2007 CHEVROLET COBALT air filter

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 142
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 144
Other Warning Devices............................. 144
Horn.......................................................... 144
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 146
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 146
Windshield Wipers..................................... 147
Windshield Washer.................................... 148
Cruise Control........................................... 149
Headlamps................................................ 152
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 153
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 153
Fog Lamps................................................ 154
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 154
Dome Lamp.............................................. 155
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 155
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 155
Electric Power Management...................... 155
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 156
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 156
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 157Climate Controls......................................... 158
Climate Control System............................. 158
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 161
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 162
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 164
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 165
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 166
Tachometer............................................... 166
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 167
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 167
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 168
Charging System Light.............................. 170
Up-Shift Light............................................ 171
Brake System Warning Light..................... 171
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 172
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light......................................... 173
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 174
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 174
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 178
Security Light............................................ 179
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 179
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside air and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes certain
particles from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airow, which may occur
more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the lter
needs to be replaced early.
The lter should be replaced as part of routine
scheduled maintenance. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 396for replacement
intervals. See your dealer for details on changing
the lter. To nd out what type of lter to use,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 408.To access the passenger compartment air lter
you must go through the glove box.
1. Open the glove box and remove all articles
from the inside.
2. Tilt the glove box door down by squeezing on
each side of the glove box until the door can
be lowered from its track. Lower the glove
box door.
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Service........................................................ 280
Accessories and Modications................... 280
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 281
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 281
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 282
Fuel............................................................. 282
Gasoline Octane........................................ 283
Gasoline Specications.............................. 283
California Fuel........................................... 283
Additives................................................... 284
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 284
Filling the Tank......................................... 285
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 287
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 288
Hood Release........................................... 289
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 290
Engine Oil................................................. 293
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 298
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 300
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 301
Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 301Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 302
Engine Coolant.......................................... 302
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 309
Engine Overheating................................... 309
Cooling System......................................... 311
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 317
Brakes...................................................... 318
Battery...................................................... 321
Jump Starting............................................ 322
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 328
Bulb Replacement....................................... 331
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 331
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 331
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 333
Taillamps and Turn Signal
Lamps (Coupe)...................................... 334
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan)......................... 334
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)........................... 335
License Plate Lamp................................... 336
Replacement Bulbs................................... 337
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 300.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 293.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 293.
D. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 318andHydraulic
Clutch on page 302.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 386.F. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 311.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See “Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 317.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 317.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 293.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 293.
D. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 302.
E. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 318andHydraulic
Clutch on page 302.
F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 386.
G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 311.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 300.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the 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.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 290
for 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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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 290
for the location of the engine air cleaner/lter.
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at the MaintenanceII
intervals and replace it at the rst oil change
after each 50,000 mile (85 000 km) interval.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 396for
more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the lter at each engine oil
change.
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
2.2L and 2.4L L4 Engines
To inspect the air cleaner/lter remove the lter
from the vehicle and lightly shake the lter to
release loose dust and dirt. If the lter remains
caked with dirt, a new lter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the lter.To inspect or replace the lter, remove the screws
that hold the cover on and lift off the cover.
Be sure to reinstall the cover tightly.
2.0L L4 Supercharged Engine
There is a special procedure for inspecting and
replacing the lter. Because this procedure is
difficult, you should have it done at your dealer
service department. Contact your dealer for
additional information, or the procedure can be
found in the service manual. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering
Information on page 430.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 406for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant
charge amount, see the refrigerant caution
label located under the hood. See your dealer
for more information.
Cooling System
2.0L L4 Engine Supercharged 9.2 qt 8.7 L
2.2L L4 Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L
2.4L L4 Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Intercooler System 2.0L Engine 2.1 qt 1.95 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines 5.0 qt 4.7 L
2.0L L4 Engine Supercharged 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank
2.2L L4 Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME,
VT, NY, NH, MA (see your dealer for bordering states)13.5 gal 51.1 L
2.2L L4 Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all
other states (see your dealer for more information)13.0 gal 49.2 L
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When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service be
MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay be
required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within
10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the CHANGE
OIL SOON message comes on 10 months or more
since the last service or if the message has not
come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 293. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 298.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 300.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 349and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 403.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. If you have the 2.0L
L4 supercharged engine, check intercooler uid level. Add uid as needed.••
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