Exterior Lamps - Chevrolet cobalt 2009 Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your Cobalt
14
Starting The Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehi-
cle. (Remote Vehicle Start transmitter
range is within approximately 200 feet
of the vehicle.)
2. Press and release the
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Vehicle Start) button for
about four seconds. When the vehicle
starts, the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is run-
ning. The engine will continue running
for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted in
the ignition and turned to the On posi-
tion before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start:
• Press and hold the
parking lamps turn off.
• Press the Hazard Warning Flashers
button inside the vehicle. Press the
button again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch on
and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
(Lock)
button until the

Exterior Lamps

Automatic Headlamp System
Your Cobalt is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the headlamps and other exte-
rior lamps at night or when necessary.
The exterior lamps also can be operated
manually.
The Automatic Headlamp System's light
sensor is located on top of the instru-
ment panel. To ensure proper system
operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamp control switch, used
to manually operate the exterior lamps,
is located on the lever to the left of the
steering column. The switch can be
rotated to the following positions:
AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System):
Automatically turns on Daytime Running
Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps,
parking lamps and taillamps at night.
(Off/On): When operating in the
AUTO position, a momentary turn of the
lamp control switch to this position will
turn off the Automatic Headlamp System
and all of the exterior lights. The Driver
Information Center will display an AUTO
LIGHTS OFF message.