Chevrolet 2006 Cobalt Owner's Manual page 242

Section 5
Tires ..............................................................5-54
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-58
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-63
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-64
Buying New Tires .........................................5-64
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-68
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-68
Tire Chains ..................................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-76
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-80
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-83
Appearance Care ............................................5-83
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-83
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-85
Leather .......................................................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces ........................................5-86
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-86
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Service and Appearance Care
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-87
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-87
Finish Care ..................................................5-87
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-88
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ................5-88
Tires ...........................................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-89
Finish Damage .............................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-90
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-91
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-91
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-92
Electrical System ............................................5-92
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-92
Headlamp Wiring ..........................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-93
Floor Console Fuse Block ..............................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....................5-96
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-102