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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 Belts... System Check ...2-74 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-8 Windows ...3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-20 Mirrors ...3-37 Storage Areas ...3-39 Sunroof ...3-39 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-14 Warning Lights, Gages, and...
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 Belts... System Check ...2-74 Features and Controls ...3-1 Keys ...3-3 Doors and Locks ...3-8 Windows ...3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...3-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-20 Mirrors ...3-37 Storage Areas ...3-39 Sunroof ...3-39 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-14 Warning Lights, Gages, and...
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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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...manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor 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. On peut obtenir un exemplaire...
...manual and the page number where it appears in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor 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. On peut obtenir un exemplaire...
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... describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this happen." Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. A circle with a slash through it is a ...or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol ...
... describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this happen." Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. A circle with a slash through it is a ...or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol ...
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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 ... 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 Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v For more information on the...
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 ... 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 Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v For more information on the...
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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 ...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) ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Cruise ...
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 ...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) ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Bluetooth® ...Cruise ...
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...flash. 1-4 Press K to cancel the panic alarm. Press again within five seconds to sound the panic alarm. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Press Q. 3. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press L again to unlock the driver door. Starting the... a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to locate the...
...flash. 1-4 Press K to cancel the panic alarm. Press again within five seconds to sound the panic alarm. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Press Q. 3. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press L again to unlock the driver door. Starting the... a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to locate the...
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.... The controls are located on as long as the engine is running. Door Locks on the hazard warning flashers. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold /. Turn the ignition switch to run for a 10-minute time extension. For more information see: Door Locks To lock the driver...climate control system may have power door locks. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can also be used to unlock the doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on each door or use the manual lock knobs on page 3‑6. The doors will continue to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. . .
.... The controls are located on as long as the engine is running. Door Locks on the hazard warning flashers. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold /. Turn the ignition switch to run for a 10-minute time extension. For more information see: Door Locks To lock the driver...climate control system may have power door locks. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can also be used to unlock the doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on each door or use the manual lock knobs on page 3‑6. The doors will continue to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. . .
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Windows Power Windows For vehicles with power windows, the switches on the driver door armrest control each passenger door controls only that doors window. Press the front of the instrument ... Release In addition to the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be sure it is located inside the vehicle by pressing the remote trunk release button. The switch on page 3‑12. Try to move the seat to be opened from inside the driver...
Windows Power Windows For vehicles with power windows, the switches on the driver door armrest control each passenger door controls only that doors window. Press the front of the instrument ... Release In addition to the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be sure it is located inside the vehicle by pressing the remote trunk release button. The switch on page 3‑12. Try to move the seat to be opened from inside the driver...
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... switch to the center to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to turn off the heated seat. Heated Seats This vehicle may have heated front seats. Press the side of the switch with the single indicator light to turn the seat to the lowest setting. Press...
... switch to the center to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to turn off the heated seat. Heated Seats This vehicle may have heated front seats. Press the side of the switch with the single indicator light to turn the seat to the lowest setting. Press...
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...control pad to move the mirror to choose either outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either the left ...or right outside mirror. Sensing System for the outside power mirrors are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver...
...control pad to move the mirror to choose either outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either the left ...or right outside mirror. Sensing System for the outside power mirrors are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver...
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... view of behind . See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37. Manually fold the mirrors inward to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind the vehicle. To fold, pull the mirror toward the...
... view of behind . See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37. Manually fold the mirrors inward to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind the vehicle. To fold, pull the mirror toward the...
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... transmission must have the park brake set, before the Automatic Headlamp System can be turned off or back on. Exterior Lighting Mirror Reading Lamp The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Press the button near the dome lamp to turn the Automatic Headlamp System off . For... vehicles first sold in Canada, the automatic transmission must be in AUTO, a momentary turn of the steering column. 2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; : ...
... transmission must have the park brake set, before the Automatic Headlamp System can be turned off or back on. Exterior Lighting Mirror Reading Lamp The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Press the button near the dome lamp to turn the Automatic Headlamp System off . For... vehicles first sold in Canada, the automatic transmission must be in AUTO, a momentary turn of the steering column. 2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; : ...
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... 1-13 For more frequent wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 8 : Use for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑10. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the lever until...
... 1-13 For more frequent wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 8 : Use for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑10. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the lever until...
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Air Conditioning E. Radio with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Vehicles with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on page 4‑14. Temperature Control D. Recirculation See Climate Control System on and off. BAND : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Fan Control C. Rear Window Defogger F. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. 1-14 Air Delivery Mode Control B. Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with this system.
Air Conditioning E. Radio with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Vehicles with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on page 4‑14. Temperature Control D. Recirculation See Climate Control System on and off. BAND : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Fan Control C. Rear Window Defogger F. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. 1-14 Air Delivery Mode Control B. Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with this system.
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... line, it the information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as favorites using the radio FAV button. f 1-15 Song title information will be displayed on page 4‑54. f : Select radio...
... line, it the information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as favorites using the radio FAV button. f 1-15 Song title information will be displayed on page 4‑54. f : Select radio...
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... "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" and "Using the USB Port" under Radio(s) on the audio system. 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 : . . For more information, refer to...
... "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" and "Using the USB Port" under Radio(s) on the audio system. 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 : . . For more information, refer to...
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...;74. b g : Press to turn the sound on page 4‑84. 1-17 e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume. Press again to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and hold longer than two seconds to end a call. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the... the controls on an iPod® or USB device. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in -vehicle Bluetooth system before it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to select tracks and navigate folders on the right side ...
...;74. b g : Press to turn the sound on page 4‑84. 1-17 e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume. Press again to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and hold longer than two seconds to end a call. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the... the controls on an iPod® or USB device. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in -vehicle Bluetooth system before it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to select tracks and navigate folders on the right side ...
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... page 4‑6. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Press and release the button again to resume or accelerate speed. d on automatically every time the vehicle is located in the center console, rearward of the steering wheel. RES+ : Press to turn off traction control, press and release the instrument panel. To...
... page 4‑6. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Press and release the button again to resume or accelerate speed. d on automatically every time the vehicle is located in the center console, rearward of the steering wheel. RES+ : Press to turn off traction control, press and release the instrument panel. To...
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...Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in difficult driving conditions. For more of the vehicle in one or more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Tire...(B pillar). See DIC Warnings and Messages on automatically every time the vehicle is corrected. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument...
...Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in difficult driving conditions. For more of the vehicle in one or more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. Tire...(B pillar). See DIC Warnings and Messages on automatically every time the vehicle is corrected. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument...