Owner's Manual
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-43 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (...
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-43 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (...
Owner's Manual
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... crash, the person sitting there could be sure to push rearward on the rear of the rear seat. 1. Move the seatback to the person sitting there. That could move . Push down the easy entry seat handle located on an easy entry seat to release the seatback. 2. After you have used to be sure they are locked. Easy Entry Seat (Coupe) To use the easy entry seat...
... crash, the person sitting there could be sure to push rearward on the rear of the rear seat. 1. Move the seatback to the person sitting there. That could move . Push down the easy entry seat handle located on an easy entry seat to release the seatback. 2. After you have used to be sure they are locked. Easy Entry Seat (Coupe) To use the easy entry seat...
Owner's Manual
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...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-28 Parking Brake ...2-31 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-32 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-33 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-37 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38...
...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-28 Parking Brake ...2-31 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-32 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-33 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-37 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38...
Owner's Manual
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... at the vehicle and press and release the remote start . 2-7 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn the key to ON/RUN to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. If your vehicle. If it is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the engine to continue to run. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch to drive the vehicle. To manually shut off a remote start since the vehicle has...
... at the vehicle and press and release the remote start . 2-7 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn the key to ON/RUN to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. If your vehicle. If it is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the engine to continue to run. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch to drive the vehicle. To manually shut off a remote start since the vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open . The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will turn off the system alarm, do not want to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock, lock, or trunk release buttons on the remote keyless transmitter, it on. If you do one of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter...
... the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open . The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will turn off the system alarm, do not want to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock, lock, or trunk release buttons on the remote keyless transmitter, it on. If you do one of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... . Operate the engine and transmission gently until the vehicle starts. Notice: The engine is held in START for a maximum of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after 15 seconds to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be stopped after cranking has ended, can be covered by turning the ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. If...
... . Operate the engine and transmission gently until the vehicle starts. Notice: The engine is held in START for a maximum of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after 15 seconds to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be stopped after cranking has ended, can be covered by turning the ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. A few driving trips with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. See Accessories...
... the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. A few driving trips with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. See Accessories...
Owner's Manual
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...Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. While either the hour or the minute numbers are flashing, turn the f knob to the desired option to increase or decrease the time. 4. Press H again until 12H or 24H is displayed. Once 12H or 24H is automatically...otherwise, the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is displayed, turn f to select the setting. Press the H button again to change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press the H button ...
...Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. While either the hour or the minute numbers are flashing, turn the f knob to the desired option to increase or decrease the time. 4. Press H again until 12H or 24H is displayed. Once 12H or 24H is automatically...otherwise, the flashing stops after five seconds and the current time displayed is displayed, turn f to select the setting. Press the H button again to change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press the H button ...
Owner's Manual
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... much light to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by adjusting the inside and out. Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. • Slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to see the GM Performance...
... much light to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by adjusting the inside and out. Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. • Slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to see the GM Performance...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes may also be covered by itself. So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of your passengers. For example, if the trailer is not used properly. Trailering is required to work well - or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. the resulting repairs would not be damaged; Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle...
... brakes may also be covered by itself. So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of your passengers. For example, if the trailer is not used properly. Trailering is required to work well - or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. the resulting repairs would not be damaged; Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Coolant ...5-28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-31 Engine Overheating ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe) ...5-49 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan) ...5-50 Back-Up Lamps (Coupe) ...5-51 License Plate Lamp ...5-52 Replacement Bulbs ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires...
... Coolant ...5-28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-31 Engine Overheating ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-34 Brakes ...5-35 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-46 Halogen Bulbs ...5-46 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-47 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe) ...5-49 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan) ...5-50 Back-Up Lamps (Coupe) ...5-51 License Plate Lamp ...5-52 Replacement Bulbs ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the tire onto the rim. See Inflation - The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. See Loading the Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-26. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to...
... hold the tire onto the rim. See Inflation - The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. See Loading the Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-26. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to...
