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2006 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 ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument...
2006 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 ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument...
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... children. Adjust the seat so you . Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is how to unlock it. And there are... only for everyone's protection. Do not let it properly. 1. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it get twisted. Close and lock the door. 2.
... children. Adjust the seat so you . Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is how to unlock it. And there are... only for everyone's protection. Do not let it properly. 1. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it get twisted. Close and lock the door. 2.
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... you want it, try to move it down , press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. If you slam the door on the shoulder belt guide. To move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it , you . You can damage both the belt... that is right for you can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on it has locked into position. 1-21 After you move the height adjuster to where you close the door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. The belt should be sure...
... you want it, try to move it down , press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. If you slam the door on the shoulder belt guide. To move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it , you . You can damage both the belt... that is right for you can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on it has locked into position. 1-21 After you move the height adjuster to where you close the door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. The belt should be sure...
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... from seeing out of asthma or other breathing trouble. Roof-mounted side impact airbags deflate more slowly and may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, turn the hazard warning flashers on and turn off and turn the hazard warning flashers off...steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag, the instrument panel for a short time. You can lock the doors again, turn the interior lamps off, turn the climate control system on by opening a window or a door. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? This dust could cause breathing problems for...
... from seeing out of asthma or other breathing trouble. Roof-mounted side impact airbags deflate more slowly and may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, turn the hazard warning flashers on and turn off and turn the hazard warning flashers off...steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag, the instrument panel for a short time. You can lock the doors again, turn the interior lamps off, turn the climate control system on by opening a window or a door. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? This dust could cause breathing problems for...
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... ...2-37 Driver's Storage Compartment ...2-37 Convenience Net ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content...
... ...2-37 Driver's Storage Compartment ...2-37 Convenience Net ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Trunk ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content...
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... has a code on page 2-35 for more information. This device complies with Industry Canada. Operation is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that tells your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar® may cause undesired operation ... you will be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle, you may not cause interference. 2. If you lose your key, you lock your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the first owner. If your vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key ...
... has a code on page 2-35 for more information. This device complies with Industry Canada. Operation is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that tells your keys inside the vehicle, OnStar® may cause undesired operation ... you will be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle, you may not cause interference. 2. If you lose your key, you lock your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the first owner. If your vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key ...
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...'s performance. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-3 for service. 2-4 Changes or modifications to this feature, the vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be unlocked from your vehicle for any interference received, including interference that may be too far from about...
...'s performance. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-3 for service. 2-4 Changes or modifications to this feature, the vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be unlocked from your vehicle for any interference received, including interference that may be too far from about...
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...exterior lamps will come on and stay on the transmitter is opened. Press and hold the button for three seconds to unlock the driver's door. See "LOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content-theft deterrent system. " (...ash for 30 seconds. Press the vehicle locator/panic alarm button again or turn the ignition to ACC (Accessory) or RUN to lock all the doors. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can open when this button to help locate your vehicle. See Content Theft...
...exterior lamps will come on and stay on the transmitter is opened. Press and hold the button for three seconds to unlock the driver's door. See "LOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content-theft deterrent system. " (...ash for 30 seconds. Press the vehicle locator/panic alarm button again or turn the ignition to ACC (Accessory) or RUN to lock all the doors. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can open when this button to help locate your vehicle. See Content Theft...
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... or even death from happening. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be overcome by extreme heat and can also use the manual lock knobs on each door or the power door lock switch to get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to lock and unlock all doors. 2-7 A child can be dangerous. •... Passengers - especially children - can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive. Locking your doors can help ...
... or even death from happening. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be overcome by extreme heat and can also use the manual lock knobs on each door or the power door lock switch to get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to lock and unlock all doors. 2-7 A child can be dangerous. •... Passengers - especially children - can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive. Locking your doors can help ...
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... Passenger's Switch similar Press the side of the switch with the lock symbol to unlock the doors. Power Door Locks Your vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. Delayed Locking If your vehicle has power locks, it will not lock the doors if the key is the left side for the front passenger's switch.... 2-8 If so, they are located on page 3-42. This feature will have power door locks. This is in the ignition. You can disable this function through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the side of the switch...
