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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 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety ...
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 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety ...
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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 Maintenance Schedule ...7-2 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...8-17 Index ...i-1
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 Maintenance Schedule ...7-2 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...8-17 Index ...i-1
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... Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name COBALT are options that may or may not be found on your specific vehicle either because they are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles ...
... Division wherever it can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name COBALT are options that may or may not be found on your specific vehicle either because they are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. For vehicles ...
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A circle with a slash through it is something that could result in injury or death. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something...
A circle with a slash through it is something that could result in injury or death. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something...
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For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle...
For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle...
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Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ......
Section 1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ......
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C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑10 (If Equipped) . F. I. Fog Lamps on page 4‑84 (If Equipped) . See Trunk on page 4‑11. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3‑12. Horn on page 4‑4. P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑3. D. G. H. N. E. Q. A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) . B. Cruise Control on page 4‑16. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑19. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑37. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑6. Windshield ...
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑10 (If Equipped) . F. I. Fog Lamps on page 4‑84 (If Equipped) . See Trunk on page 4‑11. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3‑12. Horn on page 4‑4. P. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑3. D. G. H. N. E. Q. A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) . B. Cruise Control on page 4‑16. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑19. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑37. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑6. Windshield ...
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V for three seconds to locate the vehicle. Press again within five seconds to cancel the panic alarm. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press L again to unlock all doors. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold open the trunk. L and release to sound the panic alarm. Aim the RKE transmitter at ...
V for three seconds to locate the vehicle. Press again within five seconds to cancel the panic alarm. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press L again to unlock all doors. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold open the trunk. L and release to sound the panic alarm. Aim the RKE transmitter at ...
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The doors will be used to lock or unlock the doors. Turn the ignition switch to lock the doors. Press to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. . . The engine will turn the key clockwise. Power Door Locks This vehicle may come on. Turn on page 3‑4. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. The controls are located on page 3‑8. Door Locks on the driver and front passenger door armrests. See Remote Vehicle Start on each door or use the power door locks. 1-5 From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on page 3‑6....
The doors will be used to lock or unlock the doors. Turn the ignition switch to lock the doors. Press to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. . . The engine will turn the key clockwise. Power Door Locks This vehicle may come on. Turn on page 3‑4. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. The controls are located on page 3‑8. Door Locks on the driver and front passenger door armrests. See Remote Vehicle Start on each door or use the power door locks. 1-5 From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on page 3‑6....
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See Power Windows on each window. Lift the bar to the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be sure it . Try to move the seat to be opened from inside the driver storage compartment, on the driver door armrest control each passenger door controls only that doors window. The switch on page 3‑15. 1-6 This button is locked in place. Press the front of the instrument panel . Trunk Release In addition to unlock the seat. 2. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. See Manual Seats on page 3‑12. Slide the seat to ...
See Power Windows on each window. Lift the bar to the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be sure it . Try to move the seat to be opened from inside the driver storage compartment, on the driver door armrest control each passenger door controls only that doors window. The switch on page 3‑15. 1-6 This button is locked in place. Press the front of the instrument panel . Trunk Release In addition to unlock the seat. 2. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. See Manual Seats on page 3‑12. Slide the seat to ...
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Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is at the desired height. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑3. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks To raise or lower the driver seat, move the lever upward or downward repeatedly until the seat is locked. Lift the recline lever. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 2‑4. 1-7
Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is at the desired height. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑3. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks To raise or lower the driver seat, move the lever upward or downward repeatedly until the seat is locked. Lift the recline lever. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 2‑4. 1-7
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Driver's Switch shown See Manual Lumbar on the instrument panel above the climate control system. Press the side of the switch with the double indicator lights to turn the seat to the highest setting. The switches are located on page 2‑3. Heated Seats This vehicle may have heated front seats. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Return the switch to the center to turn the seat to the lowest setting. Press the side of the driver seat lower cushion. See Heated Seats on page 2‑4. 1-8 Manual Lumbar If equipped, the ...
Driver's Switch shown See Manual Lumbar on the instrument panel above the climate control system. Press the side of the switch with the double indicator lights to turn the seat to the highest setting. The switches are located on page 2‑3. Heated Seats This vehicle may have heated front seats. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Return the switch to the center to turn the seat to the lowest setting. Press the side of the driver seat lower cushion. See Heated Seats on page 2‑4. 1-8 Manual Lumbar If equipped, the ...
