Owner's Manual
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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-57 ... M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-35 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90...
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-57 ... M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-35 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90...
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... extension cord rated for your vehicle. Plug it could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. For the 2.2L engine, the electrical cord is located on the console between the strut and the air cleaner/fi...
... extension cord rated for your vehicle. Plug it could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. For the 2.2L engine, the electrical cord is located on the console between the strut and the air cleaner/fi...
Owner's Manual
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... do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be turned off the engine. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of your vehicle more effectively. 3-20 The rear window defogger will turn the temperature control knob clockwise...
... do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be turned off the engine. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may block the flow of your vehicle more effectively. 3-20 The rear window defogger will turn the temperature control knob clockwise...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Manual Transaxle...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Manual Transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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... is inside a vehicle, in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. You can get on any underhood electric fan... your vehicle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the gasoline vapor.
... is inside a vehicle, in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. You can get on any underhood electric fan... your vehicle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can ignite the gasoline vapor.
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... panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. After you have partially lifted the hood, a gas strut will automatically take over to the left. It is... closed and repeat the process if necessary. 5-11 Hood Release To open position. Check to make sure the hood is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side of the...
... panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. After you have partially lifted the hood, a gas strut will automatically take over to the left. It is... closed and repeat the process if necessary. 5-11 Hood Release To open position. Check to make sure the hood is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side of the...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... possible engine damage may occur. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. If you keep driving when your warranty. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until... warning light on page 3-29 for more information. 5-29 Wait until it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured.
... possible engine damage may occur. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from it can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. If you keep driving when your warranty. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until... warning light on page 3-29 for more information. 5-29 Wait until it overheats, and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured.
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... come back on , turn off the engine and get the engine coolant temperature warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it off the road, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open...
... come back on , turn off the engine and get the engine coolant temperature warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of the vehicle until it off the road, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open...
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Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running and can injure you will see: 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2.2L L4 engine A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is what you . Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-31 Electric Engine Cooling Fan B.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is not running and can injure you will see: 2.0L L4 Supercharged engine A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2.2L L4 engine A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is what you . Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-31 Electric Engine Cooling Fan B.
Owner's Manual
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...the possibility of your battery for jump starting terminal. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Open the hood on during the jump starting your radio or other accessories when jump starting procedure, they are not needed. Your vehicle has a remote positive... the trunk. And it could save both vehicles. You will not need to access the terminal. 5-41 It is located under the hood. You will not see the battery of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on the engine compartment fuse block....
...the possibility of your battery for jump starting terminal. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Open the hood on during the jump starting your radio or other accessories when jump starting procedure, they are not needed. Your vehicle has a remote positive... the trunk. And it could save both vehicles. You will not need to access the terminal. 5-41 It is located under the hood. You will not see the battery of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on the engine compartment fuse block....
Owner's Manual
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... mud on the driver's seat. • Tires should be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be turned with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The vehicle should be properly in the following procedure.
... mud on the driver's seat. • Tires should be placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be turned with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The vehicle should be properly in the following procedure.
Owner's Manual
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Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. You may need someone else to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-48 Remove the two wing bolts from the fascia. 4. Pull the front fascia back. Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Sidemarker C. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps A.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. You may need someone else to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-48 Remove the two wing bolts from the fascia. 4. Pull the front fascia back. Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Sidemarker C. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps A.
Owner's Manual
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... inspect hoses and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. replace with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak...
... inspect hoses and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. replace with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak...
Owner's Manual
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... meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). 6-13 U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). Usage Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Chassis Canada 88901242) or lubricant...
... meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). 6-13 U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). Usage Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Chassis Canada 88901242) or lubricant...
Owner's Manual
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Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...
Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Older Children ...Securing a Child ...
Owner's Manual
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... Reminder ...3-14 Wiper Activated ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-17 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-33 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 G Gage Boost ...3-34 Fuel ...3-34 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-6 Glove Box ...2-33 GM Mobility...
... Reminder ...3-14 Wiper Activated ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-17 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-33 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 G Gage Boost ...3-34 Fuel ...3-34 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-6 Glove Box ...2-33 GM Mobility...