Chevrolet 2013 Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2013 - CRC - 4/10/12
Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Informat ion
Vehicle Load Limits .. .. . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating
Fast Idle System .... . .. . .. . .. . 9-1
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS) .... . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) .... . . .. .. . . . . . 9-3
Towing
Trailer Towing ..... .. .. .. .. ... . 9-5
Driving Information
Vehicle Load Limits
Impala police vehicles may have a
full-size spare tire. If the full-size
spare tire is stored in the trunk of
the vehicle, do not carry more than
64 kg (141 lbs) in the trunk. See
Vehicle Load Limits in the owner
manual.
Starting and
Operating
Fast Idle System
While parked with the engine idling
for an extended period, turn off the
following factory equipment if
emergency lighting and
communication equipment are
operating:
.
Air Conditioner
.
Fan
.
Rear Window Defogger
.
Factory Audio System
When the automatic transmission is
in P (Park), the driver's foot is off the
brake, and the emergency
equipment is turned on, the engine
rpm may increase to 1,200 rpm to
keep the electrical power of the
vehicle at a steady rate. Even with
the extra power boost, the vehicle
may stall after long periods of time
with a heavy electrical load.