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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 ... Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-110 Vehicle Identification ...5-117 Electrical System ...5-117 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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 ... Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-110 Vehicle Identification ...5-117 Electrical System ...5-117 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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... forces. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job...
... forces. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job...
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To find out what type of filter to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. Open and empty the glove box. 3. Airflow reduction is drawn into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced. Passenger Compartment Air Filter ... Parts on each side and lowering from the track. 3-22 Lower the glove box door by pressing in on page 6-14. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Pull the tab at the back of the glove box toward you ...
To find out what type of filter to be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. Open and empty the glove box. 3. Airflow reduction is drawn into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced. Passenger Compartment Air Filter ... Parts on each side and lowering from the track. 3-22 Lower the glove box door by pressing in on page 6-14. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Pull the tab at the back of the glove box toward you ...
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Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. See Fog Lamps ... damage the engine. This light comes on , it means that it might have some other system problem. If the system is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page...
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. See Fog Lamps ... damage the engine. This light comes on , it means that it might have some other system problem. If the system is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page...
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...LIFE displays. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on a schedule consistent with your vehicle is then calculated starting from that point. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change . Average... how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per hour (km/h). If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM)...
...LIFE displays. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on a schedule consistent with your vehicle is then calculated starting from that point. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change . Average... how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per hour (km/h). If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM)...
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... the instrument panel cluster will be changed. This does not require engine or transmission service. 3-47 See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-62. Have the tire pressures checked and set to make sure that it should turn the message off. Under severe conditions, hot ambient...
... the instrument panel cluster will be changed. This does not require engine or transmission service. 3-47 See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-62. Have the tire pressures checked and set to make sure that it should turn the message off. Under severe conditions, hot ambient...
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...: They Are for Everyone on the task of time. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to wear your life. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 slowly when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be ready. Your Driving, the Road, and...
...: They Are for Everyone on the task of time. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to wear your life. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 slowly when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be ready. Your Driving, the Road, and...
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... someone pick up on page 5-32. • Start the engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more on a Hill 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more often when pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the trailer is equipped with a manual transmission. It is...
... someone pick up on page 5-32. • Start the engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more on a Hill 1. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more often when pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the trailer is equipped with a manual transmission. It is...
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... intervals and replace it to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. When to LOCK/OFF. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 Engine Compartment Overview for very long. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. Turn the key to ... cleaner/filter at each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance for your skin for the location of water. Do not let used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of...
... intervals and replace it to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. When to LOCK/OFF. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 Engine Compartment Overview for very long. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. Turn the key to ... cleaner/filter at each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance for your skin for the location of water. Do not let used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of...
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...;lter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. 5-24 When to stop flames if the engine backfires. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air.... And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. it helps to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it .
...;lter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. 5-24 When to stop flames if the engine backfires. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-12 for more information. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air.... And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. it helps to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it .
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... page 6-12. Automatic Transmission Fluid It is the only reason for fluid loss. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Be sure to clean the filter. To inspect or replace the filter, remove the screws that hold the cover on page 6-12. Change ...
... page 6-12. Automatic Transmission Fluid It is the only reason for fluid loss. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Be sure to clean the filter. To inspect or replace the filter, remove the screws that hold the cover on page 6-12. Change ...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Here is how to remove the wiper blades: 1. Install a new ...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Here is how to remove the wiper blades: 1. Install a new ...
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... tire, if the vehicle has one , for signs of a regular tire rotation is to perform most like it did when the tires were new. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71 for more information. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear in the tire rotation. The purpose of wear...
... tire, if the vehicle has one , for signs of a regular tire rotation is to perform most like it did when the tires were new. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-71 for more information. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear in the tire rotation. The purpose of wear...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 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 ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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...on how to keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer for details. If you might drive it . Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you might drive long distances all the different ways people use the vehicle in making deliveries. Or you purchased the GM Protection ... few times a week. See the Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer. Any damage caused by the vehicle warranty. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this vehicle in good ...
...on how to keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer for details. If you might drive it . Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you might drive long distances all the different ways people use the vehicle in making deliveries. Or you purchased the GM Protection ... few times a week. See the Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer. Any damage caused by the vehicle warranty. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this vehicle in good ...
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... all necessary repairs done before you can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 4-26. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualified and have the ... recommend the use of genuine parts from your own maintenance work . See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work on page 7-17. This schedule is serviced, make sure these jobs. In trying to...
... all necessary repairs done before you can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 4-26. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualified and have the ... recommend the use of genuine parts from your own maintenance work . See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work on page 7-17. This schedule is serviced, make sure these jobs. In trying to...
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...If the engine oil life system is required for the vehicle. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for over a year. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this time the system must be changed . Remember to reset the ... message displays 10 months or more often. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), service is ever reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 3,...
...If the engine oil life system is required for the vehicle. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for over a year. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I . Your dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will perform this time the system must be changed . Remember to reset the ... message displays 10 months or more often. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), service is ever reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 3,...
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Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (j). See footnote (k). See footnote (a). Add fl... 5-70 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in this section. Visually check for any needed . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II • • • 6-5 Inspect brake system.
Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (j). See footnote (k). See footnote (a). Add fl... 5-70 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in this section. Visually check for any needed . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II • • • 6-5 Inspect brake system.
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... name of your vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00...
... name of your vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00...
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... Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-41 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
... Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-41 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...