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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the 2.0L turbocharged engine, it also has a hydraulic brake boost feature which supplements the power brake system to maintain consistent brake performance under conditions of low brake booster vacuum. Low brake booster vacuum conditions can include initial start up after the vehicle has been parked for several hours, very frequent brake stops, or high altitude driving. When hydraulic brake boost is active, minor brake pulsation or movement might be felt but this is normal. If brake pedal feel changes or the brake pedal feels hard to push, the system might not be receiving the intended brake boost and the SVC BRAKE SYSTEM DIC message may be displayed. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4. Antilock Brake System (ABS) The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. If the vehicle has ABS, this warning light on the instrument panel comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. When the engine is started, or when the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal. 5-4

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	23
Cruise Control	24
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	24
Traction Control System (TCS)	24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	28
Seats and Restraint System	31
Front Seats	32
Manual Seats	32
Seat Height Adjuster	33
Manual Lumbar	33
Heated Seats	34
Reclining Seatbacks	34
Head Restraints	37
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)	38
Rear Seats	39
Split Folding Rear Seat	39
Safety Belts	40
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	40
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	45
Lap-Shoulder Belt	54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	60
Safety Belt Extender	60
Child Restraints	61
Older Children	61
Infants and Young Children	64
Child Restraint Systems	67
Where to Put the Restraint	69
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	77
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	80
Airbag System	83
Where Are the Airbags?	86
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	88
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	89
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	90
Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine)	92
Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine)	97
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	103
Restraint System Check	104
Checking the Restraint Systems	104
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	105
Features and Controls	107
Keys	109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	110
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	110
Remote Vehicle Start	112
Doors and Locks	114
Door Locks	114
Power Door Locks	115
Delayed Locking	116
Automatic Door Lock	116
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	116
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)	117
Lockout Protection	117
Trunk	118
Windows	120
Manual Windows	120
Power Windows	121
Sun Visors	122
Theft-Deterrent Systems	122
Content Theft-Deterrent	122
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	124
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	124
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	126
New Vehicle Break-In	126
Ignition Positions	127
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	129
Starting the Engine	129
Engine Coolant Heater	131
Automatic Transmission Operation	132
Manual Transmission Operation	134
Parking Brake	137
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	138
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	139
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	140
Parking Over Things That Burn	140
Engine Exhaust	141
Running the Vehicle While Parked	142
Mirrors	143
Manual Rearview Mirror	143
Outside Manual Mirror	143
Outside Remote Control Mirror	143
Outside Power Mirrors	144
Outside Convex Mirror	144
Storage Areas	145
Glove Box	145
Cupholders	145
Center Console Storage	145
Driver Storage Compartment	145
Convenience Net	145
Sunroof	145
Instrument Panel	147
Instrument Panel Overview	149
Hazard Warning Flashers	149
Horn	149
Tilt Wheel	149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	151
Flash-to-Pass	151
Windshield Wipers	151
Windshield Washer	152
Cruise Control	152
Headlamps	155
Wiper Activated Headlamps	156
Headlamps on Reminder	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	156
Fog Lamps	156
Instrument Panel Brightness	157
Dome Lamp	157
Entry/Exit Lighting	157
Mirror Reading Lamps	157
Electric Power Management	158
Battery Run-Down Protection	158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	158
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	159
Climate Controls	160
Climate Control System	160
Outlet Adjustment	162
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	163
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	164
Instrument Panel Cluster	165
Speedometer and Odometer	166
Tachometer	166
Safety Belt Reminders	166
Airbag Readiness Light	167
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	168
Charging System Light	169
Up-Shift Light	169
Brake System Warning Light	169
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	170
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light	171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	171
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	172
Tire Pressure Light	173
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	173
Oil Pressure Light	176
Security Light	176
Fog Lamp Light	176
Highbeam On Light	177
Fuel Gage	177
Boost Gage	178
Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD)	178
Driver Information Center (DIC)	183
DIC Operation and Displays	184
DIC Warnings and Messages	186
DIC Vehicle Personalization	192
Audio System(s)	198
Setting the Clock	199
Radio(s)	200
Using an MP3	212
XM Radio Messages	218
Bluetooth®	220
Theft-Deterrent Feature	230
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	230
Radio Reception	231
Fixed Mast Antenna	232
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	232
Driving Your Vehicle	233
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	234
Defensive Driving	234
Drunk Driving	234
Control of a Vehicle	235
Braking	235
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	236
Braking in Emergencies	237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	238
Traction Control System (TCS)	241
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	244
Limited-Slip Differential	246
Steering	246
Off-Road Recovery	248
Passing	248
Loss of Control	248
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	250
Driving at Night	250
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	252
Highway Hypnosis	252
Hill and Mountain Roads	252
Winter Driving	254
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	256
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	256
Loading the Vehicle	257
Towing	262
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Recreational Vehicle Towing	262
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)	265
