Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Chevrolet Impala Police Package M Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 ii Black plate (2,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of this supplement.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Specific Cylinder Unit for Single Key - Random Code System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks Specific Cylinder Unit for Single Key - Random Code System If the vehicles are equipped with one of these options, the entire fleet of vehicle locks can be operated with one key. . SEO 6E2-Specific Fleet Key Code .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming – SEO AMF Trunk Lid Keylock Cylinder Do not operate or program the transmitters in the vicinity of other vehicles that are in the keyless entry program mode. This prevents the programming of the transmitters to the incorrect vehicle.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Airbag System Questions and Answers About Airbags and Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles . . . . . . . 3-1 Notices for Customer Installed Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Airbag Deployment Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. No objects, such as shotguns, should be placed over or near the airbag covers. Equipment mounted too close to an inflating airbag could break and become a dangerous projectile in a crash, causing injury to the vehicle's occupants. Also, an object too close to an inflating airbag could prevent the airbag from operating properly.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Two front impact sensors are installed in GM vehicles. Do not relocate of disconnect the front sensors. The location and orientation of the front sensors are critical for correct operation of the airbag system. Avoid mounting components on or near the sensors. Push bumper styles with vertical pushing members that are in fore-aft alignment with the front airbag sensors are not recommended.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Notices for Customer Installed Equipment Read the following notices before installing equipment on the specialty vehicle. Notice: GM-approved service procedures must be followed to remove and reinstall the instrument panel to the pad in order to ensure proper airbag deployment. Notice: Equipment mounted to the instrument panel top pad must not exceed 8.0 lb (3.6 kg).
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag Deployment Diagrams Top View of Instrument Panel and Approximate Deployment Area of the Airbag Zone 3-5 A. Shift Selector Arc B. Driver Side Door C. Front of Steering Wheel (In Maximum Downward Position) D. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone E. Driver Centerline (Also See Side View) F. Vehicle Centerline G. Inside Rearview Mirror H. Passenger Centerline (Also See Side View) I. Passenger Airbag Deployment Zone J.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints E. Passenger Seat in Foremost Position F. Passenger Seat in Rearmost Position See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 3‑4 for more information. Side View of Driver Side Airbag Deployment Zone – Centerline of Driver A. Driver Airbag Deployment Zone B. Top of Windshield Side View of Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Zone – Centerline of Passenger A. Passenger Airbag Deployment Zone C.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints F. 3-7 Seat‐mounted Side Impact Airbag Deployment Zone G. Door Handle Front End H. Groove in Front Door Armrest I. Pillar Trim J. Approximate Shape of Deployed Airbag at Maximum Size K. Bottom of Deployment Zone L. Bottom of Door Windows See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 3‑4 for more information.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints H. Bottom of Door Windows I. Seat‐mounted Side Impact Airbag Deployment Zone – Front Seat J. Groove in Front Door Armrest See Notices for Customer Installed Equipment on page 3‑4 for more information. Roof Rail and Seat‐mounted Side Impact Airbags Driver and Passenger Deployment Zones – View from Rear Seat A. Edge of Headliner D. Inner Center Pillar Trim B. Underside of Headliner E. Headrest C.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Vehicle Messages Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English Certified Cluster, Metric Similar
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls The words CERTIFIED SPEEDOMETER will flash in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display for approximately two seconds when the engine is started. The DIC can be set to display digital vehicle speed while the vehicle is being driven. See your owner manual for more information on the DIC. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Relearn Remote Key To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). This display allows you to match the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to the vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Police Package and Special Service Package The following exterior lighting features apply to vehicles first sold in the United States. The vehicle has Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and an Automatic Headlamp System (AHS).
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating 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.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating 9-3 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) When the system is on, this warning light comes on and stays on if there is a problem. To disable both traction control and ESC, press and hold the ESC OFF button briefly. A SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message also appears on the DIC. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating If the system fails to turn on or activate due to a fault, the ESC/TCS light will be on solid, and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed. If the system fails to turn on or activate due to it not initializing, the DIC will display STABILITRAK INITIALIZING. assist the driver in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See “Ride Control Messages” in the owner manual.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow, and you want to “rock” your vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See “If the Vehicle Is Stuck” in the owner manual.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Wheels and Tires Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Full-Size Spare Tire (SEO N81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Vehicle Checks Wheels and Tires Brakes Tire Pressure Monitor System All Impala police vehicles have the Antilock Brake System (ABS).
