2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner's Manual - Page 119

Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. For vehicles with the 2.0L Supercharged engine, press down the clutch pedal. Then, lift up the ring on the shift lever below the shift knob and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle, you may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. United States Only Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. 119