Owner's Manual
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... bead. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Sidewall: The portion of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that extend to the beads are seated. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure as shown on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the...
... bead. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Sidewall: The portion of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that extend to the beads are seated. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure as shown on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicles with the driver side front tire. The driver side front turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is done. Turn the ignition switch to sound. Start with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 1. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for the driver side rear tire, two additional horn chirps sound to indicate the tire learning process is ready to LOCK/OFF and start the TPMS learn mode. The horn...
... Vehicles with the driver side front tire. The driver side front turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is done. Turn the ignition switch to sound. Start with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 1. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for the driver side rear tire, two additional horn chirps sound to indicate the tire learning process is ready to LOCK/OFF and start the TPMS learn mode. The horn...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiver stops, or if the time limit has expired, the TIRE LEARN? The passenger side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is done. After hearing the single horn chirp for about eight seconds. If no tires are learned. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and start the TPMS learn mode, or...
... the receiver stops, or if the time limit has expired, the TIRE LEARN? The passenger side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is done. After hearing the single horn chirp for about eight seconds. If no tires are learned. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and start the TPMS learn mode, or...
Owner's Manual
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...Usage Ignition Switch, PASS-Key® III+ Stoplamp Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, PASS-Key® III+ Empty Spare Airbag Spare Windshield Wiper Climate Control System, Ignition Window Retained Accessory Power Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio System XM Radio™, OnStar™ Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Empty Usage Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse...
...Usage Ignition Switch, PASS-Key® III+ Stoplamp Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, PASS-Key® III+ Empty Spare Airbag Spare Windshield Wiper Climate Control System, Ignition Window Retained Accessory Power Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio System XM Radio™, OnStar™ Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Empty Usage Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. 7-9 Services Not Included in the sand, mud, or snow. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by violation of any laws. • Legal fines. • Mounting, dismounting or changing of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Battery Jump Start: Service...
... vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. 7-9 Services Not Included in the sand, mud, or snow. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by violation of any laws. • Legal fines. • Mounting, dismounting or changing of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Battery Jump Start: Service...
Owner's Manual
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...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-92 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-30 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-115 Care of Safety Belts ...5-112 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-116 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-113 Fabric/Carpet ...5-111 Finish Care ...5-114 Finish Damage ...5-116 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-112 Interior Cleaning ...5-110 Leather ...5-112 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-116 Tires ...5-116 Underbody Maintenance ...5-116 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-113...
...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-92 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-30 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-115 Care of Safety Belts ...5-112 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-116 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-113 Fabric/Carpet ...5-111 Finish Care ...5-114 Finish Damage ...5-116 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-112 Interior Cleaning ...5-110 Leather ...5-112 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-116 Tires ...5-116 Underbody Maintenance ...5-116 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-113...
Owner's Manual
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... Parking Brake ...2-31 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-27 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-22 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61, 1-67 Passing ...4-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Phone Bluetooth® ...3-80 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-118 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-23 Windows ...2-15 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...1-29 Privacy ...7-18 Navigation System ...7-19 OnStar ...7-19 Radio Frequency...
... Parking Brake ...2-31 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-27 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-22 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61, 1-67 Passing ...4-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Phone Bluetooth® ...3-80 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-118 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-23 Windows ...2-15 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...1-29 Privacy ...7-18 Navigation System ...7-19 OnStar ...7-19 Radio Frequency...
Owner's Manual
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...Shifting Out of Park ...2-33 Shifting Into Park ...2-32 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Compact ...5-109 Installing ...5-94, 5-98 Removing ...5-90 Storing ...5-106 Specifications and Capacities ...5-124 Speedometer ...3-25 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-15 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-90 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-42 Cupholders ...2-42 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...
...Shifting Out of Park ...2-33 Shifting Into Park ...2-32 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Compact ...5-109 Installing ...5-94, 5-98 Removing ...5-90 Storing ...5-106 Specifications and Capacities ...5-124 Speedometer ...3-25 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-15 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-90 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-42 Cupholders ...2-42 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...