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire Impala police vehicles may be equipped with a 17-inch compact spare tire instead of a full-size spare tire. Refer to the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk. For more information on spare tire storage and changing a flat tire, see “Tire Changing” in the Vehicle Care section of the owner manual. A. Retainer B. Retainer Bracket C. Wheel Wrench D. Jack E.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care C. Wheel Wrench D. Jack Full-Size Spare Tire (SEO N81) E. Jack Container F. Compact Spare Tire G. Bolt Screw Full-Size Spare Tire Impala police vehicles may be equipped with a full-size spare tire. When the full-size spare tire option is ordered, the tire is equipped with a vinyl cover and a surrounding trunk mat. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑1 for more information. A.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Special Equipment Options Special Equipment Options SEO Standard Options SEO Standard Options Police Package and Special Service Package . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2 Power Steering/Engine Oil Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2 Trunk Ground Stud . . . . . . . . . . 15-3 Wiring Provisions for 12-Volt Battery Power Supply . . . . . . 15-4 Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8 Heavy Duty Cooling System . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-2 Black plate (2,1) Special Equipment Options SEO Standard Options SEO Standard Options Police Package and Special Service Package . See that all added wiring is of the same or larger gauge than the wire it is being attached to for proper fuse protection. . Be sure that all holes drilled in the body are properly sealed and corrosion protected.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Special Equipment Options Your Impala police vehicle is equipped with auxiliary fin-type air-to-oil coolers mounted in front of the engine coolant radiator. Trunk Ground Stud The engine oil and power steering fluid coolers are mounted on a common frame to the right of center. The transmission fluid cooler is mounted separately to the left of center and provides fluid cooling in addition to the coolant radiator end-tank cooling.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-4 Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions for 12-Volt Battery Power Supply Black plate (4,1)
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Special Equipment Options 15-5
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-6 Black plate (6,1) Special Equipment Options Battery power is supplied through two fusible links, one 50 amp and one 65 amp, to three circuit breakers and two control relays located in the relay center above the accelerator pedal. For location information, see “Servicing Relays and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. A 50 amp circuit breaker feeds power directly from the 50 amp fusible link through a 5.0 mm² (10 gauge) blunt cut wire.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Special Equipment Options . . A yellow/black, 0.5 mm² (20 gauge) transaxle park signal from the Body Control Module (BCM). The circuit provides a switched power when the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the engine is running. The electrical load attached to the park circuit must not exceed 0.5 amps and is meant to drive one relay coil.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-8 Black plate (8,1) Special Equipment Options Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Blocks 3. Reconnect the negative (−) battery cable to the battery. 4. Set the time on the clock and radio pushbuttons as needed. See “Audio Systems” in the Infotainment section of your owner manual for more information. The auxiliary battery power junction block is mounted in the trunk of your Impala police vehicle.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Diagram for Trunk Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Block 15-9
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-10 Black plate (10,1) Special Equipment Options Heavy Duty Cooling System A high capacity radiator and fan replace the standard cooling system. Refer to the owner manual for more information on the cooling system. The sound for the warning chimes is directed to the left front door speaker. When SEO WX7 (wiring provisions for the front speakers) is installed, the sound is directed to the left rear speaker.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Special Equipment Options SEO Available Options SEO Available Options Police Package and Special Service Package Notice: GM cannot be responsible for any changes made to the vehicle. Have all electrical and body modifications performed by experienced technicians. . . . Do not route wiring in areas of the vehicle where temperatures can be high or where wiring may be cut, pinched, or rubbed. .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-12 Black plate (12,1) Special Equipment Options Dome Lamp Inoperative Function - SEO 7Y6 Inoperative Rear Door Handles - SEO 6B2 This feature makes the rear door handles inoperative. When the feature is enabled, the inside rear door handles are disconnected and the rear doors can only be opened from the outside. Inoperative Rear Door Locks - SEO 6N6 This feature makes the dome lamp inoperative when a door is opened.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Special Equipment Options The headlamps flashing module is located at the inboard end of the passenger side headlamps assembly. The headlamps flashing module is activated by the application of 12 volts to a red/white wire coiled in the passenger side footwell. When activated, the driver and passenger side high-beam headlamps will flash alternately at 2.4 flashes per second.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-14 Black plate (14,1) Special Equipment Options Forward Lamp Harness In-Line Connector for use with Headlamps Flasher Module, Option 6J7
