Chevrolet 2016 Impala Limited, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.- 9085358) -
2016 - crc - 8/20/15
204 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 214
ii
.
2. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
0 224
ii
.
3. Battery - North America 0 216
ii
.
4. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
0 213
ii
.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 204
ii
.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil 0 204
ii
.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 208
ii
.
8. Transmission Fluid Cap. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
0 207
ii
.
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 215
ii
.
10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 207
ii
.
11. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0 209
ii
.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See
“ Checking
Engine Oil ” and “ When to Add
Engine Oil ” in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
Engine Oil
Life System 0 206
ii
.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“ What to Do with
Used Oil ” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 203
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for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it
with a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all
the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and
check the level.