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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 Features and Controls... Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
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 Features and Controls... Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-81 Vehicle Identification ...5-89 Electrical System ...5-90 Capacities and Specifications ...5-97 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
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... in use . Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-15 for changing engine oil. Security Light This light flashes... the high-beam headlamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-8. 3-33 If you do, your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
... in use . Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-15 for changing engine oil. Security Light This light flashes... the high-beam headlamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-8. 3-33 If you do, your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
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In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your vehicle's systems. Any message will clear when the vehicle's condition is no longer present. See "How to enter the personalization ...in either the reset or information buttons. It will appear if there is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on the personalization menu modes. 3-37 Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change . You can also acknowledge and clear some...
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your vehicle's systems. Any message will clear when the vehicle's condition is no longer present. See "How to enter the personalization ...in either the reset or information buttons. It will appear if there is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on the personalization menu modes. 3-37 Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change . You can also acknowledge and clear some...
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... cold enough to avoid damaging the engine. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-10 for more of the vehicle's doors are not closed completely. 3-38 ENG PWR REDUCED This message informs you that it is on...
... cold enough to avoid damaging the engine. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-10 for more of the vehicle's doors are not closed completely. 3-38 ENG PWR REDUCED This message informs you that it is on...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more often when you are pulling a trailer. If you : Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your trip. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are trailering, it ...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more often when you are pulling a trailer. If you : Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your trip. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are trailering, it ...
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... to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from the filter before disposal. See Scheduled Maintenance on and lift off the cover. If you are driving in the trash, pouring it at each engine oil change your dealer, a service station or... oil from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it on page 5-12 for the location of your used oil. Used oil can be sure to the environment. If ...
... to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from the filter before disposal. See Scheduled Maintenance on and lift off the cover. If you are driving in the trash, pouring it at each engine oil change your dealer, a service station or... oil from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it on page 5-12 for the location of your used oil. Used oil can be sure to the environment. If ...
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... replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. See "Scheduled Maintenance" for wear or cracking. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for more information on page 5-97. Replacement...
... replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. See "Scheduled Maintenance" for wear or cracking. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for more information on page 5-97. Replacement...
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... as shown on the parts to which it is the most important. In an emergency, you can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-70. Any time you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to achieve more information. When you...
... as shown on the parts to which it is the most important. In an emergency, you can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-70. Any time you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to achieve more information. When you...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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... Goodwrench® dealer. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you have any questions on how to follow scheduled maintenance may use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. If you purchased the GM Protection Plan? All recommended maintenance is important. Because of all the time in good condition, see your vehicle.
... Goodwrench® dealer. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you have any questions on how to follow scheduled maintenance may use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. If you purchased the GM Protection Plan? All recommended maintenance is important. Because of all the time in good condition, see your vehicle.
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...vehicle. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use the recommended fuel. When your own maintenance work using genuine GM parts. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-11. If you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for your GM ...performed when indicated. See Gasoline Octane on the tire and loading information label. Do your vehicle is for further information. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work . 6-3 All parts should be seriously injured. See Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle can easily do the work on page 4-...
...vehicle. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use the recommended fuel. When your own maintenance work using genuine GM parts. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-11. If you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for your GM ...performed when indicated. See Gasoline Octane on the tire and loading information label. Do your vehicle is for further information. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work . 6-3 All parts should be seriously injured. See Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle can easily do the work on page 4-...
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Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on the Engine Oil Life...your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I , your last service. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for information on , it is required... engine oil life system may not indicate that , if you are described in some cases, Maintenance II may be Maintenance I . Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is possible that vehicle ...
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on the Engine Oil Life...your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I , your last service. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for information on , it is required... engine oil life system may not indicate that , if you are described in some cases, Maintenance II may be Maintenance I . Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is possible that vehicle ...
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Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect brake system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed .... See footnote (e). Inspect throttle system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. See footnote (j). Lubricate body components. See footnote (a). See footnote (b). See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Reset oil life system. An Emission Control Service. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-63. See footnote (d). Rotate tires and check in...
Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Inspect brake system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed .... See footnote (e). Inspect throttle system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. See footnote (j). Lubricate body components. See footnote (a). See footnote (b). See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 Reset oil life system. An Emission Control Service. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-63. See footnote (d). Rotate tires and check in...
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You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15 See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages.
You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15 See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages.
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You may reject it and proceed with the decision given in all 50 states and the District of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for your GM ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior ...
You may reject it and proceed with the decision given in all 50 states and the District of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for your GM ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior ...
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... Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Canadian residents are subject to make checks payable in U.S. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-12 on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc...
... Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Canadian residents are subject to make checks payable in U.S. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-12 on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc...
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... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle...
... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transaxle...
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... Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-9 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-21 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Easy Entry Seat ...1-7 Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Designed...
... Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-9 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-21 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Easy Entry Seat ...1-7 Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Securing a Child Restraint Designed...