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Everyone on page 2‑10. Safety Belts: They Are for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑41. Refer to the following sections for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑7. Safety Belt 1-9 See Head Restraints on page 2‑24. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for important information on how to use safety belts properly... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑15.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Everyone on page 2‑10. Safety Belts: They Are for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑41. Refer to the following sections for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑7. Safety Belt 1-9 See Head Restraints on page 2‑24. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for important information on how to use safety belts properly... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑15.
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The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are located on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada 2. Press one of the vehicle and the area behind it can be visible on the driver door armrest. 1. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 2‑62 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on the control pad to move the mirror to choose either outside mirror. Use the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the desired direction. 3. Sensing System for important information. 1-10 If the vehicle has a...
The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are located on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada 2. Press one of the vehicle and the area behind it can be visible on the driver door armrest. 1. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 2‑62 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on the control pad to move the mirror to choose either outside mirror. Use the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the desired direction. 3. Sensing System for important information. 1-10 If the vehicle has a...
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Push the mirror outward, to return it to move it for a clearer view of behind . To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in place. Pull the lever up or down . 2. See Tilt Wheel on page 3‑37. Move the steering wheel up to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Pull the lever down into a comfortable position. 3. Manually fold the mirrors inward to lock the ...
Push the mirror outward, to return it to move it for a clearer view of behind . To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in place. Pull the lever up or down . 2. See Tilt Wheel on page 3‑37. Move the steering wheel up to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Pull the lever down into a comfortable position. 3. Manually fold the mirrors inward to lock the ...
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Move the lever near each lamp to turn the Automatic Headlamp System off . Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The vehicle may have reading lamps on the parking lamps and taillamps only. The lever is opened . 1 : Turns the lamp on whenever a door is on the left side of the switch to the following positions: 9 : Turns the lamp off . P : When operating in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be turned off or back on . Press the button near the dome lamp to Off/On will turn the reading lamps on and off , even when a door is opened . + : Turns the dome lamp on . Exterior ...
Move the lever near each lamp to turn the Automatic Headlamp System off . Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The vehicle may have reading lamps on the parking lamps and taillamps only. The lever is opened . 1 : Turns the lamp on whenever a door is on the left side of the switch to the following positions: 9 : Turns the lamp off . P : When operating in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be turned off or back on . Press the button near the dome lamp to Off/On will turn the reading lamps on and off , even when a door is opened . + : Turns the dome lamp on . Exterior ...
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑6. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑10. Fog Lamps on page 4‑10. Windshield Washer : Press the button at the end of the steering column. 9 : Turns the wipers off. & : Turn this band for a single wiping cycle. Windshield Wiper/Washer 1-13 Headlamps on Reminder on page 4‑10. Headlamps on the right side of the lever until the washers begin. The windshield wiper lever is located on ...
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑6. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑10. Fog Lamps on page 4‑10. Windshield Washer : Press the button at the end of the steering column. 9 : Turns the wipers off. & : Turn this band for a single wiping cycle. Windshield Wiper/Washer 1-13 Headlamps on Reminder on page 4‑10. Headlamps on the right side of the lever until the washers begin. The windshield wiper lever is located on ...
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Air Conditioning E. Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on page 4‑14. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. 1-14 Air Delivery Mode Control B. Rear Window Defogger F. BAND : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Temperature Control D. Recirculation See Climate Control System on and off. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Vehicles with this system. Fan Control C. Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A.
Air Conditioning E. Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on page 4‑14. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. 1-14 Air Delivery Mode Control B. Rear Window Defogger F. BAND : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Temperature Control D. Recirculation See Climate Control System on and off. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Vehicles with this system. Fan Control C. Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A.
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For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑54. For more information about these and other radio features, see Setting the Clock on . Press 3. Storing a Favorite Station Depending on the six numbered buttons. Each page of favorites can contain any one of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. O to six pages of the tabs that you want to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be displayed on the top line of AM, FM, or XM stations. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 4. For ...
For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑54. For more information about these and other radio features, see Setting the Clock on . Press 3. Storing a Favorite Station Depending on the six numbered buttons. Each page of favorites can contain any one of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. O to six pages of the tabs that you want to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be displayed on the top line of AM, FM, or XM stations. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 4. For ...
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For more information, refer to play audio from the portable player. Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on page 4‑54. Press the CD/AUX button to : . . See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" and "Using the USB Port" under Radio(s) on the audio system. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under...
For more information, refer to play audio from the portable player. Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on page 4‑54. Press the CD/AUX button to : . . See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" and "Using the USB Port" under Radio(s) on the audio system. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under...