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• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. With proper care and maintenance tires will typically wear out before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace your tires as they get older, consult the tire manufacturer for more information. Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5-56 for additional information. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-70 for information on proper tire rotation. 5-72

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

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The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged

deep enough to show cord or fabric.

•

The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.

•

The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that

cannot be repaired well because of the size or

location of the damage.

The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are

not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if

your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast

this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading

conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. With

proper care and maintenance tires will typically wear out

before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure

about the need to replace your tires as they get older,

consult the tire manufacturer for more information.

Buying New Tires

GM has developed and matched specific tires

for your vehicle. The original equipment tires

installed on your vehicle, when it was new,

were designed to meet General Motors Tire

Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)

system rating. If you need replacement tires,

GM strongly recommends that you get tires with

the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle

will continue to have tires that are designed to

give the same performance and vehicle safety,

during normal use, as the original tires.

GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over

a dozen critical specifications that impact the

overall performance of your vehicle, including

brake system performance, ride and handling,

traction control, and tire pressure monitoring

performance. GM’s TPC Spec number is molded

onto the tire’s sidewall near the tire size. If the

tires have an all-season tread design, the

TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for

mud and snow. See

Tire Sidewall Labeling on

page 5-56

for additional information.

GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four.

This is because uniform tread depth on all tires

will help keep your vehicle performing most like it

did when the tires were new. Replacing less

than a full set of tires can affect the braking

and handling performance of your vehicle.

See

Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-70

for information on proper tire rotation.

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