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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-......3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 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 ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-110 Vehicle Identification ...5-117 Electrical System ...5-117...
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-......3-58 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 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 ...5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-110 Vehicle Identification ...5-117 Electrical System ...5-117...
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... high. • The oil pressure is open. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-52 for that have already been provided for additional information. 2-8 The vehicle's hood is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from heat stroke. The system may be unable to get...
... high. • The oil pressure is open. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-52 for that have already been provided for additional information. 2-8 The vehicle's hood is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from heat stroke. The system may be unable to get...
Owner's Manual
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... warm-up in cold weather condition at least four hours before to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of the vehicle between the strut and the air cleaner/filter. 3. You could cause an...
... warm-up in cold weather condition at least four hours before to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Also, the wrong kind of the vehicle between the strut and the air cleaner/filter. 3. You could cause an...
Owner's Manual
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...), the rear defogger will stay on to show that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
...), the rear defogger will stay on to show that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) ...5-21 Engine Air Cleaner...
... 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 ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) ...5-21 Engine Air Cleaner...
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You can start a fire. 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. These include liquids like fuel, ...;lling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others : • Dispense fuel...
You can start a fire. 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. These include liquids like fuel, ...;lling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that burn can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others : • Dispense fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...latch fully. It is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side 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. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle. 2. It is located... under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. 5-11 Hood Release To open position. Then go to the front of the vehicle. 3. Before closing the...
...latch fully. It is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver's side 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. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle. 2. It is located... under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. 5-11 Hood Release To open position. Then go to the front of the vehicle. 3. Before closing the...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 2.0L L4 engine, this is what you will see: 5-14
Owner's Manual
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... radiator hoses, and other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is a leak. If you do, you could require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or...
... radiator hoses, and other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is a leak. If you do, you could require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or...
Owner's Manual
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... cooling fan under pressure, and if you hear a hiss, wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to stop. They are under the hood can start up even when the engine is hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about two or two and one-half turns. Never turn...
... cooling fan under pressure, and if you hear a hiss, wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to stop. They are under the hood can start up even when the engine is hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about two or two and one-half turns. Never turn...
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... 3-32 for more information. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Wait until there is cool. 5-32 You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your engine if it overheats, and get... out of the vehicle until it . Notice: Engine damage from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Notice: If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no sign of engine overheating. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment...
... 3-32 for more information. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Wait until there is cool. 5-32 You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your engine if it overheats, and get... out of the vehicle until it . Notice: Engine damage from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Notice: If the engine catches fire because of being driven with no sign of engine overheating. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment...
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You will not need to access the terminal. It is located under the hood. Locate the remote positive (+) terminal which is not running and can start up even when the engine is located behind the engine coolant surge tank. ... (−) terminals on page 5-12 for jump starting terminal. Lift the cap to access your vehicle under a red tethered cap on that vehicle. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the engine compartment fuse block. See Engine Compartment Overview on the...
You will not need to access the terminal. It is located under the hood. Locate the remote positive (+) terminal which is not running and can start up even when the engine is located behind the engine coolant surge tank. ... (−) terminals on page 5-12 for jump starting terminal. Lift the cap to access your vehicle under a red tethered cap on that vehicle. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the engine compartment fuse block. See Engine Compartment Overview on the...
Owner's Manual
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... optical headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory and should be: • Placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. See Hood Release on the headlamps: 1. Open the hood. Headlamp aiming is being done. Normally loaded with a full tank of any snow, ice, or mud on it is damaged, the headlamp...
... optical headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory and should be: • Placed so the headlamps are aimed properly. See Hood Release on the headlamps: 1. Open the hood. Headlamp aiming is being done. Normally loaded with a full tank of any snow, ice, or mud on it is damaged, the headlamp...
Owner's Manual
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... aimed to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Covering a headlamp may cause damage to be turned with a 6 mm socket wrench. 7. The adjustment screw can be seen on the low...
... aimed to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which may cause excessive heat build-up which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Covering a headlamp may cause damage to be turned with a 6 mm socket wrench. 7. The adjustment screw can be seen on the low...
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Sidemarker C. Remove the two bolts from the fascia. Pull the headlamp assembly up at an angle and towards the radiator to remove it. 5-47 Pull the front fascia back. 5. Open the hood. Assistance may be needed for Steps 4 and 5. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-11. Remove the two fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. A. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Headlamp 2.
Sidemarker C. Remove the two bolts from the fascia. Pull the headlamp assembly up at an angle and towards the radiator to remove it. 5-47 Pull the front fascia back. 5. Open the hood. Assistance may be needed for Steps 4 and 5. 4. See Hood Release on page 5-11. Remove the two fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 3. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp B. A. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Headlamp 2.
Owner's Manual
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Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 9.2 qt 7.4 qt 5.0 qt 5.0 qt 13.2 gal 13.5 gal 13.0 gal 8.7 L 7.0 L 4.7 L 4.7 L 50.0 L 51.1 L 49.2 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling ...
Application Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. 9.2 qt 7.4 qt 5.0 qt 5.0 qt 13.2 gal 13.5 gal 13.0 gal 8.7 L 7.0 L 4.7 L 4.7 L 50.0 L 51.1 L 49.2 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling ...
Owner's Manual
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... or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for surface condition. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges and latches. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. If you see Checking the Restraint Systems on...
... or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for surface condition. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges and latches. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. If you see Checking the Restraint Systems on...
Owner's Manual
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... Linkage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM...
... Linkage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM...
Owner's Manual
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... Center Console Storage ...2-42 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Chains, Tire ...5-78 Charging System Light ...3-28 Check Engine Lamp ...3-33 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-116 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...1-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-41 Older Children ...1-30 Securing a Child Restraint...
... Center Console Storage ...2-42 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-48 Chains, Tire ...5-78 Charging System Light ...3-28 Check Engine Lamp ...3-33 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-116 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...1-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-41 Older Children ...1-30 Securing a Child Restraint...