Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Climate Control System

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar

A. Air Delivery Mode
Control.

B. Fan Control.

C. Temperature Control.

D. Air Conditioning.

E. Rear Window Defogger.

F. Recirculation.

To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Off): Turn the fan control
to this position to turn the fan off.

Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature.

(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.

Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Select from the following modes: (Vent): Air is directed to
the instrument panel
outlets.

(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument
panel outlets and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.

(Floor): Air is directed to
the floor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side windows.

(Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and floor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor.

(Defrost): This mode removes
fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor.

For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.

(Air Conditioning): For
vehicles with air
conditioning, press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on.

On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.

For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Select .

4. Select the coolest temperature.

5. Select the highest fan speed.

Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the button again.

The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.

This is normal.

The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off.

(Recirculation): Press to
turn the recirculation
mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on.

This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor also comes on.

Recirculation is not available for floor, defog and defrost modes. If recirculation is selected in any of these modes, the recirculate indicator light flashes five times and outside air will be delivered. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode.

Outside Air: This mode allows outside air to circulate through the vehicle. This mode is automatically active if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for outside air.