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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...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Index ...1
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...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 Electrical System ...5-92 Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Index ...1
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... page 6-4 for details on changing the filter. Lower the glove box door. 3-21 To find out what type of routine scheduled maintenance. Tilt the glove box door down by reaching through the glove box. 1. To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through...until the door can be lowered from the inside. 3. The filter should be replaced as part of filter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. Open the glove box and remove all articles from its track. See your retailer for replacement intervals. Open the ...
... page 6-4 for details on changing the filter. Lower the glove box door. 3-21 To find out what type of routine scheduled maintenance. Tilt the glove box door down by reaching through the glove box. 1. To access the passenger compartment air filter you must go through...until the door can be lowered from the inside. 3. The filter should be replaced as part of filter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. Open the glove box and remove all articles from its track. See your retailer for replacement intervals. Open the ...
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...inspection. Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it does not come on in this manual for inspection. Always follow the maintenance schedule in three other oil problem. If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The engine could also come on... light will go out when you turn the ignition to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may take several days of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can become so hot that it catches fire. The repairs would be...
...inspection. Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it does not come on in this manual for inspection. Always follow the maintenance schedule in three other oil problem. If you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The engine could also come on... light will go out when you turn the ignition to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may take several days of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can become so hot that it catches fire. The repairs would be...
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...message will sound when the message is displayed. See "How to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your GM dealer as soon as possible. 3-40 Have the brake system serviced by pressing either degrees Fahrenheit...condition is no longer present. COOLANT Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on if the condition is enabled with the headlamp switch. It will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off...
...message will sound when the message is displayed. See "How to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your GM dealer as soon as possible. 3-40 Have the brake system serviced by pressing either degrees Fahrenheit...condition is no longer present. COOLANT Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on if the condition is enabled with the headlamp switch. It will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off...
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... gas cap to create icy road conditions. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more of the engine is on page 5-23 for more information. You should recheck your vehicle has a 2.0L engine, this message appears...
... gas cap to create icy road conditions. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more of the engine is on page 5-23 for more information. You should recheck your vehicle has a 2.0L engine, this message appears...
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... if your trip. Check periodically to review this information before you can tow a trailer. If you have the Cobalt SS, you start your vehicle is covered in this . Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily...severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on page 6-4 for more often when you find them quickly. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you are transaxle fluid (do not overfill), engine... a manual transaxle. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29.
... if your trip. Check periodically to review this information before you can tow a trailer. If you have the Cobalt SS, you start your vehicle is covered in this . Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily...severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on page 6-4 for more often when you find them quickly. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you are transaxle fluid (do not overfill), engine... a manual transaxle. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29.
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... oil stay on when you start your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used engine oil. See Scheduled Maintenance on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. This will tell you are driving in the trash, pouring it on ... containing used oil. Never dispose of oil by taking it to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change...
... oil stay on when you start your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used engine oil. See Scheduled Maintenance on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. This will tell you are driving in the trash, pouring it on ... containing used oil. Never dispose of oil by taking it to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change...
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... types and are removed in different ways. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information on wiper blade inspection. 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. For proper type and length, see Normal... Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Here is how to remove the wiper blades: 1. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly ...
... types and are removed in different ways. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information on wiper blade inspection. 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. For proper type and length, see Normal... Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Here is how to remove the wiper blades: 1. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly ...
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... time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as shown on page 5-68 for more uniform wear for damaged tires or wheels. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71. Do not include the compact spare tire in flation pressures as possible and check wheel alignment. The wheel could come off...
... time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as shown on page 5-68 for more uniform wear for damaged tires or wheels. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71. Do not include the compact spare tire in flation pressures as possible and check wheel alignment. The wheel could come off...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 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 ...6-3 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 ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 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 ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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... of the air we breathe. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed...vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in flation can even affect the quality of emissions from... wrong tire in good condition, be covered by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be sure to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by warranty.
... of the air we breathe. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed...vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in flation can even affect the quality of emissions from... wrong tire in good condition, be covered by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be sure to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by warranty.
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Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in many other ways. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive it . Because of all the time in making deliveries. Do your own maintenance work only if you have any doubt,... weather. See Gasoline Octane on how to do errands, or in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench® dealer to have your vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do these limits on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits.
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in many other ways. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive it . Because of all the time in making deliveries. Do your own maintenance work only if you have any doubt,... weather. See Gasoline Octane on how to do errands, or in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench® dealer to have your vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do these limits on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits.
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... within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the following for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it means that service is recommended that your first service be Maintenance II, and that vehicle service is serviced, make... system is changed at least once a year and at all necessary repairs done before you must be reset. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Always use of genuine GM parts. Have your last service. ...
... within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the following for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it means that service is recommended that your first service be Maintenance II, and that vehicle service is serviced, make... system is changed at least once a year and at all necessary repairs done before you must be reset. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was performed. Always use of genuine GM parts. Have your last service. ...
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... filter. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels. See "Additional Required Services" in flation pressures and wear. See footnote (g Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in At Least Once a Month on page 5-15. Inspect engine cooling...check in this section. Inspect wiper blades. See Engine Oil on page 6-9. Reset oil life system. Add fluid as needed additional services. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See footnote (k).
... filter. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels. See "Additional Required Services" in flation pressures and wear. See footnote (g Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in At Least Once a Month on page 5-15. Inspect engine cooling...check in this section. Inspect wiper blades. See Engine Oil on page 6-9. Reset oil life system. Add fluid as needed additional services. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See footnote (k).
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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 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. You should retain all maintenance receipts. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages.
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 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. You should retain all maintenance receipts. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages.
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...TTY user can dial 1-800-263-3830.) • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for updated information. Refer to the web for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only ...owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. To register your GM ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be ...
...TTY user can dial 1-800-263-3830.) • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for updated information. Refer to the web for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only ...owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. To register your GM ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be ...
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..., axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In Canada, information pertaining to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of your General...
..., axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In Canada, information pertaining to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of your General...
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... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Record ...6-15 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 ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-32 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual...
... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Record ...6-15 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 ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-32 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual...
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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 Seats (cont.) Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Securing a Child...
... 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 Seats (cont.) Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Securing a Child...