Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Control of a Vehicle
The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS), Enhanced Traction System (ETS), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications.
Drunk Driving
WARNING:
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even
...
Braking
See Brake System Warning Light.
Braking action involves perception time and reaction
time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average reaction ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an
electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the
bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator,
the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the
airbag module.
Fro ...
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
