2005 CHEVROLET COBALT fuse

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-36andHydraulic Clutch
on page 5-23.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-94.F. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-40.
G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-40.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-31.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-35.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-35.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-23.
E. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-36andHydraulic Clutch
on page 5-23.
F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-94.
G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-40.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-40.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-31.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And
it could save the radio!4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle under
the hood. It is located in the trunk. You will not need
to access your battery for jump starting. Your
vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote
negative (−) jump starting terminal.
The remote positive
terminal is located under a
red tethered cap on the
engine compartment
fuse block. Lift the cap to
access the terminal.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-57.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should your
headlamps fail to function, have your headlamp
system checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
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Power Windows and Other Power
Options
A fuse in the fuse panel protect the power windows and
other power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens, protecting
the circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without — like the radio or
cigarette lighter — and use its fuse if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the oor
console fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
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Floor Console Fuse Block
The oor console fuse block is located on the
passenger’s side of the oor console under the
instrument panel. To access the fuse block, remove the
panel on the side of the console.
Fuses Usage
1 Fuse Puller
2 Spare
3 Spare
4 Spare
5 Spare
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch
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Fuses Usage
9 Stoplamp
10 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Windshield Wiper
16Climate Control System, Cluster,
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
17 Empty
18 Empty
19Electric Power Steering, Steering
Wheel Control
20 Sunroof
21 SpareFuses Usage
22 Empty
23 Empty
24 Sensing and Diagnostic Module
25Engine Control Module, Transaxle
Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lights
28 Audio System
29 Power Windows
Relays Usage
30 Ignition 3
31 Empty
32 Retained Accessory Power
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to check the fuses.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.
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