2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M
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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Climate Controls . 4-14 Vehicle Features . 1-14 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . 4-18 Performance and Maintenance . 1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 4-37 Audio System(s) . 4-52 Seats and Restraint System . 2-1 Front Seats . 2-2 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Rear Seats . 2-9 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . 5-2 Safety Belts . 2-10 Towing . 5-30 Child Restraints . 2-31 Airbag System . 2-53 Service and Appearance Care . 6-1 Restraint System Check . 2-74 Service . 6-4 Fuel . 6-6 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Checking Things Under the Hood . 6-12 Keys . 3-3 Headlamp Aiming . 6-44 Doors and Locks . 3-8 Bulb Replacement . 6-47 Windows . 3-14 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . 6-53 Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-16 Tires . 6-54 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . 3-20 Appearance Care . 6-112 Mirrors . 3-37 Vehicle Identification . 6-120 Storage Areas . 3-39 Electrical System . 6-120 Sunroof . 3-39 Capacities and Specifications . 6-128 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 Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated the name COBALT are registered trademarks of P.O. Box 07130 General Motors Corporation. Detroit, MI 48207 This manual describes features that may or may not be 1-800-551-4123 on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please www.helminc.com refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Index substitute the name “General Motors of Canada To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list appears in this manual. of what is in the manual and the page number where it Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. can be found. Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25895310 A First Printing ©2009 General Motors Corporation. All rights Reserved. iii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means “Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not,”“Do not do this,” or reduce them. “Do not let this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, These mean there is something that could hurt or indicator. you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Notice: This means there is something that could * result in property or vehicle damage. This would not : This symbol is shown when you need to see a be covered by the vehicle's warranty. service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) } : Power g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature F M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps v 2 NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-14 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-14 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-16 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices Door Locks . 1-5 (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) . 1-16 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Trunk Release . 1-6 ® Windows . 1-6 Bluetooth ..................................... 1-17 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-18 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Power Outlets . 1-18 Safety Belt . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-18 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . 1-10 Traction Control System (TCS) . 1-18 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . 1-19 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-11 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-19 Interior Lighting . 1-12 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . 1-20 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Engine Oil Life System . 1-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . 1-21 Climate Controls . 1-14 Roadside Assistance Program . 1-21 OnStar® ....................................... 1-22 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑16. K. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑11. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. L. Horn on page 4‑3. C. Cruise Control on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) . M. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9 Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑37. (If Equipped) . Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5 6 (If Equipped). D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑19. ‑ N. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑84 (If Equipped) . Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑13. O. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. Transmission Operation on page 3‑28 and G. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 and Windshield Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑26. Washer on page 4‑6. P. Climate Control System on page 4‑14. H. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52. Q. Heated Seats on page 2‑4 (If Equipped) . I. Fog Lamps on page 4‑10 (If Equipped) . R. Glove Box on page 3‑39. J. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑12. 1-3 Initial Drive Information Press Q to lock all doors. This section provides a brief overview about some of Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. the vehicle. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 4. Press K to unlock the ‑ driver door. Press again within five seconds to Remote Vehicle Start unlock all remaining With this feature the engine can be started from outside doors. of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on Power Door Locks and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may This vehicle may have come on. power door locks. The controls are located on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the driver and front the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start passenger door armrests. can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold /. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. K : Press to unlock the doors. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then : Press to lock the doors. LOCK/OFF. Q For more information see: See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑6. Door Locks on page 3‑8. Door Locks . Power Door Locks on page 3‑9. To lock the driver door from outside the vehicle, turn the . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation key clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to unlock. on page 3‑4. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can also be used to lock or unlock the doors. From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on each door or use the power door locks. 1-5 Trunk Release Seat Adjustment In addition to the trunk release button on the Remote Manual Seats Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the remote 1. Lift the bar to unlock trunk release button.