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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-112Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-128
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual MMaintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Canadian OwnersPropriétaires CanadiensA French language copy of this manual can be obtainedfrom your dealer/retailer or from:GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, andthe name COBALT are registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation.This manual describes features that may or may not beon your specific vehicle either because they are optionsthat you did not purchase or due to changessubsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Pleaserefer to the purchase documentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm each of the features found onyour vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,substitute the name “General Motors of CanadaLimited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever itappears in this manual.Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.Litho in the U.S.A.Part No. 25895310 A First PrintingOn peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en françaisauprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 482071-800-551-4123Numéro de poste 6438 de langue françaisewww.helminc.comIndexTo quickly locate information about the vehicle, use theindex in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical listof what is in the manual and the page number where itcan be found. 2009 General Motors Corporation. All rights Reserved.iii
Safety Warnings and SymbolsA circle with a slashthrough it is a safetysymbol which means “DoNot,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let this happen.”Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in thismanual describe hazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of riskwhich will result in serious injury or death.Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could resultin injury or death.{ WARNING:These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.Notice: This means there is something that couldresult in property or vehicle damage. This would notbe covered by the vehicle's warranty.ivVehicle SymbolsThe vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation or information relatingto a specific component, control, message, gage,or indicator.M : This symbol is shown when you need to see yourowner manual for additional instructions or information.* : This symbol is shown when you need to see aservice manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they mean. For more informationon the symbol, refer to the index.9 : Airbag Readiness Light# : Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar : Brake System Warning Light" : Charging SystemI : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps# : Fog Lamps. : Fuel Gage : Fusesi : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changerj : LATCH System Child Restraints* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp: : Oil Pressure} : Power/ : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders7 : Tire Pressure MonitorF : Traction ControlM : Windshield Washer Fluidv
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Section 1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14In BriefVehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portable Audio Devices(Auxiliary Input or USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -201-201-211-211-221-1
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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑16.K. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑11.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.L. Horn on page 4‑3.C. Cruise Control on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) .Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑37.D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑19.M. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9(If Equipped) . Electronic Stability Control (ESC)on page 5‑6 (If Equipped).E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑84(If Equipped) .N. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) andCigarette Lighter on page 4‑13.F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.O. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See ManualTransmission Operation on page 3‑28 andAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑26.G. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 and WindshieldWasher on page 4‑6.H. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52.I. Fog Lamps on page 4‑10 (If Equipped) .J. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑12.P. Climate Control System on page 4‑14.Q. Heated Seats on page 2‑4 (If Equipped) .R. Glove Box on page 3‑39.1-3
Initial Drive InformationThis section provides a brief overview about some ofthe important features that may or may not be on yourspecific vehicle.For more detailed information, refer to each of thefeatures which can be found later in this owner manual.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemThe RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock andunlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away fromthe vehicle.Press K to unlock thedriver door. Press againwithin five seconds tounlock all remainingdoors.PressQ to lock all doors.Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.Press and holdopen the trunk.V for approximately one second toL and release to locate the vehicle.Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panicPressalarm.PressL again to cancel the panic alarm.See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can be started from outsideof the vehicle.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.2. PressQ.3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press andhold / until the turn signal lamps flash.1-4
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climate control system maycome on.Power Door LocksThis vehicle may havepower door locks. Thecontrols are located onthe driver and frontpassenger door armrests.The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeatthe steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote startcan be extended only once.Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start:.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressand hold /.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and thenLOCK/OFF.See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑6.Door LocksTo lock the driver door from outside the vehicle, turn thekey clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to unlock.K:Q:Press to unlock the doors.Press to lock the doors.For more information see:.Door Locks on page 3‑8.Power Door Locks on page 3‑9.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3‑4.The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can alsobe used to lock or unlock the doors.From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on eachdoor or use the power door locks.1-5
Trunk ReleaseSeat AdjustmentIn addition to the trunk release button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can beopened from inside the vehicle by pressing the remotetrunk release button. This button is located inside thedriver storage compartment, on the left side of theinstrument panel .Manual SeatsSee Trunk on page 3‑12.1. Lift the bar to unlockthe seat.2. Slide the seat to thedesired position andrelease the bar.WindowsPower WindowsFor vehicles with powerwindows, the switches onthe driver door armrestcontrol each window. Theswitch on each passengerdoor controls only thatdoors window.Press the front of the switch to open the window andpull the switch up to close it.See Power Windows on page 3‑15.1-6Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.See Manual Seats on page 2‑2.