... Passenger's Switch similar Press the side of the switch with the lock symbol to unlock the doors. Power Door Locks Your vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. Delayed Locking If your vehicle has power locks, it will not lock the doors if the key is the left side for the front passenger's switch.... 2-8 If so, they are located on page 3-42. This feature will have power door locks. This is in the ignition. You can disable this function through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the side of the switch...
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... information. Programmable Automatic Door Unlock If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is in the horizontal position. 2. The automatic door locking feature cannot be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) to access them. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. The rear door security locks are located on page...
... information. Programmable Automatic Door Unlock If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is in the horizontal position. 2. The automatic door locking feature cannot be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) to access them. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. The rear door security locks are located on page...
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...the key into your vehicle has power door locks, it from the outside . 2. Lockout Protection If your vehicle. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. Unlock the door and open it will unlock. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following :...keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lock switch, or by pressing and holding the power door lock in the vertical position. If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is in the lock position for three seconds. 2-10 See Engine...
...the key into your vehicle has power door locks, it from the outside . 2. Lockout Protection If your vehicle. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following : 1. Unlock the door and open it will unlock. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following :...keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lock switch, or by pressing and holding the power door lock in the vertical position. If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is in the lock position for three seconds. 2-10 See Engine...
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... closed , it can arm the system by doing any one of these things occur: Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any door open . If you do not want to arm the system, you can make it impossible to expose the mirror. Although your vehicle has a number of ... the system is open . The system will arm after all the doors are closed. • Sixty seconds with the manual lock knobs on it will flash once every three seconds. Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to steal. • Press the power door lock switch while the driver's door is open .
... closed , it can arm the system by doing any one of these things occur: Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any door open . If you do not want to arm the system, you can make it impossible to expose the mirror. Although your vehicle has a number of ... the system is open . The system will arm after all the doors are closed. • Sixty seconds with the manual lock knobs on it will flash once every three seconds. Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to steal. • Press the power door lock switch while the driver's door is open .
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See Power Door Locks on page 2-8, Delayed Locking on page 2-8, and Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on to the next feature. OFF: The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. Choose one of the available settings and press...move on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ON (default): The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time. Choose one of the available settings and press ...
See Power Door Locks on page 2-8, Delayed Locking on page 2-8, and Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on to the next feature. OFF: The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. Choose one of the available settings and press...move on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ON (default): The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time. Choose one of the available settings and press ...
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... riding in your vehicle placard. It tells you will find the label either attached above the door lock post for a two door vehicle or below the door lock post for a four door vehicle. The tire and loading information label shows the number of cargo and luggage load capacity. The resulting... the statement "The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. For more...
... riding in your vehicle placard. It tells you will find the label either attached above the door lock post for a two door vehicle or below the door lock post for a four door vehicle. The tire and loading information label shows the number of cargo and luggage load capacity. The resulting... the statement "The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. For more...
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... 24 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Usage Empty Audio System Sensing and Diagnostic Module (Airbag) Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Empty Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Empty Retained Accessory Power 5-95
... 24 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Usage Empty Audio System Sensing and Diagnostic Module (Airbag) Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Empty Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Empty Retained Accessory Power 5-95
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...(RDS) ...3-49 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-80 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Operation ...2-23 B Battery ...5-39 Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-22 Boost... Gage ...3-37 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Emergencies ...4-9 Parking ...2-27 System Warning Light ...3-29 Brakes ...5-36 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In...
...(RDS) ...3-49 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-80 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Operation ...2-23 B Battery ...5-39 Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-22 Boost... Gage ...3-37 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Emergencies ...4-9 Parking ...2-27 System Warning Light ...3-29 Brakes ...5-36 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In...
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... Roadside Assistance Program ...7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 D Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Differential, Limited-Slip ...4-11 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Door Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-15 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-38 DIC Operation...
... Roadside Assistance Program ...7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 D Daytime Running Lamps ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Differential, Limited-Slip ...4-11 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-15 Door Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-15 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-38 DIC Operation...
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Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-16 Limited-Slip Differential ...4-11 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Loss of Control ...4-15 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10...
Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-16 Limited-Slip Differential ...4-11 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Loss of Control ...4-15 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10...
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... Passing ...4-14 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-15 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-93 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-20 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-28 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 O Odometer ...3-24 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-35 Oil, Engine Oil Life System...
... Passing ...4-14 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-15 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-93 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-20 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-28 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-9 O Odometer ...3-24 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-35 Oil, Engine Oil Life System...