Chevrolet Impala 2009 Oil Life Maintenance Reset

The Impala's 3.9-liter V6 delivers responsive performance and manages 20 mpg overall but sounds coarse. The optional V8 is quick but spins the front tires too easily. Handling is sound, but body lean is noticeable. The ride is absorbent but unsettled. The cabin is fairly quiet, but wind noise is pronounced on the highway. Controls are easy to use. The front seats are comfortable; the rear seat is unimpressive for such a large car. Head-protecting curtain air bags are standard and electronic stability control is standard on most trims. Reliability is average, but the Impala scores too low to be recommended. A redesign is in the works.

Oil Change Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair

Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since last oil change. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following:

1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the driver information center (DIC).

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100 percent. If the

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start the vehicle the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat the procedure.