Chevrolet Cobalt 2009 Get To Know Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Cobalt. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .5

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6

Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . .6

OnStar

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Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7

Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . .7

COMFORT

Shoulder Belt Height

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Adjustable Front Head

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . .9

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . .10

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .12 Bluetooth

System . . . . . . . . . . .13

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .13

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Retained Accessory Power . . . .15

Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . .16

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Electric Power Steering . . . . . . .17

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Parking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .18

Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Getting to Know Your Cobalt

The main features of the instrument panel include:

A. Side Window Outlets B. Air Outlets C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Cruise Control Buttons and Driver

Information Center Buttons E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls I. Audio System

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

J. Fog Lamp Button K. Trunk Release L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control M. Horn N. Traction Control System Button

(if equipped)/Electronic Stability

Control Button (if equipped) O. Cigarette Lighter P. Shift Lever (Manual shown) Q. Climate Controls R. Heated Seats Button S. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Speedometer B. Fuel Gauge C. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light D. Airbag Readiness Light E. Traction Control Warning Light F. Safety Belt Reminder Light G. Antilock Brake System Warning Light

H. Security Light I. Tachometer J. Odometer/Driver Information Center

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

A B C D E F G H I J

Getting to Know Your Cobalt

Driver Information Center

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position.

The DIC is controlled through two buttons located on the steering wheel. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display.

INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays.

(Reset/Set): Press this button to

select a mode option or to acknowledge a warning message.

Press both buttons for one second to enter the Menu mode.

Vehicle Information

Press the INFO (Information) button to scroll through the following vehicle information:

• Trip A

• Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy

• Average Speed

• Engine Oil Life

• Engine Coolant Temperature

• Outside Temperature/Odometer Press and hold the (Reset/Set)

button to reset the information while it is displayed.

Vehicle Feature Personalization

A variety of your vehicle’s features can be personalized to your preference. To personalize features:

1. Press and hold both the INFO button

and button for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the INFO button to scroll

through the available personalization features.

3. Press the button to toggle

between the available options for each feature.

4. Press the INFO button to record your

selection and move to the next feature.

Vehicle Features that may be personalized to your preference include:

• Oil Life Reset

• Units Selection (English/Metric)

• Remote Start Capability

• Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless

Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Exterior Light Flash During Remote

Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Delayed Locking

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key Is Off or When Shift To Park (Automatic Transmission Only)

• Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock

• Security System: Passive or Remote Keyless Entry Arming

• Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German)

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear in the DIC display. (See your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages.)

After a warning or message appears, press the button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, pressing the button only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem.

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Check Engine light or any other warning message appears, you can press the OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (if equipped)

(Remote Start) (if equipped): If your

vehicle has this feature, it can be used to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button when all

doors are closed to immediately lock them. The interior lamps will also turn off. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

If the Lock button is pressed while any door is open and the Delayed Lock feature is enabled, the doors will not lock. Instead, a chime will sound. Once all doors are closed, the doors will lock. To cancel this delay, press the Lock button a second time within five seconds or press the power door lock switch.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. (This is the default DIC setting for Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred.

Getting to Know Your Cobalt

Note: To arm or disarm the content theft-

deterrent alarm system, use the RKE transmitter. The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.

(Trunk Release): Press and hold

this button for approximately one second to unlatch the trunk. The trunk can be unlatched with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary.

The trunk may also be opened using the Trunk Release button located in the storage bin on the left side of the instrument panel.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press and hold this button for approximately one second to locate your vehicle. The horn will sound three times and the parking lamps will flash three times.

To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the ignition key to any position to cancel the panic alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The vehicle must be turned off to use the vehicle locator/panic alarm.

Automatic Door Locks (if equipped)

For your safety, all doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park with an automatic transmission, or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission.

This feature cannot be disabled; however, you can personalize the unlock features by using the Driver Information Center.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Theft-Deterrent System

Your Cobalt is equipped with the PASS-Key® III theft-deterrent system, which prevents vehicle theft if the ignition lock cylinder is forced to rotate without the correct key. If someone attempts to start the vehicle without authorization from the PASS-Key® III system, the vehicle’s fuel system or starter will be disabled.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar

Your vehicle may feature the OnStar Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, with one year of OnStar service from the date you purchased your new vehicle. OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment, and Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most vehicles can get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Press the OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan.

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