Seat Height AdjusterReclining SeatbacksTo raise or lower the driver seat, move the lever upwardor downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desiredheight.To recline the seatback, do the following:See Seat Height Adjuster on page 2‑3.1. Lift the recline lever.2. Move the seatback to the desired position, thenrelease the lever to lock the seatback in place.3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it islocked.See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4.1-7
Manual LumbarHeated SeatsIf equipped, the lumbarknob is located on thefront of the driverseat lower cushion.Turn it clockwise orcounterclockwise toincrease or decrease thelumbar support.This vehicle may haveheated front seats.The switches are locatedon the instrument panelabove the climate controlsystem.Driver's Switch shownSee Manual Lumbar on page 2‑3.Press the side of the switch with the double indicatorlights to turn the seat to the highest setting.Press the side of the switch with the single indicatorlight to turn the seat to the lowest setting.Return the switch to the center to turn off theheated seat.See Heated Seats on page 2‑4.1-8
Head Restraint AdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraints for all occupantsare installed and adjusted properly.See Head Restraints on page 2‑7.Safety BeltRefer to the following sections for important informationon how to use safety belts properly.Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑10.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑15.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑24.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 2‑41.1-9
Sensing System for PassengerAirbagThe passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn offthe right front passenger frontal airbag under certainconditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags arenot affected by this.If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, thepassenger airbag status indicator will be visible on theinstrument panel when the vehicle is started.Mirror AdjustmentExterior MirrorsControls for the outsidepower mirrors are locatedon the driver doorarmrest.1. Use the selector switch located below the four-waycontrol pad to choose either the left or right outsidemirror.United StatesCanadaSee Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine)on page 2‑62 or Passenger Sensing System (WithTurbo Engine) on page 2‑67 for important information.1-102. Press one of the four arrows located on the controlpad to move the mirror to the desired direction.3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of thevehicle and the area behind it can be seen.Keep the selector switch in the center position when notadjusting either outside mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damagewhen going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pullthe mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,to return it to the original position.Steering Wheel AdjustmentInterior MirrorHold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move itfor a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust themirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind.Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it fornighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror onpage 3‑37.The tilt wheel lever is located on the left side of thesteering column.To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.2. Move the steering wheel up or down into acomfortable position.3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel inplace.See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.1-11
Interior LightingExterior LightingDome LampThe vehicle may have a dome lamp.Move the lever near the dome lamp to the followingpositions:9 : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened.1 : Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened. : Turns the dome lamp on.Mirror Reading LampThe vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearviewmirror. Press the button near each lamp to turn thereading lamps on and off.For more information on interior lighting, see:The lever is on the left side of the steering column.2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, andtaillamps.Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4‑11.; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑11.AUTO : Automatically turns on the Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) during daytime, and the headlamps,parking lamps, and taillamps at night.P : When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of theswitch to Off/On will turn the Automatic HeadlampSystem off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada,the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or themanual transmission must have the park brake set,before the Automatic Headlamp System can beturned off.1-12
For more information, see:.Headlamps on page 4‑9.The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side ofthe steering column.Fog Lamps on page 4‑10.9 : Turns the wipers off.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑10.Headlamps on Reminder on page 4‑10.& : Turn this band for intermittent or speed sensitiveoperation. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, thewiper interval also increases or decreases.Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑10.Windshield Wiper/Washerx : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes.6 : Slow wipes.1 : Fast wipes.8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.Windshield Washer : Press the button at the end ofthe lever until the washers begin.See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 and WindshieldWasher on page 4‑6.1-13
Climate ControlsVehicle FeaturesThe vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can becontrolled with this system.Radio(s)Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without AirConditioning similarA. Air Delivery Mode ControlD. Air ConditioningB. Fan ControlE. Rear WindowDefoggerC. Temperature ControlF. RecirculationSee Climate Control System on page 4‑14.1-14Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shownO : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn toincrease or decrease the volume.BAND : Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ,if equipped.
f : Select radio stations. : Seek or scan stations.4 : Press 4 to display additional text information relatedto the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3,WMA song. Song title inf
be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
