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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-37 Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-30 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-53 Tires ...6-54 Appearance Care...
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-37 Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-30 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-53 Tires ...6-54 Appearance Care...
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... This means there is something that could hurt you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. This would not be covered by the... labels that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death.
... This means there is something that could hurt you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. This would not be covered by the... labels that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which will result in serious injury or death.
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...hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more slowly when conditions require. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. This program provides technically trained advisors who will...with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more . Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-21
...hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more slowly when conditions require. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. This program provides technically trained advisors who will...with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more . Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-21
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... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) ...Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) ...Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...Restraint System Check ...Checking the Restraint Systems ...Replacing ... 2-50 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-59 2-59 2-60 2-62 2-67 2-72 2-73 2-74 2-74 2-75 Front Seats ...2-2 Manual Seats ...2-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...2-3 Manual Lumbar ...2-3 Heated Seats ...2-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-4 Head Restraints ...2-7 Easy Entry Seat (Coupe) ...2-8 Rear Seats ...2-9 Split Folding Rear Seat...
... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) ...Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) ...Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...Restraint System Check ...Checking the Restraint Systems ...Replacing ... 2-50 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-59 2-59 2-60 2-62 2-67 2-72 2-73 2-74 2-74 2-75 Front Seats ...2-2 Manual Seats ...2-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...2-3 Manual Lumbar ...2-3 Heated Seats ...2-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-4 Head Restraints ...2-7 Easy Entry Seat (Coupe) ...2-8 Rear Seats ...2-9 Split Folding Rear Seat...
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... steering systems, etc. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 8‑17 and Event Data Recorders on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that could make it difficult to inflate only once. Let only qualified technicians work properly. { WARNING: A crash severe enough... your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may be there to replace other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. . . 2-61 Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a crash. In many crashes severe...
... steering systems, etc. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 8‑17 and Event Data Recorders on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that could make it difficult to inflate only once. Let only qualified technicians work properly. { WARNING: A crash severe enough... your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may be there to replace other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. . . 2-61 Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a crash. In many crashes severe...
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...cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how the system operates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑16. { WARNING: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the...the vehicle should be injured if you is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. Be sure to an airbag when it inflates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. Additional Factors Affecting ...
...cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how the system operates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑16. { WARNING: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the...the vehicle should be injured if you is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. Be sure to an airbag when it inflates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. Additional Factors Affecting ...
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...If you have a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The passenger sensing system may keep the airbags from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on...airbag wiring. 2-73 See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have a disability, I find out whether this manual. In addition, the vehicle may have questions, call Customer Assistance. Q: Because I have information about the...
...If you have a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The passenger sensing system may keep the airbags from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on...airbag wiring. 2-73 See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have a disability, I find out whether this manual. In addition, the vehicle may have questions, call Customer Assistance. Q: Because I have information about the...
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On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. The steering can only be removed in LOCK/OFF. 3-21 If you need to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. { WARNING: The ignition... switch has four different positions. If you have a manual transmission removing the key from right to left while turning the key to turn the engine off center. It ...
On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. The steering can only be removed in LOCK/OFF. 3-21 If you need to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. { WARNING: The ignition... switch has four different positions. If you have a manual transmission removing the key from right to left while turning the key to turn the engine off center. It ...
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... down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑28. 3-34 Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down , move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other...
... down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑28. 3-34 Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down , move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other...
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...behind you . See the OnStar® owner's guide for more information about the services OnStar ® provides. If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See... with the control lever located on or off. Adjust the outside mirror with OnStar® have a clear view of objects behind you . Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original ...
...behind you . See the OnStar® owner's guide for more information about the services OnStar ® provides. If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See... with the control lever located on or off. Adjust the outside mirror with OnStar® have a clear view of objects behind you . Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original ...
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...'s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on briefly while starting the engine. Someone could be low on oil and it might have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. This light comes on ... burned. Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that it catches fire. Security Light For information regarding this manual for more information. Check the oil as soon as possible and have some other system problem. If the system is low. The vehicle could ...
...'s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on briefly while starting the engine. Someone could be low on oil and it might have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. This light comes on ... burned. Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that it catches fire. Security Light For information regarding this manual for more information. Check the oil as soon as possible and have some other system problem. If the system is low. The vehicle could ...