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Special Equipment Options The connector is located on the back of the passenger side of the bumper beam. Rear Panel Lamps SEO 6J6 Heavy Duty Floor Covering - SEO 6A3 These loops allow customer installation of an in-line switch in each lamp circuit to disable the auxiliary lamp feature. Rear Windows Inoperative - SEO 6N5 Impala police vehicles are equipped with carpet and carpeted floor mats.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-16 Black plate (16,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions for Vehicle Grille Lamps, Flasher and Speaker/ Siren - SEO 6J3 The SEO 6J3 wiring provision option consists of a 1.5 m (5 ft) wiring harness coiled underneath the instrument panel on the passenger side. The wiring circuits are routed from underneath the instrument panel to a 30 cm (1 ft) coil secured in the area behind the grille. There are four 1.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Diagram for SEO 6J3 and SEO 6J7 15-17
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-18 Black plate (18,1) Special Equipment Options Spotlamp Provisions SEO 7X8 Spotlamps - SEO 7X7 Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53 This option includes a provision for the installation of a driver side pillar-mounted spotlamp. The provision includes a hole in the A pillar for spotlamp shaft routing, mounting bracket, and a power connector. The spotlamp wiring is powered by a fuse located in the passenger side underhood fuse block.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions for Horn/Siren Circuit SEO 6J4 This provision permits customer connection of a switch to select either horn or siren operation when the horn pad is pressed. A 0.35 mm² (22 gauge) wire is connected to an in-line connector in the horn circuit of the instrument panel harness under the instrument panel. The end of this harness extension is in a 1.5 m (5 ft) loop of wire coiled under the instrument panel.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-20 Black plate (20,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Diagram for SEO 6J4 Inline Connector
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions for Roof-Mounted Accessories - SEO 6F5 A. 6B7 Hole Location B.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-22 Black plate (22,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Diagram for SEO 6F5
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Special Equipment Options Option 6F5 is a universal wiring harness for roof-mounted equipment. The harness is routed from a 1.5 m (5 ft) coil of wire in the passenger side footwell to a connector on the passenger side of the trunk. Wiring Provisions Front Speakers - SEO WX7 Radio outputs from the front speakers are sent to the rear speakers to maintain the required open door/key in the ignition reminder chime. Electrical Connections 1.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-24 Black plate (24,1) Special Equipment Options 4. Using proper electrical connectors, connect the wires for the right front audio output of the customer-installed communication device. The right front positive wire is light green and the right front negative wire is dark green. The electrical impedance of each speaker installed is 10 ohms. Notice: Overloading the vehicle's electrical system may damage your vehicle's accessories.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Special Equipment Options Wiring Diagram for SEO WX7 Inline Connector 15-25
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 15-26 Special Equipment Options Wiring Provisions Rear Coaxial Cable - SEO 6C8 About 240 cm (95 in) of RG58 coaxial radio antenna cable is run from the roof panel just rear of the center dome lamp and coiled in the trunk to reach either corner. The cable permits the connection of customer-installed communication equipment.
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX i-1 A C E Accessories, Wiring Provisions for Roof-Mounted - SEO 6F5 . . . 15-21 Airbags Deployment Diagrams . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Questions and Answers About Airbags and Specialty Law Enforcement Vehicles . . . . . . . . 3-1 Auxiliary Available Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-8 Auxiliary Battery Power Junction Blocks, Available Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8 Auxiliary Dome Lamp SEO - 6C7 . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX H L N Heavy Duty Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10 Heavy Duty Floor Covering - SEO 6A3 . . . . . . . . 15-15 Horn/Siren, Wiring Provisions - SEO 6J4 . . . . . . . 15-19 Lamp Auxiliary Dome, SEO - 6C7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-11 Lamps Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Emergency Flashing System SEO 6J7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-12 Rear Panel - SEO 6J6 . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX R Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10 Rear Panel Lamps SEO 6J6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-15 Rear Windows Inoperative - SEO 6N5 . . . . . . 15-15 Replacement Parts Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . . . 9-3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Impala Police Package - 2012 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Trunk Lid Warning Lamps - SEO T53 . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18 Trunk Mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10 Trunk Release Ignition Controlled SEO A98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-15 U Using This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . iii V Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 W Wiring Provisions 12-Volt Battery Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . .
