User Manuals: Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Compact Sedan

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Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Owner's Manual (436 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

5
Section 2 Features and Controls

81
- Features and Controls
  
  81
- Keys
  
  82
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    83
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    84
    
    Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
    85
    
    Battery Replacement
    86
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    86
- Doors and Locks
  
  88
  - Door Locks
    88
  - Power Door Locks
    89
  - Delayed Locking
    90
  - Automatic Door Lock
    90
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    90
  - Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)
    91
  - Lockout Protection
    91
  - Trunk
    92
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    93
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    93
- Windows
  
  94
  - Manual Windows
    95
  - Power Windows
    95
  - Express-Down Window
    95
  - Sun Visors
    96
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  96
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    96
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    97
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    97
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    97
    
    Disarming the System
    97
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    98
  - PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
    98
  - Operation
    98
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  100
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    100
  - Ignition Positions
    100
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    103
  - Starting the Engine
    103
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    103
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    103
    
    Starting Procedure
    104
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    105
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    106
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    108
    
    Shift Speeds
    110
    
    Up-Shift Light
    110
  - Parking Brake
    111
  - Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
    112
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    113
  - Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
    113
  - Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    114
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    114
  - Engine Exhaust
    115
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    116
- Mirrors
  
  117
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    117
  - Outside Manual Mirror
    117
  - Outside Remote Control Mirror
    117
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    118
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    118
- Onstar System
  
  119
  - How Onstar Service Works
    121
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    121
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    121
- Storage Areas
  
  122
  - Glove Box
    122
  - Cupholders
    122
  - Center Console Storage
    122
  - Driver Storage Compartment
    122
  - Convenience Net
    122
- Sunroof
  
  123
Section 3 Instrument Panel

125
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  128
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    130
  - Horn
    130
  - Tilt Wheel
    130
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    131
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    131
  - Flash-To-Pass
    132
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    132
  - Windshield Wipers
    132
  - Windshield Washer
    133
  - Cruise Control
    134
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    134
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    135
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    135
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    135
  - Headlamps
    136
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    137
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    137
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    137
  - Fog Lamps
    138
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    138
  - Dome Lamp
    139
  - Electric Power Management
    139
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    139
  - Mirror Reading Lamps
    139
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    140
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    140
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    141
- Climate Controls
  
  142
  - Climate Control System
    142
  - Rear Window Defogger
    145
  - Outlet Adjustment
    145
  - Operation Tips
    145
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    146
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  147
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    148
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    149
  - Tachometer
    149
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    149
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    150
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    150
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    151
  - Charging System Light
    152
  - Up-Shift Light
    152
  - Brake System Warning Light
    153
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    154
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light
    154
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
    155
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    156
  - Tire Pressure Light
    156
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    157
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    159
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    160
  - Fog Lamp Light
    160
  - Oil Pressure Light
    160
  - Security Light
    160
  - Fuel Gage
    161
  - Highbeam on Light
    161
  - Boost Gage
    162
  - Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD)
    162
    
    Setup Menu Options
    166
    
    Setup Menu
    166
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  167
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    168
    
    Information Modes
    168
    
    Oil Life
    169
    
    Brake Fluid
    170
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    170
    
    Change Oil Soon
    171
    
    Check Gas Cap
    171
    
    Ice Possible
    173
    
    Low Fuel
    173
    
    Launch Control
    173
    
    Low Coolant
    173
    
    Power Steering
    174
    
    Trunk Ajar
    176
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    176
    
    Entering Personalization Menu
    176
    
    Oil Life Reset
    177
    
    Personalization Menu Modes
    177
    
    Remote Start
    177
    
    Light Flash
    179
    
    Exiting Personalization Menu
    181
- Audio System(S)
  
  182
  - With Date Display
    183
  - Setting the Clock
    183
  - Radio(S)
    184
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    185
    
    Playing the Radio
    186
    
    Finding a Station
    186
    
    Storing Radio Stations
    187
    
    Setting the Tone
    189
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    190
    
    Finding a Category (Cat) Station
    191
    
    Loading a CD
    192
    
    Ejecting a CD
    192
    
    Playing a CD
    192
    
    Radio Messages
    192
    
    XM Satellite Radio Service
    192
    
    Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
    193
    
    Care of the CD Player
    194
    
    Care of Cds
    194
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    195
    
    Using the USB Port
    196
    
    USB Supported Devices
    196
  - Using an MP3
    196
    
    Compressed Audio
    196
    
    Root Directory
    197
    
    Empty Folder
    197
    
    Connecting a USB Storage Device or Ipod
    199
  - XM Radio Messages
    202
    
    Audio System
    204
    
    Voice Recognition
    204
  - Bluetooth
    204
    
    Bluetooth Controls
    204
    
    Pairing a Phone
    205
    
    Deleting a Paired Phone
    206
    
    Storing Name Tags
    206
    
    Deleting Name Tags
    208
    
    Making a Call
    209
    
    Receiving a Call
    211
    
    Transferring a Call
    212
    
    Voice Pass-Thru
    212
    
    Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    213
    
    Clearing the System
    213
    
    Other Information
    214
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    214
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    214
  - Radio Reception
    215
    
    Cellular Phone Usage
    216
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    216
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    216
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

217
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  217
  - Defensive Driving
    218
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    218
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  218
  - Drunk Driving
    219
  - Braking
    220
  - Control of a Vehicle
    220
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    221
    
    Using ABS
    222
  - Braking in Emergencies
    222
    
    Brake Assist
    223
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    223
    
    Competitive Driving Mode
    225
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    226
    
    Traction Control Operation
    228
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    229
  - Limited-Slip Differential
    231
  - Steering
    231
    
    Steering Tips
    231
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    232
  - Loss of Control
    233
  - Off-Road Recovery
    233
  - Passing
    233
  - Driving at Night
    235
  - Racing or Other Competitive Driving
    235
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    236
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    236
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    237
  - Highway Hypnosis
    237
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    238
  - Winter Driving
    239
    
    Blizzard Conditions
    240
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    241
  - Loading the Vehicle
    242
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    243
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    244
    
    Certification Label
    246
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    242
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    248
    
    Dinghy Towing
    249
    
    Dolly Towing
    250
    
    Dinghy Towing from the Rear
    250
- Towing
  
  248
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    248
  - Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)
    251
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    252
    
    Pulling a Trailer
    252
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    253
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    254
    
    Trailer Brakes
    254
    
    Safety Chains
    254
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    255
    
    Following Distance
    255
    
    Making Turns
    255
    
    Driving on Grades
    256
    
    Parking on Hills
    256
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    257
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    257
  - Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)
    257
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

259
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  259
- Service
  
  261
- Fuel
  
  263
  - Gasoline Octane
    263
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    264
  - California Fuel
    264
  - Additives
    264
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    265
  - Filling the Tank
    266
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    268
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  268
  - Hood Release
    269
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    270
  - Engine Oil
    273
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    274
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    275
    
    Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
    277
  - Engine Oil Life System
    277
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    278
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    279
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine)
    279
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine)
    279
    
    How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    280
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine)
    282
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    283
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    284
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    284
  - Cooling System
    284
  - Engine Coolant
    286
    
    What to Use
    286
    
    Checking Coolant
    287
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    289
  - Engine Overheating
    290
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    290
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    291
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    292
    
    What to Use
    292
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    292
  - Brakes
    293
    
    Brake Wear
    294
    
    What to Add
    294
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    295
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    295
    
    Brake Adjustment
    295
    
    Vehicle Storage
    296
  - Battery
    296
  - Jump Starting
    297
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  302
- Bulb Replacement
  
  304
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  311
- Tires
  
  312
  - Winter Tires
    313
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    314
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    318
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    320
    
    When to Check
    321
    
    How to Check
    321
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    322
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    323
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    324
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    325
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    328
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    329
  - Buying New Tires
    330
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    332
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    332
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    332
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    334
  - Wheel Replacement
    334
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    335
  - Tire Chains
    336
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    337
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    338
    
    Tire Sealant
    339
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    344
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    346
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
    346
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    348
    
    Base Models
    348
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)
    352
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model)
    356
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    364
  - Compact Spare Tire
    367
- Appearance Care
  
  368
  - Interior Cleaning
    368
  - Fabric/Carpet
    369
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    370
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    370
    
    Weatherstrips
    371
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    371
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    371
    
    Finish Care
    372
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    372
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    372
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    373
    
    Tires
    374
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    374
    
    Finish Damage
    374
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    374
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    374
  - Leather
    370
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  375
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    375
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    375
- Electrical System
  
  375
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    375
  - Headlamp Wiring
    376
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    376
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    376
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    376
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    377
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    378
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  382
  - Engine Specifications
    383
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

385
- Introduction
  386
- Maintenance Requirements
  386
- Maintenance Schedule
  386
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  386
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  386
- Scheduled Maintenance
  388
- Additional Required Services
  390
- Maintenance Footnotes
  391
- At each Fuel Fill
  392
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    392
- Owner Checks and Services
  392
- At Least Once a Month
  393
- At Least Once a Year
  393
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  396
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  398
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  399
- Maintenance Record
  400
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

403
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  403
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  404
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    404
  - Online Owner Center
    407
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    408
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    408
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    409
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    409
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    410
    
    Calling for Assistance
    410
    
    Services Provided
    411
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    411
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    412
  - Courtesy Transportation
    413
    
    Transportation Options
    413
    
    Shuttle Service
    413
    
    Additional Program Information
    414
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    414
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    414
  - Collision Damage Repair
    415
    
    Collision Parts
    415
    
    Repair Facility
    415
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    416
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    416
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    417
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  418
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  420
  - Event Data Recorders
    420
  - Onstar
    421
  - Navigation System
    421
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    421

Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Driver Information Center
  4
Safety & Security
5
Comfort
7
- Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
  7
- Adjustable Front Head Restraints
  7
- Seat Adjustments
  8
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  8
- Easy Entry Seat
  8
- Climate Controls
  9
- Preventing Window Fogging
  9
- Heated Seats
  9
ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features
10
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  12
- Bluetooth ® XM
  13
Convenience
13
- Remote Vehicle Start
  13
- System
  13
- Radio
  13
- Bluetooth ® System
  13
- Exterior Lamps
  14
- Interior Lamps
  15
- Cruise Control
  15
- Retained Accessory Power
  15
- Windshield Wipers
  16
- Cupholders
  16
- Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks
  16
- Sunroof
  16
Performance & Maintenance
17
- Electric Power Steering
  17
- Traction Control
  17
- Parking Brake
  17
- Parking Your Vehicle
  18
- Battery Location
  18
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  18
- Tire Inflator Kit
  19
- Securing the Fuel Cap
  19
- Resetting the Oil Life System
  19
Owner Information
20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Gmlink
  20

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Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Owner's Manual (436 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

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