Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include: - Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?
Windows clean — inside and outside?
- Wiper Blades: In good shape?
- Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
- Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
- Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to recommended pressure?
- Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
Have up-to-date maps?
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
WARNING:
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of the
vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle ...
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe
place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
- Keep the vehicle ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
- Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Do not
exceed 5,000 engine rpm. Avoid
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Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual
- In Brief
- Seats and Restraint System
- Features and Controls
- Instrument Panel
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance Information
Chevrolet Cobalt Service Manual
- Air Bags
- Air Conditioning & Heater
- Body & Frame
- Brakes
- Cooling System
- Driveline
- Electrical
- Electronic Stability Controls
- Engine Service