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)	271
Service and Appearance Care	273
Service	276
Accessories and Modifications	276
California Proposition 65 Warning	277
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	277
Doing Your Own Service Work	277
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	278
Fuel	278
Gasoline Octane	279
Gasoline Specifications	280
California Fuel	280
Additives	280
Fuels in Foreign Countries	281
Filling the Tank	282
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	284
Checking Things Under the Hood	284
Hood Release	285
Engine Compartment Overview	286
Engine Oil	289
Engine Oil Life System	293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine)	295
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine)	297
Automatic Transmission Fluid	299
Manual Transmission Fluid	299
Hydraulic Clutch	299
Cooling System	300
Engine Coolant	301
Engine Overheating	306
Windshield Washer Fluid	308
Brakes	309
Battery	312
Jump Starting	313
Headlamp Aiming	317
Bulb Replacement	320
Halogen Bulbs	320
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	320
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	322
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)	322
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	323
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)	324
License Plate Lamp	325
Replacement Bulbs	326
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	326
Tires	327
Winter Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labeling	329
Tire Terminology and Definitions	333
Inflation - Tire Pressure	336
Tire Pressure Monitor System	337
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	339
Tire Inspection and Rotation	343
When It Is Time for New Tires	345
Buying New Tires	345
Different Size Tires and Wheels	347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	348
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	349
Wheel Replacement	349
Tire Chains	351
If a Tire Goes Flat	351
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	353
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	360
Changing a Flat Tire	361
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	362
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)	367
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model)	372
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	381
Compact Spare Tire	384
Appearance Care	385
Interior Cleaning	385
Fabric/Carpet	386
Leather	387
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	387
Care of Safety Belts	388
Weatherstrips	388
Washing Your Vehicle	388
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	389
Finish Care	389
Windshield and Wiper Blades	390
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	390
Tires	391
Sheet Metal Damage	391
Finish Damage	391
Underbody Maintenance	392
Chemical Paint Spotting	392
Vehicle Identification	392
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	392
Service Parts Identification Label	393
Electrical System	393
Add-On Electrical Equipment	393
Headlamp Wiring	393
Windshield Wiper Fuses	393
Power Windows and Other Power Options	393
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	394
Floor Console Fuse Block	394
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	396
Capacities and Specifications	400
Maintenance Schedule	403
Maintenance Schedule	404
Introduction	404
Scheduled Maintenance	405
Owner Checks and Services	410
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	413
Maintenance Replacement Parts	415
Engine Drive Belt Routing	416
Maintenance Record	417
Customer Assistance Information	421
Customer Assistance and Information	422
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	422
Online Owner Center	425
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	426
Customer Assistance Offices	426
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	427
Roadside Assistance Program	428
Scheduling Service Appointments	430
Courtesy Transportation Program	430
Collision Damage Repair	432
Reporting Safety Defects	435
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	435
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	436
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	436
Service Publications Ordering Information	436
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	437
Event Data Recorders	438
OnStar®	438
Navigation System	439
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	439
Radio Frequency Statement	439
Index	441
Index_A	441
Index_B	442
Index_C	442
Index_D	444
Index_E	445
Index_F	445
Index_G	446
Index_H	446
Index_I	447
Index_J	447
Index_K	447
Index_L	447
Index_M	448
Index_N	449
Index_O	449
Index_P	449
Index_R	450
Index_S	451
Index_T	452
Index_U	453
Index_V	453
Index_W	453

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in

spurts

—

heavy acceleration followed by heavy

braking

—

rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is

a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool

between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much

faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the

traffic and allowing realistic following distances

eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means

better braking and longer brake life.

If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being

driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes.

If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to

push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some

power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is

applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take

longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder

to push.

If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and

the 2.0L turbocharged engine, it also has a hydraulic

brake boost feature which supplements the power brake

system to maintain consistent brake performance under

conditions of low brake booster vacuum. Low brake

booster vacuum conditions can include initial start up

after the vehicle has been parked for several hours,

very frequent brake stops, or high altitude driving. When

hydraulic brake boost is active, minor brake pulsation or

movement might be felt but this is normal. If brake pedal

feel changes or the brake pedal feels hard to push, the

system might not be receiving the intended brake boost

and the SVC BRAKE SYSTEM DIC message may be

displayed.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect

vehicle performance. See

Accessories and

Modifications on page 6

‑

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System

(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that

helps prevent a braking skid.

If the vehicle has ABS,

this warning light on the

instrument panel comes

on briefly when the

vehicle is started.

When the engine is started, or when the vehicle begins

to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or

clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on,

and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal

moves or pulses a little. This is normal.

5-4