2006 CHEVROLET COBALT flat tire

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-24for further details.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check
(2.0L Supercharged Engine)
Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL®coolant
mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-24
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the
windshield washer uid reservoir and add the proper
uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-56for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-74.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-65.
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s
Roadside Assistance at1-800-CHEV-USA,
(1-800-243-8872)24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
representative.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will be
covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will
be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership
for warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN),
and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage...............................................5-94
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-73
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-23
Manual Transaxle........................................5-23
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-36
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7Fuel (cont.)
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-101
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-99
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-98
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Boost.........................................................3-37
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-16
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................4-17
Radios..........................................................3-48
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-72
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-57
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-70
Understanding Reception..............................3-71
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-28
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-25
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming with OnStar
®.................................2-33
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-75
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-68
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-68
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-25
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-31
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-32
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Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-37
Convenience Net.........................................2-37
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-37
Driver’s Storage Compartment.......................2-37
Glove Box..................................................2-37
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-38
T
Tachometer....................................................3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-52
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-15
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-16
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels, Cleaning.....................................5-93
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74Tires (cont.)
Cleaning....................................................5-94
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-63
Inspection and Rotation................................5-65
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-75
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..................................4-39, 4-46
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-9
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-31
Limited-Slip Differential.................................4-11
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
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