The driver's storage compartment is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull the cover down to open.
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
The engine will not start in any other position.
To restart the vehicle when it is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle
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