Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Parking Brake
Automatic Shown, Manual Similar
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
For vehicles equipped with an armrest, lift the console armrest in order to access the parking brake lever.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
See Brake System Warning Light.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.
If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will sound and the PARKING BRAKE message will appear along with the brake system warning light when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). See DIC Warnings and Messages.
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Manual Transmission Operation
This is the shift pattern for standard models.
This is the shift pattern for SS models.
Here is how to operate the manual transmission:
Notice: Do not rest your hand on the s ...
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
WARNING:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have
left the engine running, the ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Oil Soon Message
Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil. An Emission Control Service.
When the Change Oil Soon message displays, service
is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within
the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the best
conditions, the ...
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
