Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering
assist system will continue to operate until you are able
to stop the vehicle. If power steering assist is lost
becau ...
Passing
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be
dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:
- Look down the road, to the sides, and to
crossroads for situations that might affect a
su ...
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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: ...
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
