2006 CHEVROLET COBALT Owners Manual

Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor pan,
and exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being ushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the
paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and ngerprints.
Chrome and Wire Wheel
CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
ngerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
wipe off.
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Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, ne
scratches and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects nish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
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Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label in the trunk, on the driver side, near
the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to
order parts. On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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 1-66.
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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.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows.
When the current load is too heavy, the fuse 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
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Fuses Usage
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PASS-Key
®III+
9 Stoplamp
10Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning, PASS-Key
®III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Windshield Wiper
16 Climate Control System, Cluster
17 Empty
18 Empty
19Electric Power Steering, Steering
Wheel Control
20 Sunroof
Fuses Usage
21 Spare
22 Empty
23 Audio System
24Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(Airbag)
25Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lights
28 Empty
29 Power Windows
Relays Usage
30 Climate Control System
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.
2.2L Engine (L61) and 2.4L Engine (LE5)
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Fuses Usage
SPARES Spares
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
RDFG Rear Defogger
COOL/ FAN2 Cooling Fan 2
CRNK Starter
COOL/ FAN 1 Engine Cooling Fan
BCM3 Body Control Module 3
BCM2 Body Control Module 2
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn
RH HI BEAM Passenger’s Side High Beam
LH HI BEAM Driver’s Side High Beam
RH LO BEAM Passenger’s Side Low Beam
LH LO BEAM Driver’s Side Low Beam
Blank Not Used
FUEL PMP Fuel PumpFuses Usage
EMISN Emissions
Blank Not Used
INJ Injectors
Blank Not Used
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
PCM/ECMPowertrain Control Module/Engine
Control Module
EPS Electric Power Steering
AIR PMP Air Pump
PRK LPS Park Lamps
WPR Windshield Wiper
IP IGN Ignition
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
AIR SOL Air Solenoid
ABS2 Anti-lock Brake System 2
PRK/NEUT Park, Neutral
ECM/TRANSEngine Control Module,
Transmission
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