lot all day, you must re-lock it for remote start to work!

NOTE: If you don’t put the key in the ignition (step 4), your Impala will stop running after 10 minutes.

NOTE: Your air condition or heating will run on high until your put your key in the ignition (step 4).

 

Is the blinker too loud in your Impala and driving you nuts? Or maybe too soft and you keep forgetting it’s flipped on? Well you can change how loud it is! It’s adjusted with the Chime Volume level.

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How to turn off your Headlights Immediately

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

You can change the amount of time your headlights stay on after you leave the car, you can even make the time zero so the headlights turn off immediately! This is found under the “Exit Lighting” setting.

NOTE: Keep the car in Park during the entire procedure, you can’t make these changes while the car is in gear.

First, look to the right of the steering wheel. Here you’ll find four buttons to interact with the display (aka the driver information center). The button images are kinda hard to describe, so I’ve given them special names (see image).

1. Keep clicking the List until you see “EXIT LIGHTING: PRESS ✔ TO CHANGE”.
2. Click Checkmark once
3. Now use List again to cycle through your choices. You can choose from: 30 Seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, Off or No Change.
4. When “Off” is displayed, click Checkmark again.
5. Click Road to return to normal dash display operation!

 

Adjust the Chime Volume

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

Is the “Open Door” chime (or all chimes for that matter) way too loud and killing the mood with your lady friend? Or maybe it’s too soft and your leaving your keys in the car because of it? Well here’s how to adjust the chime volume:

First, look to the right of the steering wheel. Here you’ll find four buttons to interact with the display (aka the driver information center). The button images are kinda hard to describe, so I’ve given them special names (see image).

1. Keep clicking the List button until you see “CHIME VOLUME: PRESS ✔ TO CHANGE”.
2. Click the Checkmark button once
3. Now use the List button again to cycle through your choices. You can choose from: Normal, Loud, and No Change
4. When the setting you want is displayed, click the Checkmark button to choose it.
5. Click the Road button to return to normal dash display operation!

Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Impala 2000 – 2005 models

1. Turn the key to “On”, the engine doesn’t need to be running.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the “TUNE/DISPLAY” button for 8 seconds until “SETTINGS” appears on the radio display.
4. Keep clicking the right “SEEK” button until you see “TIRE MON”.
5. Press the “1/PREV” button, you’ll see the “RESET” message appear, the light been reset!
6. Keep clicking the right “SEEK” button until you see “EXIT”.
7. Press “TUNE/DISPLAY” to return to normal operation.

NOTE: On extremely cold days, your low tire pressure light may falsely activate.

 

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Check your Tire Pressure

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

First, look to the right of the steering wheel. Here you’ll find four buttons to interact with the display (aka the driver information center). The button images are kinda hard to describe, so I’ve given them special names (see image below). Continue pressing the Information button until you see the pressure of the tire you’re interested in. All four are listed individually.

NOTE: The tire pressure reading is automatically updated by your car. To turn off the low tire pressure light, simply inflate the low tire and drive a few blocks, the light will turn off!

NOTE: On extremely cold days, your low tire pressure light may falsely activate. If the light turns off after a few miles of driving, you shouldn’t be terribly worried.

 

Calibrate your Compass

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

If your compass seems to be incorrect OR if the display says CAL where you expect the direction to be, you need to calibrate your compass!

ATTENTION! Before you calibrate your compass, know that you should not operate any electronic switches during calibration. For example don’t operate the windows, sunroof, climate controls, or seats. Doing this might cause your car to detect other magnetic fields, disrupting the process!

1. First, set your Compass Variance Zone, click for details!
2. After your zone is set correctly, find an empty parking lot.
3. To the right of the steering wheel you’ll find four buttons used to interact with the dash display (aka the driver information center). Choose the second button down with an “i” (preceded by a car icon).
4. Continue pressing the “i” button until you see “PRESS ✔ TO CALIBRATE COMPASS”.
5. Press the Check mark button.
6. You’ll see the message “CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES”. Drive your car in tight circles. Don’t exceed 5mph.
7. Watch for the display to read “CALIBRATION COMPLETE”
8. Press the top most button (which looks like a road and mountains) to exit calibration.

Set your Compass Variance Zone

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

1. Put your Impala in park!
2. Check the map above to find your zone.
3. To the right of the steering wheel you’ll find four buttons used to interact with the dash display (aka the driver information center). Choose the second button down with an “i” preceded by a car icon. Let’s call it the Information button (see second image below).
4. Keep clicking Information until you see “PRESS ✔ TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE”.
5. Press the Checkmark button until your zone is displayed
6. Press the Road button (which looks like a road and mountains) to return to normal display, or get ready to Calibrate your Compass.

Access the trunk from inside the car

Impala 2006 – 2012 models

1. Look for a silver grey loop near the shoulder area of the rear seat on driver’s side (see image).
2. Pull the tab in a forward and down, the seat will partially collapse revealing a hatch to access the trunk!

NOTE: If you’re looking to access the Impala trunk the normal way, click here!