2007 chevrolet cobalt user manual

Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed, press the pushbutton located under the desired option to select the default. Page To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Turn the radio on. Press the MENU button. Once the clock option is displayed. Press the pushbutton located under that label. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. The radio goes to the previous volume setting whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can still be adjusted by using the volume knob.

The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.

You might need to make additional volume adjustments from the portable device. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The selection displays.

Tune : Turn this knob to select radio stations. Page FAV Favorites : A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button FAV button.

Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label. Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting.

Page Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. Page For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the eject button for two seconds to eject all discs.

Tune : Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD currently playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. Pressing the CAT category button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format. Page Change playlists by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or the seek buttons.

The player pulls it in, and the CD-R should begin playing. To eject the CD-R that is currently playing, press and release this button. A beep will sound and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R can be removed. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Page To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label.

From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen. Page Radio Reception Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet.

If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not at all.

Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year.

Page According to the American Medical Association, a lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0. Page But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.

Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.

The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. Page Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.

Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. Page Braking In Emergencies Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.

If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.

If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than LOW L and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there is a problem with the system. Page Steering Tips The electric power steering system does not require regular maintenance. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass, providing the road ahead is clear. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.

Page Racing Or Other Competitive Driving If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

Here are some tips on night driving. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Page It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.

Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the Page Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough.

When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. They will be ready and willing to help if you need it.

Are all windows clean inside and outside? If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.

Also see Tires on page Page What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. Page Whether your vehicle has ABS or not, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Without ABS, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can.

Page You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Let the heater run for a while.

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. That will clear the area around the front wheels. Page 4. The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.

Page Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Page Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.

Page Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front following these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear.

Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghy towed. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Page You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center P. Page Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle.

The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.

Page Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.

And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Page Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.

Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Page When towing under severe conditions such as hot ambient temperatures or steep grades, your vehicle may experience more transaxle shifting. This alerts the driver that the shifting mode is in progress and is aiding engine cooling.

Let up on the brake pedal. Page Service Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.

If the octane rating is less than 87, you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. See the underhood emission control label. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area.

To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.

This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on it. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left. Page A. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View. Page When you open the hood on the 2. Page Engine Oil A.

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil Dipstick. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. Page However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GMM Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.

Page After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu. Page Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. This system does not have its own reservoir.

See Brakes on page for more information. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.

Page Checking Intercooler System Coolant 2. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.

The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank. If you get an engine coolant temperature warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Page Cooling System If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down.

Page 2. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.

If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. If the level is below the line, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the line.

With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. Page Brakes Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder and, on manual transaxle vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page for the location of the reservoir. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.

Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. Page Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged.

Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Page The remote negative ground terminal, marked GND , is located behind the engine coolant surge tank. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. Page Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.

Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However, If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. Page The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm socket wrench. To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps, do the following: 1.

Open the hood. See Hood Release on page for more information. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamp. At the wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. Page Bulb Replacement 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.

The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim. Sidemarker C. Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1.

Remove the two hex bolts from the headlamp assembly. Pull the headlamp assembly up on an angle and towards the radiator to remove it.

Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness by lifting the plastic locking tab. To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 7. Pull the bulb assembly down to access the bulbs. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Install a new bulb. Align the tabs in the bulb assembly with the assembly in the trunk lid. Push the bulb assembly back into place until it snaps in. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.

Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp assembly. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page for more information.

Locate the back-up lamp bulb assembly in the trunk lid. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps. Turn and pull the license plate lamp toward you through the opening. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. See Scheduled Maintenance on page for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.

For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page Page Tires Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details.

These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.

The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Page B Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.

C Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. Page Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Requires available 3. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

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Requires available Trailering Package. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information. Requires paid plan or trial. To avoid the risk of injury, never use recovery hooks to tow a vehicle. To check for phone or other device compatibility, see my. Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability.

Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information, go to my. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment not included. Connected navigation and real-time points of interest only available on properly equipped vehicles.

Device data connection required. Map coverage available in the U. See onstar. Canada Other. The years available stretch from through to and to view the manual you just click the name underneath. The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car sold in the USA, Canada and Mexico from until the second generation when the manufacturer switched the models focus to emerging markets.

It sits with other compact cars in that segment of the market such as the Mazda3 and the modern-day Toyota Corolla. This car has been available as a 2 door coupe or a 4 door sedan in its lifetime and customers can choose between a manual or automatic transmission.

Safety ratings for the car were pretty good though not perfect, the car seems to fall down on side-impact mostly. In the North American market the Chevrolet Cobalt was replaced with the Cruze range which has a more sporty look and a lower center of gravity.