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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 ... M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 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 ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92...
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 ... M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 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 ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92...
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... you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Usually, the coolant heater should you the best advice for at or above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three...
... you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Usually, the coolant heater should you the best advice for at or above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty three...
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... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may occur more effectively. If turned on again, the defogger will turn the rear window defogger on .
... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may occur more effectively. If turned on again, the defogger will turn the rear window defogger on .
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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 ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 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 ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Manual Transaxle...
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... others could 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. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil...the inside a vehicle, in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
... others could 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. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the container can start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil...the inside a vehicle, in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
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...necessary. 5-11 After you have partially lifted the hood, a gas strut will automatically take over to the left. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to lift and hold the hood in the fully open the hood, do the following. 1. Then go to ...the front of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to make sure the hood is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. Pull the interior...
...necessary. 5-11 After you have partially lifted the hood, a gas strut will automatically take over to the left. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to lift and hold the hood in the fully open the hood, do the following. 1. Then go to ...the front of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to make sure the hood is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it. Pull the interior...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine (2.4L L4 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine (2.4L L4 engine similar), 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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...: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information on page 5-12 for more information. 5-29 Be sure the cap is not... there is overheated, the liquids in it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. You or others could be fully installed on your vehicle can catch fire.
...: If the pressure cap is properly and tightly secured. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information on page 5-12 for more information. 5-29 Be sure the cap is not... there is overheated, the liquids in it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. You or others could be fully installed on your vehicle can catch fire.
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Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get an engine coolant temperature warning, but to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you still have an air conditioner and ...
Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get an engine coolant temperature warning, but to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you still have an air conditioner and ...
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-31 Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 2.4L L4 Engine similar 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 . Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. 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. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-31 Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2.2L L4 Engine shown, 2.4L L4 Engine similar 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 . Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. 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. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B.
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... you do not want. This will not see the battery of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. Open the hood on the other accessories when jump starting . You will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote... or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles involved in the jump start your warranty. It is located under the hood. The repairs would not be damaged. 2. Turn off the radio and all lamps that vehicle. The remote positive terminal is located in NEUTRAL...
... you do not want. This will not see the battery of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. Open the hood on the other accessories when jump starting . You will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote... or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles involved in the jump start your warranty. It is located under the hood. The repairs would not be damaged. 2. Turn off the radio and all lamps that vehicle. The remote positive terminal is located in NEUTRAL...
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... or 160 lbs (75 kg) on it is perpendicular to re-aim the headlamps as follows: The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be properly in the following procedure. It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for...
... or 160 lbs (75 kg) on it is perpendicular to re-aim the headlamps as follows: The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be properly in the following procedure. It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for...
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Remove the two hex bolts from the fascia. 4. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Sidemarker C. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. Open the hood. You may need someone else to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-48 Headlamp 2. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Pull the front fascia back. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. A.
Remove the two hex bolts from the fascia. 4. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Sidemarker C. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. Open the hood. You may need someone else to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-48 Headlamp 2. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Pull the front fascia back. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. A.
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... worn or damaged or that have it repaired. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. 6-7 Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Have any components that streak or miss areas of wear. The airbag system does not need...
... worn or damaged or that have it repaired. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. 6-7 Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Have any components that streak or miss areas of wear. The airbag system does not need...
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...12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant ...meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Linkage Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Transaxle Shift in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of ...
...12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant ...meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Linkage Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Transaxle Shift in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of ...
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear ...
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear ...
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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 ...3-36 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 G Gage Boost ...3-37 Fuel ...3-36 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-6 Glove Box ...2-37 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 ...3-36 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 G Gage Boost ...3-37 Fuel ...3-36 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-6 Glove Box ...2-37 GM Mobility...