To signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever until the high-beam headlamps come on. Then release the lever to turn them off.
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. 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 shift lever
while driving. The pressure could cause premature
wear in the transmission. The repairs ...