2007 CHEVROLET COBALT trunk

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 158.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 161.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 145.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped) and
Driver Information Control Buttons. SeeCruise
Control on page 149andDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 181.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 165
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 222.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 144.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 147andWindshield
Washer on page 148.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 192.J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 154.
K. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 102.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 154.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 144.
N. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 157.
O. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transaxle Operation on page 121and
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 118.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 158.
Q. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator and Heated
Seats Button (If Equipped). SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 168and
Heated Seats on page 11.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 136.
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
1(Door):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp on whenever a door is opened.
+(On):Move the lever to this position to turn
the dome lamp on.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned on. These
lamps will also go on when you press the trunk
release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol
on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
Transmitter.
The lamps inside the vehicle will stay on for about
20 seconds after the key is removed from the
ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the
rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading
lamps on and off.
Electric Power Management
This vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates
the battery’s temperature and state of charge
and then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC),
you may see the voltage move up or down.
This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert
will be displayed.
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LOW COOLANT
If your vehicle has a 2.0L engine, this message
displays when there is a low level of engine
coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 302for more information.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeFuel Gage on page 179,Fuel on page 282,
andFilling the Tank on page 285for more
information.
LOW TRACTION
If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System
(ETS), this message displays when the system
is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message displays,
so adjust your driving accordingly. SeeEnhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 234for more
information.
PARKING BRAKE
This message displays if the parking brake is left
engaged. SeeParking Brake on page 123for
more information.
POWER STEERING
This message displays if a problem has been
detected with the electric power steering. Have
your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk lid is not
closed completely. Make sure that the trunk
lid is closed completely. SeeTrunk on page 102.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle has personalization capabilities
that allow you to program certain features to a
preferred setting. All of the features listed may not
be available on your vehicle. Only the features
available will be displayed on the DIC.
The default settings for the features were set
when your vehicle left the factory, but may have
been changed from their default state since
that time.
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UNLOCK HORN
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to
chirp on the rst press of the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter, can be enabled or disabled.
When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display,
press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
OFF (default):The horn will not chirp when the
unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
ON:The horn will chirp on the rst press of
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 92for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
LIGHT FLASH
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior
hazard/turn signal lighting to ash every time
the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the
RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled
or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the
display, press and hold the reset button for at
least one second to scroll through the available
settings:
OFF:The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will
not ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release
buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed.
ON (default):The exterior hazard/turn signal
lighting will ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk
release buttons on the RKE transmitter are
pressed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 92for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. 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 does not play properly or not at all. If the
surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth
or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center
to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players
because the lens of the CD optics can become
contaminated by lubricants.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast
is still tightened to the fender. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand, then with a wrench
one quarter turn.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio
antenna that is located on the trunk of your
vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice
build up for clear radio reception.
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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.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as you
can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle
towed. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 420.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind
a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle
Towing” following.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while
it is in your vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite the
gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned
and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside
a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup
bed, or on any surface other than the
ground.
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Bring the ll nozzle in contact with
the inside of the ll opening before
operating the nozzle. Contact should
be maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while pumping
gasoline.
Do not use a cellular phone while
pumping gasoline.
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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, the
disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make
a moderate or heavier stop, then the brakes might
not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way,
then — very carefully — make a few moderate
brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km),
so the brakes will adjust properly.
If your vehicle has rear drum brakes and the
brake pedal goes down farther than normal,
the rear drum brakes might need adjustment.
Adjust them by backing up and rmly applying
the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
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 brake parts. When you replace parts of
the braking system — for example, when the brake
linings wear down and you need new ones put
in — be sure you get new approved replacement
parts. If you do not, the brakes might not workproperly. For example, if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the
balance between the front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery.
Your vehicle’s battery is located in the trunk. You
do not need to access the battery to jump start
your vehicle. SeeJump Starting on page 322.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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