Owner's Manual
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features... and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-43 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights...
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features... and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-43 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights...
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... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
... found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through the guide. 4. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off indicator on page 1-67 for additional information. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH... show you start the vehicle. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how.
... run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through the guide. 4. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off indicator on page 1-67 for additional information. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH... show you start the vehicle. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how.
Owner's Manual
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...the door or side windows in flates can provide. See Airbag Readiness Light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it in your seat or leaning forward. The system checks the airbag electrical system for them. Do not sit unnecessarily close to , any... airbag when it in seating positions with airbags. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on page 1-33. To read how, see...
...the door or side windows in flates can provide. See Airbag Readiness Light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it in your seat or leaning forward. The system checks the airbag electrical system for them. Do not sit unnecessarily close to , any... airbag when it in seating positions with airbags. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on page 1-33. To read how, see...
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...the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for that the airbag is active. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on (may in the right front passenger seat. Everyone in child restraints, and...8226; Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system. The passenger sensing system is sitting properly in flate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to yourself or others, have the vehicle ...
...the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for that the airbag is active. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on (may in the right front passenger seat. Everyone in child restraints, and...8226; Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system. The passenger sensing system is sitting properly in flate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to yourself or others, have the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... also be lit. A thick layer of the passenger sensing system. We recommend that you not use . If the passenger airbag is put on indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the seat that has not soaked in may turn on the seat. The on indicator may be lit if..., such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how the system operates. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-73 for more likely that the passenger sensing system will enable (turn off indicator ...
... also be lit. A thick layer of the passenger sensing system. We recommend that you not use . If the passenger airbag is put on indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the seat that has not soaked in may turn on the seat. The on indicator may be lit if..., such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how the system operates. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-73 for more likely that the passenger sensing system will enable (turn off indicator ...
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... yourself or others, have outgrown child restraints and for that person. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal... airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of adult size ...
... yourself or others, have outgrown child restraints and for that person. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal... airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of adult size ...
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...page 5-112. Keep safety belts clean and dry. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . If a belt is working . Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. on page .... They can rip apart under impact forces. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-59. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-25 for more information. See your dealer/retailer to have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems...
...page 5-112. Keep safety belts clean and dry. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . If a belt is working . Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. on page .... They can rip apart under impact forces. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-59. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-25 for more information. See your dealer/retailer to have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems...
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...system (if equipped), was being used during a crash, you will need new LATCH system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on page 3-26. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash, do you are working ... checked if the vehicle has been in this section. See your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. If the vehicle has been in your restraint systems are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-75 New ...
...system (if equipped), was being used during a crash, you will need new LATCH system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on page 3-26. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash, do you are working ... checked if the vehicle has been in this section. See your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. If the vehicle has been in your restraint systems are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-75 New ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-24 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-25 Tachometer ...3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-27 Charging System Light ...3-28 Up-Shift Light ...3-28 Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-30 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...3-30 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning...
... ...3-24 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-25 Tachometer ...3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-27 Charging System Light ...3-28 Up-Shift Light ...3-28 Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-30 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...3-30 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning...
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...For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on it fixed immediately. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is in motion. If the light does not come on . 3-26 The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the..., comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for a few seconds when the engine is enabled. The airbag readiness light flashes for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. To turn on if an object is an...
...For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on it fixed immediately. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is in motion. If the light does not come on . 3-26 The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the..., comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for a few seconds when the engine is enabled. The airbag readiness light flashes for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. To turn on if an object is an...
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..., if equipped, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. 3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off symbol to start...after the vehicle is started , the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on page 3-46 for more information. The airbags in flate without a crash. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also...
..., if equipped, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. 3-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off symbol to start...after the vehicle is started , the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on page 3-46 for more information. The airbags in flate without a crash. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also...
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...as the radio and air conditioner. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on the airbag status indicator, it checked by your dealer/retailer for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on... , or if there are no lights at all accessories, such as a check to yourself or others, have an up-shift light. 3-28 Driving while this light is on page 3-26 for service. See Airbag Readiness Light on could drain the battery. Have it means that...
...as the radio and air conditioner. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on the airbag status indicator, it checked by your dealer/retailer for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on... , or if there are no lights at all accessories, such as a check to yourself or others, have an up-shift light. 3-28 Driving while this light is on page 3-26 for service. See Airbag Readiness Light on could drain the battery. Have it means that...
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...you are driving, your vehicle needs service. This light stays on the instrument panel cluster flashes when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the parking brake is a problem with the airbag system. Slippery road conditions may exist if this... (ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the electric power steering. The ESC/TCS light also appears on for more information. When this message displays, the system is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. LOW TRACTION If your...
...you are driving, your vehicle needs service. This light stays on the instrument panel cluster flashes when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the parking brake is a problem with the airbag system. Slippery road conditions may exist if this... (ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the electric power steering. The ESC/TCS light also appears on for more information. When this message displays, the system is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. LOW TRACTION If your...
Owner's Manual
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... Cluster Usage Ignition Switch, PASS-Key® III+ Stoplamp Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, PASS-Key® III+ Empty Spare Airbag Spare Windshield Wiper Climate Control System, Ignition Window Retained Accessory Power Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio...Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Empty Usage Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment...
... Cluster Usage Ignition Switch, PASS-Key® III+ Stoplamp Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, PASS-Key® III+ Empty Spare Airbag Spare Windshield Wiper Climate Control System, Ignition Window Retained Accessory Power Empty Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio...Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 Relays 30 31 32 Empty Usage Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment...
Owner's Manual
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..., Engine ...5-21, 5-24 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-22 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-26 Airbag System ...1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-73 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-59 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61, 1-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 What Will You See After an...
..., Engine ...5-21, 5-24 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-22 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-26 Airbag System ...1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-73 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-59 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61, 1-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 What Will You See After an...
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LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-41 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-15 Lights ...3-12 Airbag Readiness ...3-26 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-30 Brake System Warning ...3-29 Charging System ...3-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-32 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active ...4-...
LATCH System for Child Restraints ...1-41 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-15 Lights ...3-12 Airbag Readiness ...3-26 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-30 Brake System Warning ...3-29 Charging System ...3-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-32 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active ...4-...
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... Right Front Seat Position ...1-50 Security Light ...3-36 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-33 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-117 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Setting the...
... Right Front Seat Position ...1-50 Security Light ...3-36 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-33 Publications Ordering Information ...7-17 Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-117 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Setting the...