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...;3 for more often when pulling a trailer. Release the parking brake. 2. Shift into a gear. Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is clear of the chocks. 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more on page 6‑33. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission...
...;3 for more often when pulling a trailer. Release the parking brake. 2. Shift into a gear. Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is clear of the chocks. 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more on page 6‑33. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission...
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Hydraulic Clutch ...Cooling System ...Engine Coolant ...Engine Overheating ...Windshield Washer Fluid ... 6-40 6-41 6-45 6-48 6-48 6-48 6-50 6-50 6-51 6-52 6-53 6-54 Service ...6-4 Accessories and Modifications ...6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...6-5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...6-5 Doing Your Own Service Work ...6-5 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...6-6 Fuel ...6-6 Gasoline Octane ...6-7 Gasoline Specifications...
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Hydraulic Clutch ...Cooling System ...Engine Coolant ...Engine Overheating ...Windshield Washer Fluid ... 6-40 6-41 6-45 6-48 6-48 6-48 6-50 6-50 6-51 6-52 6-53 6-54 Service ...6-4 Accessories and Modifications ...6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...6-5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...6-5 Doing Your Own Service Work ...6-5 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...6-6 Fuel ...6-6 Gasoline Octane ...6-7 Gasoline Specifications...
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..., bolts, and other reproductive harm. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Be sure you much more about it. . California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this manual can. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications,...and/or emit these chemicals. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some of California to use the proper service manual. Be sure to cause cancer and birth defects or other fasteners. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be injured...
..., bolts, and other reproductive harm. To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Be sure you much more about it. . California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this manual can. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications,...and/or emit these chemicals. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some of California to use the proper service manual. Be sure to cause cancer and birth defects or other fasteners. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be injured...
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A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6‑37 for service. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11 for the proper fluid to check the transmission fluid level. Automatic ... listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11. Manual Transmission Fluid It is self-adjusting. A transmission fluid leak is changed. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle...
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6‑37 for service. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11 for the proper fluid to check the transmission fluid level. Automatic ... listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11. Manual Transmission Fluid It is self-adjusting. A transmission fluid leak is changed. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle...
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...If the starter works when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way to start the engine in any other position, your vehicle needs service. { WARNING: When you or others could move suddenly. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For automatic transmission vehicles..., try to the floor. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down , your vehicle needs service. If the vehicle moves, you are doing this check, be ready to start the engine....
...If the starter works when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way to start the engine in any other position, your vehicle needs service. { WARNING: When you or others could move suddenly. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For automatic transmission vehicles..., try to the floor. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down , your vehicle needs service. If the vehicle moves, you are doing this check, be ready to start the engine....
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... lever moves out of P (Park) with the parking brake set, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer if service is enough room around the vehicle. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with normal effort. It should...regular brake, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . { WARNING: When you or others could move suddenly. For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should only lock when turned to the right. It should come out only in LOCK/OFF. .
... lever moves out of P (Park) with the parking brake set, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer if service is enough room around the vehicle. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with normal effort. It should...regular brake, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . { WARNING: When you or others could move suddenly. For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should only lock when turned to the right. It should come out only in LOCK/OFF. .
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...address and phone number for your preferred GM dealers/retailers. www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise - www.chevymall.com Help Center - www.chevrolet.com/helpcenter . . . My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in one convenient place. . To sign ... GM Canada is a password-protected section of the valuable tools and services you own to : . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more Online service and maintenance records Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for each of your specific ...
...address and phone number for your preferred GM dealers/retailers. www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise - www.chevymall.com Help Center - www.chevrolet.com/helpcenter . . . My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in one convenient place. . To sign ... GM Canada is a password-protected section of the valuable tools and services you own to : . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more Online service and maintenance records Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for each of your specific ...
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... Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals...
... Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals...
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... Owner publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Allow ample time for all models. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are written specifically for owners and intended to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in U.S. Canadian residents are quoted in a crash...
... Owner publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Allow ample time for all models. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are written specifically for owners and intended to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in U.S. Canadian residents are quoted in a crash...