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See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. See Tires on page 5-54, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-26, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-32. COMPETITIVE MODE If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster will be on solid. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. COOLING MODE ON This message may display on some vehicles. Under severe conditions, hot ambient temperatures, steep grades, and towing, your vehicle may experience more transmission shifting. This is temporary and normal under these conditions. This does not require engine or transmission service. 3-47

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	11
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)	12
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	58
Where Are the Airbags?	60
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	64
Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine)	65
Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine)	71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Restraint System Check	78
Checking the Restraint Systems	78
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	79
Features and Controls	81
Keys	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	84
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
Windows	94
Manual Windows	95
Power Windows	95
Sun Visors	96
Theft-Deterrent Systems	96
Content Theft-Deterrent	96
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	98
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer 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
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transmission Operation	106
Manual Transmission Operation	108
Parking Brake	111
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	112
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
Storage Areas	122
Glove Box	122
Cupholders	122
Center Console Storage	122
Driver Storage Compartment	122
Convenience Net	122
Sunroof	123
Instrument Panel	125
Instrument Panel Overview	128
Hazard Warning Flashers	130
Horn	130
Tilt Wheel	130
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	131
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	131
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	132
Flash-to-Pass	132
Windshield Wipers	132
Windshield Washer	133
Cruise Control	134
Headlamps	136
Wiper Activated Headlamps	137
Headlamps on Reminder	137
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	137
Fog Lamps	138
Instrument Panel Brightness	138
Dome Lamp	139
Entry/Exit Lighting	139
Mirror Reading Lamps	139
Electric Power Management	139
Battery Run-Down Protection	140
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	140
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	141
Climate Controls	142
Climate Control System	142
Outlet Adjustment	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
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
Oil Pressure Light	160
Security Light	160
Fog Lamp Light	160
Highbeam On Light	161
Fuel Gage	161
Boost Gage	162
Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD)	162
Driver Information Center (DIC)	167
DIC Operation and Displays	168
DIC Warnings and Messages	170
DIC Vehicle Personalization	176
Audio System(s)	182
Setting the Clock	183
Radio(s)	184
Using an MP3	196
XM Radio Messages	202
Bluetooth®	204
Theft-Deterrent Feature	214
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	214
Radio Reception	215
Fixed Mast Antenna	216
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	216
Driving Your Vehicle	217
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	218
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	218
Defensive Driving	218
Drunk Driving	219
Control of a Vehicle	220
Braking	220
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	221
Braking in Emergencies	222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	223
Traction Control System (TCS)	226
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	229
Limited-Slip Differential	231
Steering	231
Off-Road Recovery	233
Passing	233
Loss of Control	233
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	235
Driving at Night	235
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	237
Highway Hypnosis	237
Hill and Mountain Roads	238
Winter Driving	239
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	241
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	242
Loading the Vehicle	242
Towing	248
Towing Your Vehicle	248
Recreational Vehicle Towing	248
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)	251
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)	257
Service and Appearance Care	259
Service	261
Accessories and Modifications	261
California Proposition 65 Warning	262
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	262
Doing Your Own Service Work	262
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	263
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
Engine Oil Life System	277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine)	279
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
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	289
Engine Overheating	290
Windshield Washer Fluid	292
Brakes	293
Battery	296
Jump Starting	297
Headlamp Aiming	302
Bulb Replacement	304
Halogen Bulbs	304
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	305
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	306
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)	307
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	308
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)	309
License Plate Lamp	310
Replacement Bulbs	310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	311
Tires	312
Winter Tires	313
Tire Sidewall Labeling	314
Tire Terminology and Definitions	318
Inflation - Tire Pressure	320
Tire Pressure Monitor System	322
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	323
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
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	334
Wheel Replacement	334
Tire Chains	336
If a Tire Goes Flat	337
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	338
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	346
Changing a Flat Tire	346
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	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
Leather	370
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
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
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
Maintenance Schedule	385
Maintenance Schedule	386
Introduction	386
Maintenance Requirements	386
Your Vehicle and the Environment	386
Using the Maintenance Schedule	386
Scheduled Maintenance	388
Additional Required Services	390
Maintenance Footnotes	391
Owner Checks and Services	392
At Each Fuel Fill	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
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
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	409
Roadside Assistance Program	410
Scheduling Service Appointments	412
Courtesy Transportation	413
Collision Damage Repair	415
Reporting Safety Defects	418
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	418
Service Publications Ordering Information	419
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	420
Event Data Recorders	420
OnStar®	421
Navigation System	421
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	421

Match case Limit results 1 per page

See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29

for more

information. Have the brake system serviced by your

dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

CHANGE OIL SOON

This message displays when the life of the engine oil

has expired and it should be changed.

When this message is acknowledged and cleared from

the display, the engine oil life system must still be

reset separately. See

Engine Oil Life System on

page 5-19

and

Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4

for more information.

CHECK GAS CAP

This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully

tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it

is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly

installed should turn the message off.

CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure)

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays

when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires

needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message

appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.

Have the tire pressures checked and set to those

shown on the Tire Loading Information label.

See

Tires on page 5-54

Loading the Vehicle on

page 4-26

, and

Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62

The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See

DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44

. If the tire

pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light

comes on. See

Tire Pressure Light on page 3-32

COMPETITIVE MODE

If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays

when the Competitive Driving mode is selected.

The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating

while in the Competitive Driving mode and the

ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster will be on

solid. Adjust your driving accordingly. See

Traction

Control System (TCS) on page 4-10

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) on page 4-7

, and

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS)

Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-31

for more

information.

COOLING MODE ON

This message may display on some vehicles. Under

severe conditions, hot ambient temperatures, steep

grades, and towing, your vehicle may experience more

transmission shifting. This is temporary and normal

under these conditions. This does not require engine or

transmission service.

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