Chevrolet 2006 Cobalt Getting To Know Manual

Chevrolet 2006 Cobalt Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjustable Front Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Visor Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
RDS Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Climate Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Cobalt. Please read this information about your vehicle's features
and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include
all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
Cabin Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Interior Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Preventing Window Fogging ....14 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Cobalt. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include...
  • Page 2: Driver Information

    DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel A. Air Outlets F. Driver Information Center Controls J. Horn B. Turn Signal/Headlamp Control G. Instrument Panel Brightness K. Climate Controls Lever Control L. Passenger Air Bag Status C. Instrument Cluster H. Storage Bin with Trunk Indicator Release Button M.
  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Note: The instrument panel cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one is designed to let you know about very similar to it. many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to The instrument panel cluster read your Owner Manual and includes these key features:...
  • Page 4: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Driver Information Center (DIC) • Trip A • Trip B • Fuel Range (until empty) • Average Fuel Economy • Average Speed • Engine Oil Life • Engine Coolant Temperature • Outside Temperature/Odometer Press and hold the (Reset/Set) button to reset the information while it is displayed.
  • Page 5: Comfort Features

    COMFORT FEATURES • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock Seat Adjustments • Security System: Passive or Remote Keyless Entry Arming • Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German) Warnings and Messages If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- sage will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of...
  • Page 6: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Shoulder Belt Height Heated Seats (if equipped) Adjustment (Sedan Only) There is one heated seat control button To move the shoulder belt height for each front seat located on the instru- adjuster down, push the release button ment panel center stack below the audio (A) down using your thumb or finger and system.
  • Page 7: Audio Systems Audio System Features

    Center Controls 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable position. The wheel can be moved up AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization) or down. (if equipped): Press this button to select 3. Push the lever all the way up to lock customized equalization settings. the wheel in place.
  • Page 8: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Setting Preset Stations radio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next or previous track. Up to 30 preset stations (FM1, FM2; AM; or XM1 and XM2, if equipped) can Press and hold the up or down arrow for be programmed on the six numbered two seconds (a beep will sound) to enter pushbuttons.
  • Page 9: Xm Satellite Radio

    XM Satellite Radio (if equipped) With RDS, the radio can: • Seek stations broadcasting the type XM Satellite Radio offers more than 150 of programming you select channels of digital-quality sound that • Receive announcements concerning goes wherever you go — coast to coast. local and national emergencies XM displays song title, artist and enter- •...
  • Page 10: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Note: To arm or disarm the content theft- (if equipped) deterrent alarm system, use the RKE transmitter. The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.
  • Page 11: Automatic Door Locks

    Light Sensor Automatic Door Locks (if equipped) The Automatic Lamp Control system’s light sensor is located on top of the For your safety, all doors will automatical- instrument panel. To ensure proper sys- ly lock when the shift lever is moved out tem operation, it’s important to avoid of Park with an automatic transmission, or placing any objects on or near the sen-...
  • Page 12: Interior Lamps

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Interior Lamps Theft-Deterrent System Overhead Lamps: The overhead lamp Your Cobalt is equipped with the switch, located on the dome lamp, can Pass-Key III theft-deterrent system, ® be set to three positions: Off, On or which prevents vehicle theft if the igni- Door Open.
  • Page 13: Cruise Control

    (Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off Cruise Control (if equipped) position to turn the system off. Only the heated seats and the rear defogger will function when the fan knob is off. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn on the air conditioning system.
  • Page 14: Preventing Window Fogging

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Preventing Window Fogging Cupholders To keep the vehicle glass fog-free, turn Your Cobalt features cupholders for front the airflow control knob to the Defog and rear seat passengers at the front ) mode or the Defrost ( ) mode.
  • Page 15: Child Restraints (Latch)

    Child Restraints (LATCH) Sunroof (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH The control switch for the sunroof is anchors, and may have top tethers for located on the headliner between the use with a LATCH-compatible child sun visors. It will operate only while the restraint.
  • Page 16: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Passenger Air Bag Status Traction Control (if equipped) Indicator (if equipped) The Traction Control system activates every time you start your vehicle. When Your vehicle may be equipped with a one or more of the drive wheels begin to Passenger Sensing System located in spin from traction loss, the Traction the front passenger seat for the front air...
  • Page 17: Maintenance Features Cleaning The Interior Upholstery

    Battery Location from the Park position if the button is pressed before the brake. The shift lever will not shift out of Park if the ignition is in the Lock position. Manual Transaxle When parking your vehicle, the system prevents the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in Reverse with the clutch pedal pressed in.
  • Page 18: Changing A Flat Tire

    Getting to Know Your Cobalt Changing a Flat Tire Resetting the Oil Life System The spare tire and jack are located in The Oil Life System calculates engine oil the spare tire well, under the trunk load life based on vehicle use and displays floor.
  • Page 19: Vehicle Symbols Glossary

    Vehicle Symbols Glossary Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions. Air Bag Readiness Light Air Conditioning (A/C) Antilock Brake System Warning Light Cruise Control Set Dome Lamps Override Button...
  • Page 20: Owner Information

    (1-800-243-8872) • Telephone number and your location TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet • Vehicle mileage vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance pro- •...

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